Jolteon — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Jolteon is a fast special sweeper built around special attacks (110 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its electric typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Use Jolteon late-game after its checks are weakened or fainted.
- 2
Lead with its strongest special STAB move when the opponent can't OHKO back.
- 3
Watch for priority moves and faster scarfers — one mistake usually means death.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Jolteon actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Leaving it in on a faster Choice Scarf user — priority and scarfers will pick it off.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Jolteon the way we do
- High speed tier — wins matter, losses sting
Base Stats
Total: 525Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Jolteon shows up
#152
Usage ~1.42% · Win rate ~51.2%
#101
Usage ~2.11% · Win rate ~52.48%
Jolteon FAQ
- What are Jolteon's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Jolteon can run volt-absorb, quick-feet. The competitive default is usually volt-absorb — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Jolteon weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Jolteon takes extra damage from ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Jolteon?
- The best moveset for Jolteon depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Jolteon in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Jolteon are Pokémon with strong ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Jolteon good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Jolteon's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.