#135 · Generation 1
Jolteon
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,888 / 3,265
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,650 / 2,063
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,238
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Jolteon has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CMax Battle attackerdynamax#5 Electric · 228 per Max Move
Dynamax Jolteon ranks #5 of 15 Electric-type Max attackers: 228 damage per Max Lightning at level 40 (fast move Thunder Shock). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- –Great League#804 of 1154 · score 65.7
Ranked #804 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#520 of 851 · score 71.8
Ranked #520 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master League#352 of 409 · score 46.7
Ranked #352 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- 4 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #804 / 1154 | 65.7 | Thunder Shock · Discharge · Last Resort | L19 · 4/15/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #520 / 851 | 71.8 | Volt Switch · Discharge · Last Resort | L34 · 4/13/13 |
| Master League | – | #352 / 409 | 46.7 | Volt Switch · Discharge · Last Resort | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #296 / 689 | 79.1 | Volt Switch · Discharge · Last Resort | |
| Master Premier | – | #137 / 274 | 65.1 | Volt Switch · Discharge · Last Resort | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Jolteon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- electricMax Lightningfrom Thunder Shock250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
- AttackerC Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| electric | – | #66 / 248 | 12.4 | 202 | Thunder Shock · Thunderbolt |
| normal | – | #66 / 354 | 11.0 | 178 | Thunder Shock · Last ResortElite TM |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder ShockSTAB | electric | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
Volt SwitchSTAB | electric | 13 | +20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 14 | +16 | 4 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DischargeSTAB | electric | 65 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.97 | 55 | -40 | |
ThunderboltSTAB | electric | 80 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.60 | 90 | -55 | |
ThunderSTAB | electric | 100 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.00 | 100 | -60 | |
Last ResortElite TM | normal | 90 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.80 | 90 | -55 | |
Zap CannonElite TMSTAB | electric | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 150 | -80 | 33% chance: -1 foe Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Jolteon good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Jolteon is C-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Jolteon?
- Jolteon has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Jolteon a good raid attacker?
- Jolteon ranks #66 of 248 electric attackers with 12.4 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Jolteon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Jolteon is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (4)
Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume