Competitive Information for Jolteon [Ruby/Sapphire]
Electric
Abilities:
This Pokemon heals 1/4 its max HP when hit by a damaging Electric move; 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 Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Jolteon, a magnificent Pokémon boasting Electric attributes. It's a sight to see Jolteon out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Delve into Jolteon's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Leftovers / Liechi Berry
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Baton Pass
- Roar
- Thunder Wave
For those intense single battles, Jolteon is a dazzling Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Jolteon last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Volt Absorb, Jolteon heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Jolteon's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Jolteon switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Magnet
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 / Thunder Shock
- Bite
- Curse
- Thunder Wave
Jolteon stands out as an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with formidable special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Volt Absorb, Jolteon heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Magnet equipped to it, Jolteon's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Shock is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes 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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Magnet
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 / Thunder Shock
- Bite
- Curse
- Thunder Wave
Jolteon excels as a sensational Special Sweeper during double battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using powerful special attacks. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Volt Absorb, Jolteon heals 1/4 its max hp when hit by a damaging electric move; immunity. With a Magnet equipped to it, Jolteon's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Shock is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Jolteon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Jolteon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Jolteon's stats
- Agility
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Jolteon
- Baton Pass
- Hidden Power Grass
- Hidden Power Ice
- Protect
- Rest
- Roar
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Wish
Common Effort Values for Jolteon in Ruby and Sapphire
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Jolteon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
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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