Competitive Information for Jolteon [Black/White]
Electric
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is statused, its Speed is 1.5x; ignores Speed drop from paralysis.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Volt Absorb ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Jolteon? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
PolitoedAlakazamToxicroakTerrakionTentacruelStarmieVolcaronaGyaradosVirizionRotom-Heat
Unleash the power of Jolteon, a dazzling Pokémon with Electric typing. It's a sight to see Jolteon out in the 5th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Explore the movesets below to see how Jolteon performs in battles.
Item: Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
When it comes to single battles, Jolteon shines as a stupendous Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Jolteon last longer regaining it's health every turn. Life Orb boosts the power of Jolteon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Volt Absorb, Jolteon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Jolteon switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Jolteon switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Jolteon takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 76 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Jolteon stands out as a noteworthy Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using brute special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Jolteon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Jolteon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Volt Absorb, Jolteon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Jolteon cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Jolteon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
PolitoedAlakazamToxicroakTerrakionTentacruelStarmieVolcaronaGyaradosVirizionRotom-Heat
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 176 Hp / 76 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
Jolteon excels as an incredible Special Sweeper during double battles. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with formidable special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Jolteon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Jolteon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Volt Absorb, Jolteon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Jolteon cannot move next turn).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 70-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Jolteon's type).
◆ Stored Power is a special 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Jolteon's stat boosts).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Jolteon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Jolteon.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Jolteon can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Jolteon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Ability: Quick feet + Item: Flame orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Jolteon's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Jolteon
- Baton Pass
- Hidden Power Ice
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
- Stored Power
- Substitute
- Thunder
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Jolteon in Black and White
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/4/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Jolteon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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