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    Vikavolt

    Official artwork of VikavoltBug Electric Shiny Pokémon icon

    Vikavolt is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3524 in Pokémon GO. Vikavolt's best moveset is Bug Bite and Fly. It is weather boosted by Rain weather, and it was originally found in the Alola region. Shiny Vikavolt is available in Pokémon GO.

    Vikavolt is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel-type moves.

    Stats

    Max CP3524 CP
    Attack254 ATK
    Defense158 DEF
    Stamina184 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedVikavolt can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance1 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#738
    Height1.5 m
    Weight45 kg
    RegionAlola Generation 7
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    10 Candy
    500 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    25 Candy
    10000 Candy

    Vikavolt type chart

    Takes increased damage
    FireFire160.0%
    RockRock160.0%
    Takes decreased damage
    ElectricElectric62.5%
    FightingFighting62.5%
    GrassGrass62.5%
    SteelSteel62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Vikavolt's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Vikavolt's best moveset is Bug Bite and Fly, with 16.77 DPS (damage per second) and 400.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

    Best Vikavolt moves
    BugBug Bite
    FlyingFly
    DPS16.77
    TDO400.75
    Score31.8
    Weather Boost
    • rain
    • windy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Vikavolt with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bug Bite/Discharge. You will lose around 4.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Vikavolt's strongest moveset (Bug Bite/Fly).

    Vikavolt moves comparison

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

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.BugBug Bite FlyingFly 16.77400.831.8
        2.BugBug Bite ElectricDischarge 16.04383.330.5
        3.ElectricSpark FlyingFly 15.94380.730.2
        4.ElectricVolt Switch *FlyingFly 15.49370.029.4
        5.BugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 15.46369.429.3
        6.ElectricSpark ElectricDischarge 15.46369.329.3
        7.ElectricVolt Switch *ElectricDischarge 15.12361.328.7
        8.GroundMud-Slap FlyingFly 14.98357.828.4
        9.GroundMud-Slap ElectricDischarge 14.86355.028.2
        10.ElectricSpark BugX-Scissor 14.69351.027.9
        11.ElectricVolt Switch *BugX-Scissor 14.29341.427.1
        12.GroundMud-Slap BugX-Scissor 14.10336.826.8
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        Fast Attacks

        • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Bug Bite has no special effects.
          See Bug Bite details page ↗
        • ElectricSparkDamage6Energy9Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Spark
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy7

          Effects
          Spark has no special effects.
          See Spark details page ↗
        • GroundMud-SlapDamage18Energy12Duration1.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage18
          Energy12
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration1.4s
          Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage11
          Energy9

          Effects
          Mud-Slap has no special effects.
          See Mud-Slap details page ↗
        • ElectricVolt Switch *Damage14Energy21Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage14
          Energy21
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy16

          Effects
          Volt Switch has no special effects.
          See Volt Switch details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Discharge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Discharge has no special effects.
          See Discharge details page ↗
        • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy40

          Effects
          X-Scissor has no special effects.
          See X-Scissor details page ↗
        • DarkCrunchDamage70Energy33Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Crunch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window1.3s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Crunch has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Crunch details page ↗
        • FlyingFlyDamage80Energy50Duration1.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Fly
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.8s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy45

          Effects
          Fly has no special effects.
          See Fly details page ↗
        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 Vikavolt has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Vikavolt Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Vikavolt's Max CP is at Level 50. Vikavolt Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

        Max CPMax CP3524 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1275 CP - 1336 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1700 CP - 1781 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1700 CP - 1781 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        		2126 CP - 2226 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 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.

        Vikavolt Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        144 CP2138 CP3232 CP
        4326 CP5420 CP6514 CP
        7608 CP8702 CP9796 CP
        10890 CP11979 CP121069 CP
        131158 CP141247 CP151336 CP
        161425 CP171514 CP181603 CP
        191692 CP201781 CP211870 CP
        221959 CP232048 CP242137 CP
        252226 CP262315 CP272404 CP
        282494 CP292583 CP302672 CP
        312716 CP322761 CP332805 CP
        342850 CP352894 CP362939 CP
        372983 CP383028 CP393072 CP
        403117 CP413156 CP423196 CP
        433236 CP443277 CP453317 CP
        463358 CP473399 CP483440 CP
        493482 CP503524 CP

        Vikavolt evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of GrubbinGrubbin
        • Candy Icon25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of CharjabugCharjabug
        Thumbnail image of CharjabugCharjabug
        • Candy Icon100 Candy
        • Magnetic Lure Module
        		Thumbnail image of VikavoltVikavolt
        • Grubbin evolves into Charjabug which costs 25 Candy.
        • Charjabug evolves into Vikavolt which costs 100 Candy. You need to be under a Magnetic Lure Module to evolve.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Vikavolt

        Photobomb

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

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
        BugPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
        BugFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
        ElectricDragon
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
        BugSteel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega Heracross
        BugFighting
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega Manectric
        Electric
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Vikavolt Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Vikavolt in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                  Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                  Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                  Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Vikavolt, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Vikavolt family

                  Family

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

                  Thumbnail image of GrubbinGrubbin
                  Thumbnail image of CharjabugCharjabug
                  Thumbnail image of VikavoltVikavolt

                  List of Vikavolt costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Vikavolt costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Vikavolt high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Vikavolt. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Vikavolt Pokédex entries

                  Alola
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  SunIt zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.
                  MoonIt produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.
                  Ultra SunIt has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity.
                  Ultra MoonVikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack.
                  SwordIt builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.
                  ShieldIf it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.