Helioptile #694
Best moveset for Helioptile
When fighting Pokémon in Gyms, Helioptile’s greatest moves are Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. This moveset has the most overall DPS and is also the finest for PVP encounters.
Offense
| Quick Attack | 12 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Quick Attack | 12 dps |
| Discharge Old | 31.2 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Quick Attack | 8 | 12.5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parabolic Charge | 65 | -17.9 | 27.9 |
| Bulldoze | 80 | -14.3 | 22.9 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | -20 | 38.4 |
| Discharge Legacy | 65 | -13.2 | 31.2 |
The green moves benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus and deliver 20% more damage.
Evolution family
Helioptile is part of a two-member family.
Availability
- Helioptile was released at the start of Power Plant on January 19th, 2022.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
799 866 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2022 Jan 19Increased spawns in: Festival of Lights 2022: Oct 14 – 17 Evolving Stars: 2022 Oct 5 – 11 6th Anniversary: 2022 Jul 6 – 12 Power Plant: 2022 Jan 19 – Feb 1 |
 Raid Battles |
533 666 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,070Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
 Research tasks |
399 | Field Research: Catch 5 Electric-type Pokémon; Walk 1 km: Power Plant |
Biology
Helioptile is a lizard-like bipedal Pokémon. It is mostly light yellow in color, with black paws and a black tail tip. The top of its head is black as well, with a triangle yellow marking on the brow. Blue eyes, a V-shaped mouth, a slightly pointed head, a tapering tail, and three toes on each foot characterize this creature. A pointed extension with a yellow tip extends from either side of its head. These have the ability to tighten and extend into a frill.
When exposed to sunlight, the cells in these frills create energy. This enables it to generate its own energy and flourish in its arid habitat without food. The frills function similarly to solar panels and are responsible for Heiloptile’s electric movements. If this process is disrupted, Helioptile will be strained to the point of failure. When it utilizes specific attacks, its head and frills glow with a pale yellow light, as shown in one of its attack animations in the games. Electrify was the trademark move of Generation VIII before it.
