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Jolteon: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

ELECTRIC
HP
65
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
110
SpD
95
Spe
130
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial25.0%
  2. Fake TearsDARKStatus25.0%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus25.0%
  4. ElectrowebELECTRICSpecial20.8%

Best Ability / Item

Volt AbsorbFocus SashFocus Sash

Best Jolteon Moves

  • #1

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Fake Tears

    DARStatus

    The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

    25.00%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    25.00%
  • #4

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

    The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.

    20.83%
  • #5

    Alluring Voice

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.

    4.17%

Best Jolteon Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    100.00%

Best Jolteon Abilities

  • #1

    Volt Absorb

    If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

    100.00%

Best Jolteon Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    83.33%
  • #2
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    16.67%

Best Jolteon Teammates

  • #1
    froslass-megaFroslass-mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.00%
  • #2
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.00%
  • #3
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    20.00%
  • #4
    arcanine-hisuiArcanine-hisui
    FIRROC
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #5
    hydreigonHydreigon
    DARDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #6
    tinkatonTinkaton
    FAISTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.33%
  • #7
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.33%

Teams with Jolteon

Arcanine-HisuiJolteonFroslass MegaHydreigonGarchompSneasler
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Froslass MegaGarchompJolteonHydreigonSneaslerTinkaton
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SneaslerArcanine-HisuiJolteonHydreigonGarchompFroslass Mega
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JolteonFroslass MegaArcanine-HisuiSneaslerHydreigonGarchomp
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JolteonArcanine-HisuiFroslass MegaGarchompHydreigonSneasler
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Froslass-MegaArcanine-HisuiMiloticGarchompSneaslerJolteon
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How to use Jolteon in the current VGC format

Jolteon is listed as a Electric type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Jolteon fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Volt Absorb, Focus Sash and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Thunderbolt, Fake Tears, Protect, Electroweb, and Alluring Voice. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Jolteon has important weaknesses to ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as froslass-mega, garchomp, sneasler, arcanine-hisui, and hydreigon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Jolteon. Open the Jolteon teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Jolteon with other Pokémon in the active format.