Type matchups
Damage Vikavolt takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Electric type, Vikavolt has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Bug/Electric typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 77
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 145
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 43
- Total
- 500
Vikavolt has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (145) well above Attack (70), it works best as a special attacker. At 43 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 77 HP, 90 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Vikavolt's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Vikavolt
Vikavolt takes 2× damage from Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Steel, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Vikavolt's Electric moves and resists its Bug moves. Reshiram hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Electric moves. Gouging Fire hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Electric moves.
Evolution
Vikavolt is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt), evolving from Charjabug.
Best counters to Vikavolt
Other Bug/Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Vikavolt weak to?
As a Bug/Electric type, Vikavolt takes super-effective damage from Rock and Fire moves.
What is Vikavolt resistant to?
Vikavolt resists Fighting, Steel, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Vikavolt?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Reshiram and Gouging Fire, which hit Vikavolt with super-effective attacks.