Competitive Information for Joltik [Sun/Moon]
Bug / Electric
Abilities:
This Pokemon's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Joltik? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Joltik, a dazzling Pokémon with Bug and Electric typing. Joltik is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. Its only type-related weaknesses are Fire and Rock. Discover Joltik's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Electrium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Sucker Punch
- X-Scissor / Leech Life
- Return / Slash
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
Joltik is a sensational Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Compound Eyes, Joltik's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Joltik recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Cross Poison is a physical 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Electrium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Bug Buzz / Signal Beam
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Round / Snore
Joltik is popular Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Joltik's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Compound Eyes, Joltik's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Joltik recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Joltik must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Joltik? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Electrium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Sucker Punch
- X-Scissor / Leech Life
- Return / Slash
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
Joltik is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Compound Eyes, Joltik's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Joltik recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Cross Poison is a physical 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Electrium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Round / Snore
Joltik is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Joltik's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Compound Eyes, Joltik's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Joltik recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Joltik must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Joltik can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Joltik.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Joltik can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Joltik
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- 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: Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Joltik's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Joltik
- Hidden Power
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Joltik in Sun and Moon
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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