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#0694 Helioptile

Helioptile artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
ElectricNormal
Abilities
Dry SkinReduces HP if it is hot. Rain restores HP.Sand VeilBoosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Hidden ability
Surge SurferDoubles Speed on Electric Terrain.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Monster / Dragon
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Speed
Helioptile’s base stats
HP44
Attack38
Defense33
Sp. Atk61
Sp. Def43
Speed70
Total289

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Helioptile in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Power Plant, 3220%
Power Plant, 345%
Dark Cave Route 31 Side, 3220%
Dark Cave Route 31 Side, 345%

Evolution

Evolves into Heliolisk using Sun Stone.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Helioptile’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage.
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—10030The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
4PoundNormalPhysical4010035The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
8Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
12Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
16ChargeElectricStatus——20The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
20BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
24Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020After attacking, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
28Parabolic ChargeElectricSpecial6510020Damages all Pokémon around the user. Half the damage dealt restores the user’s HP.
32Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
36ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
40ElectrifyElectricStatus——20If used before the foe moves, the foe’s move becomes Electric type that turn.
44ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Helioptile can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM97Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM104ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515Traps the target in an electric net, lowering its Speed.
TM112Electric TerrainElectricStatus——10Creates Electric Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon cannot fall asleep, and Electric-type moves become stronger.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.

Egg moves

Helioptile’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Dragon RushDragonPhysical10010010Releases suffocating killing intent. Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010The foe is knocked away, forcing out another party Pokémon. In the wild, the battle ends.
GlareNormalStatus—10030The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

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