Shadow Helioptile

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Shadow Helioptile is a Electric and Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric and Normal-type Pokémon, Shadow Helioptile is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.

Shadow Helioptile's maximum Combat Power stat is 1054 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Quick Attack / Parabolic Charge. Shadow Helioptile encounters are boosted during Rain and Partly Cloudy weather. Shiny Shadow Helioptile is available! ✨

Shadow Helioptile Stats and Max CP

115 ATK
78 DEF
127 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1054 CP
Lvl 40
933 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
666 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
533 CP
Lvl 15 Research
399 CP

Shadow Helioptile's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shadow Helioptile Type Chart

Shadow Helioptile takes increased damage from:Shadow Helioptile takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Shadow Helioptile takes reduced damage from:Shadow Helioptile takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Quick Attack + Parabolic Charge

Shadow Helioptile's best moveset is Quick Attack and Parabolic Charge, with 4.61 DPS (damage per second) and 23.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalQuick Attack ElectricParabolic Charge 4.6123.63.10
      2.NormalQuick Attack ElectricThunderbolt 4.6123.63.10
      3.NormalQuick Attack GroundBulldoze 4.6123.63.10
      4.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunderbolt 4.4923.03.02
      5.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricParabolic Charge 4.4222.62.97
      6.ElectricThunder Shock GroundBulldoze 4.3922.52.95
      7.ElectricThunder Shock NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.NormalQuick Attack NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder ShockDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • NormalQuick AttackDamage10Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Quick Attack has no special effects.
        See Quick Attack details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • ElectricParabolic ChargeDamage70Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Parabolic Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Parabolic Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Parabolic Charge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • GroundBulldozeDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bulldoze has a 50.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bulldoze details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Helioptile's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Helioptile's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Helioptile has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Shadow Helioptile in the meta

      Shadow Helioptile in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      ⚔️ Raids

      Shadow Helioptile is an Electric and Normal-type Shadow Pokémon and the pre-evolution of Heliolisk. As with almost every Pokémon that haven’t reached their final stages yet, there’s no reason to use Helioptile over its evolution or any other Pokémon with far better stat products.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      With a max CP of 1024, Helioptile is not fit for any of three main leagues. Even in the 500 CP Little Cup format, Helioptile already does not perform particularly well, and its shadow variant performs even worse. This is because Pokémon already have very little HP and faint very quickly in the Little Cup, and the shadow bonus makes an already frail Helioptile even more frail.

      Pokédex information

      Kalos
      Pokédex Number#694
      Height0.5 m
      Weight6 kg
      RegionGeneration 6
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Helioptile family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Helioptile in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Helioptile Pokémon GOHelioptile
      Heliolisk Pokémon GOHeliolisk
      Shadow Helioptile Pokémon GOShadow Helioptile
      Shadow Heliolisk Pokémon GOShadow Heliolisk
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Helioptile
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Helioptile CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Helioptile's has 1054 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Helioptile obtained from Raids can be encountered from 456 CP to 533 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 570 CP to 666 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Helioptile can be found in the 367 CP to 399 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1054 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch367 CP - 399 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs489 CP - 533 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids456 CP - 533 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      570 CP - 666 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Helioptile Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      113 CP241 CP369 CP
      497 CP5125 CP6154 CP
      7182 CP8210 CP9238 CP
      10266 CP11293 CP12319 CP
      13346 CP14373 CP15399 CP
      16426 CP17453 CP18479 CP
      19506 CP20533 CP21559 CP
      22586 CP23613 CP24639 CP
      25666 CP26693 CP27719 CP
      28746 CP29773 CP30799 CP
      31813 CP32826 CP33839 CP
      34853 CP35866 CP36879 CP
      37893 CP38906 CP39919 CP
      40933 CP41944 CP42956 CP
      43968 CP44980 CP45993 CP
      461005 CP471017 CP481029 CP
      491042 CP501054 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Helioptile

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Helioptile's Electric and Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Helioptile.

      Electric Electric

      Normal Normal

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Helioptile Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Helioptile Candy360 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Helioptile Candy12 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Helioptile Candy-

      Shadow Helioptile Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Helioptile from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Helioptile in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Helioptile Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy12 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy24 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Helioptile Candy36 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Helioptile Candy48 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Helioptile Candy63 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Helioptile Candy78 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Helioptile Candy93 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Helioptile Candy108 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy126 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Helioptile Candy144 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy162 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Helioptile Candy180 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Helioptile Candy201 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Helioptile Candy222 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Helioptile Candy243 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Helioptile Candy264 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Helioptile Candy288 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy312 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy336 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Helioptile Candy360 Shadow Helioptile Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Helioptile

      Shadow Helioptile high resolution sprites

      Shadow Helioptile Pokédex entries

      Kalos

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Helioptile’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Electric and Normal-type Pokémon, Shadow Helioptile is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Helioptile in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Helioptile in Pokémon GO are Quick Attack and Parabolic Charge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.61 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 23.598.

      How does Shadow Helioptile perform in Raids?

      Shadow Helioptile's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Helioptile rank as a Electric-type attacker?

      Shadow Helioptile's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Helioptile?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Helioptile: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

      What is Shadow Helioptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Shadow Helioptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 933 CP and 1054 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Helioptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Helioptile can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Helioptile Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Helioptile cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.