Vikavolt is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,117 CP and is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / X-Scissor. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Vikavolt takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Rock160.0%
Vikavolt takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Grass62.5%
Steel62.5%
Bug Bite
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Spark460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Volt Switch *13201.5s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16 |
Mud-Slap19131.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Discharge65332.5s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.1s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Fly90502.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
The following chart shows Vikavolt's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 3,117 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,700–1,781 CP, rising to 2,126–2,226 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,275–1,336 CP.
 Max CP | 3117 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1275 CP - 1336 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1700 CP - 1781 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1700 CP - 1781 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2126 CP - 2226 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Vikavolt Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 CP | 2 | 138 CP | 3 | 232 CP |
| 4 | 326 CP | 5 | 420 CP | 6 | 514 CP |
| 7 | 608 CP | 8 | 702 CP | 9 | 796 CP |
| 10 | 890 CP | 11 | 979 CP | 12 | 1069 CP |
| 13 | 1158 CP | 14 | 1247 CP | 15 | 1336 CP |
| 16 | 1425 CP | 17 | 1514 CP | 18 | 1603 CP |
| 19 | 1692 CP | 20 | 1781 CP | 21 | 1870 CP |
| 22 | 1959 CP | 23 | 2048 CP | 24 | 2137 CP |
| 25 | 2226 CP | 26 | 2315 CP | 27 | 2404 CP |
| 28 | 2494 CP | 29 | 2583 CP | 30 | 2672 CP |
| 31 | 2716 CP | 32 | 2761 CP | 33 | 2805 CP |
| 34 | 2850 CP | 35 | 2894 CP | 36 | 2939 CP |
| 37 | 2983 CP | 38 | 3028 CP | 39 | 3072 CP |
| 40 | 3117 CP | 41 | 3156 CP | 42 | 3196 CP |
| 43 | 3236 CP | 44 | 3277 CP | 45 | 3317 CP |
| 46 | 3358 CP | 47 | 3399 CP | 48 | 3440 CP |
| 49 | 3482 CP | 50 | 3524 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Vikavolt's Bug and Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Vikavolt.
Bug ElectricMega 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #738 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Region | Generation 7 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Vikavolt in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Grubbin
Charjabug
Vikavolt
Shadow Grubbin
Shadow Charjabug
Shadow VikavoltVikavolt's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.63 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.74 m | 0.75 m | 1.5 m | 2.25 m | 2.63 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Vikavolt in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.735 m | 0.75 m |
| 2′05″ | 2′06″ | |
| XS | 0.75 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′11″ | |
| M | 1.125 m | 1.875 m |
| 3′08″ | 6′02″ | |
| XL | 1.875 m | 2.25 m |
| 6′02″ | 7′05″ | |
| XXL | 2.25 m | 2.625 m |
| 7′05″ | 8′07″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_FLYING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 0 |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 0 |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.5 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Vikavolt Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Vikavolt from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Vikavolt in Pokémon GO.
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.
A list of Vikavolt costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Sun | It zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies. |
| Moon | It produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy. |
| Ultra Sun | It has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity. |
| Ultra Moon | Vikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack. |
| Sword | It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams. |
| Shield | If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity. |
The best moves for Vikavolt in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.18 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 256.8.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel-type moves.
Vikavolt’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,117 CP and 3,524 CP at Level 50.
Vikavolt can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Vikavolt cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Vikavolt: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Manectric.
Regular Vikavolt
Shiny Vikavolt
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