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Table of Contents

How Shiny is Acquired
Evolution
  • Original
  • Shiny

Pokemon Ratings

Attacker Tier List See all C
Great League PVP Rating See all 1.5 / 5
Ultra League PVP Rating See all 2.5 / 5
Master League PVP Rating See all 0 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Type
24.50 kg Weight
0.80 m Height
Pokemon Max CP
Level 50: 3,265
Level 40: 2,888
Level 25: 2,063 (Raid + Weather)
Level 20: 1,650 (Raid)
Level 15: 1,238 (Research Tasks)
ATK 232
DEF 182
STA 163

Pokemon Family

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Mossy Lure
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Glacial Lure
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PVE Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK DEF
Thunder Shock
Thunderbolt
A
X
Thunder Shock
Discharge
A-
X
Volt Switch
Thunderbolt
B
A-
Volt Switch
Discharge
B
A
Volt Switch
Thunder
X
B
Volt Switch
Last Resort*
X
A-
Show Suboptimal/Unranked Movesets

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

  • Thunder Shock is the better fast move, with a lower cooldown, faster energy gain, and similar DPS to Volt Switch.

  • Thunderbolt has slightly better damage output than Discharge. Jolteon will also spend less time in cooldown with Thunderbolt.

  • Thunder is too weak for requiring a full bar of energy.

  • Zap Cannon as a 1-bar move is strong but less consistent than multi-bar moves. 

  • Last Resort has little to no offensive viability.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

  • Volt Switch's raw power and energy gain are ideal for defense.

  • Discharge and Thunderbolt are once again comparable options. Discharge is more likely to be used before Jolteon bites the dust.

  • Last Resort hits Ground-type counters much harder, but it's also really easy to dodge. 

  • Thunder is the hardest of Jolteon's charge moves to dodge, but Jolteon might faint before it can use it.

  • Zap Cannon is too slow for defense, unless the attacker isn't paying attention. 

PVE Overview

The once-and-former best Electric Type of Pokemon Go's debut, Jolteon has not aged well in the slightest. It's good for players just starting the game. as high-level weather boosted Eevee tend to be everywhere, making it a strong budget option. However, it's also very quickly outclassed by most 0-IV Shadows and Legendaries, as well as many normal species such as Magnezone and Electivire. 

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK
Thunder Shock
Discharge
Last Resort*
A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Thunder Shock + Discharge and Last Resort*

While Thunder Shock doesn't have as much raw damage output as Volt Switch, the significantly higher energy gains easily make up for this. 

Of all the options Jolteon has for its charge moves, Discharge stands out as the cheapest option in terms of energy, which also makes it the best option to bait shields. Thunder costs only 5 more energy than Thunderbolt, but deals more Damage Per Energy (DPE) which makes it the more valuable pick. Last Resort could be an option to deal neutral damage should Electric-type damage be resisted, but the lack of power and STAB causes Jolteon to lose way more matchups against most of the meta. Zap Cannon demands way too much energy to be consistently viable. 

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 1.5 / 5

Jolteon is an offensive powerhouse in PvP, with an emphasis on frequent and powerful STAB charge moves thanks to the best energy generation in the game. A shield bait with Discharge and a direct hit from Thunder is often enough to severely wound if not KO most opponents who don't resist Electric-type attacks. Unfortunately Jolteon's offensive power ultimately is held back by its unsurprisingly low durability, which makes tankier competitors like Melmetal and Lanturn more appealing to use. Overall an interesting pick that can definitely catch opponents off guard if they're unprepared. 

Ultra League: 2.5 / 5

Ultra League is notable for the significantly greater presence of Dragon-types which resist Electric-type damage, and thus Jolteon has somewhat of a harder time trying to find its role in this league. Wins against Umbreon, Poliwrath, and Lapras are definitely appreciated, but losses against most of the meta makes it difficult to choose Jolteon as Giratina's bodyguard. 

Master League: 0 / 5

With a max CP of 2888, Jolteon lacks the stats to compete against the numerous legendaries in Master League. 

Fast Moves

5
Thunder Shock
More Info

Electric

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51xDamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
0.60
0.30
13.33
8.33
10.42
14
Volt Switch
More Info

Electric

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51xDamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.60
0.20
13.13
8.75
10.94

Charge Moves

65
Discharge
More Info

Electric

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51xDamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.50
0.40
0.00
 1.97
26.00
32.50
 51.21
100
Thunder
More Info

Electric

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51xDamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.40
1.00
0.00
 1.00
41.67
52.08
 41.67
80
Thunderbolt
More Info

Electric

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51xDamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.50
0.50
0.00
 1.60
32.00
40.00
 51.20

Elite Charge Moves

90
Last Resort
More Info

Normal

.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.90
0.15
0.00
 1.80
31.03
38.79
 55.86
140
Zap Cannon
More Info

Electric

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51xDamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.70
0.50
0.00
 1.40
37.84
47.30
 52.97

Other

Female Ratio 12.5 %
Male Ratio 87.5 %
Flee Rate 6.0 %
Buddy Distance 5 km
Capture Rate12.5 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

160% damage

Resistant

62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Electric Medal

None
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Normal Nice! Great! Excellent!
No Berry -
Curve
Razz Berry -
Curve
Golden Razz Berry -
Curve

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Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

StardustLevelMin CPMax CP
20013540
2001.57284
2002110128
2002.5148171
4003185215
4003.5223258
4004261302
4004.5298346
6005336389
6005.5374433
6006411476
6006.5449520
8007487564
8007.5524607
8008562651
8008.5600694
10009637738
10009.5675782
100010713825
100010.5748866
130011784908
130011.5820949
130012855990
130012.58911031
1600139271073
160013.59621114
1600149981155
160014.510341196
19001510691238
190015.511051279
19001611401320
190016.511761361
22001712121403
220017.512471444
22001812831485
220018.513191526
25001913541568
250019.513901609
25002014261650
250020.514611691
30002114971733
300021.515331774
30002215681815
300022.516041857
35002316401898
350023.516751939
35002417111980
350024.517472022
40002517822063
400025.518182104
40002618542146
400026.518892187
45002719252228
450027.519612269
45002819962311
450028.520322352
50002920682393
500029.521032435
50003021392476
500030.521572496
60003121752517
600031.521922538
60003222102558
600032.522282579
70003322462600
700033.522642620
70003422812641
700034.522992661
80003523172682
800035.523352703
80003623532723
800036.523712744
90003723882765
900037.524062785
90003824242806
900038.524422826
100003924602847
1000039.524772868
100004024952888
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