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Generation VII · #0738 — Stag Beetle Pokémon
Vikavolt is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation VII that represents the final evolutionary form of Grubbin. As the Stag Beetle Pokémon, Vikavolt earns its classification through a striking resemblance to real-world stag beetles, complete with massive mandibles that serve as conduits for electrical discharge. With a base stat total of 500 points, Vikavolt demonstrates a specialized distribution that heavily favors Special Attack at 145, making it a formidable offensive threat despite a notably low Speed stat of 43. Its signature ability, Levitate, grants it immunity to Ground-type moves and all terrain-based hazards, a particularly valuable trait for an Electric-type Pokémon that would otherwise be vulnerable to Ground attacks.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
45.0kg
Category
Stag Beetle Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
armor
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Vikavolt Biology & Physical Characteristics
Vikavolt possesses a distinctive beetle-like anatomy dominated by its large, spiked mandibles that extend from a small, helmet-like orange face featuring robotic yellow eyes. The creature's body is primarily black, segmented into three distinct sections separated by yellow rings, with matching yellow spots adorning the final two segments. Its most striking feature is the pair of wide, flat wings visible on its back, featuring transparent membranes with blue elytra that allow it to achieve impressive aerial mobility. The Pokémon generates electricity through a specialized organ located in its abdomen, which it channels through its powerful jaws to create concentrated beams of electrical energy. When clasping a Charjabug between its legs, Vikavolt can utilize the smaller Pokémon as an additional battery source, dramatically increasing the frequency and power of its electrical discharge. Despite its relatively modest weight of 45 kilograms and height of 1.5 meters, Vikavolt maintains exceptional structural integrity, with a Defense stat of 90 that allows it to withstand moderate punishment while its Special Defense of 75 provides reasonable resilience against special attacks.
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Vikavolt Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Vikavolt exhibits a balanced gender ratio of exactly 50% male and 50% female, allowing for relatively straightforward breeding across the species without sex-based complications. The Pokémon belongs to the Bug egg group, which encompasses a diverse array of insectoid creatures and some other biologically linked species, enabling cross-breeding possibilities with compatible Pokémon such as Scyther, Beedrill, and numerous other Bug-type representatives. With a base happiness value of 70 in Generation VII (adjusted to 50 in later generations), Vikavolt demonstrates moderate friendliness toward trainers, reaching maximum happiness relatively gradually rather than through explosive growth. The species requires 15 egg cycles to hatch from an egg, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of overworld travel, placing it in the moderate range for hatching times. Its Medium-Fast growth rate means Vikavolt reaches level 100 through a relatively expedited experience curve compared to species with slower growth rates, though not as rapidly as Medium-Slow growing Pokémon, making it an accessible option for dedicated trainers seeking to maximize a team member's potential.
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vikavolt's Evolution Chain
Vikavolt Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Vikavolt represents the final stage of a three-stage evolutionary line beginning with Grubbin, which first evolves into Charjabug upon reaching level 20. The transformation from Charjabug to Vikavolt occurs through two possible mechanisms: exposure to a Thunder Stone or leveling up within a magnetic field area, with the latter condition being the original Generation VII method before Thunder Stone evolution was added in Generation VIII. This dual evolution pathway reflects Vikavolt's hybrid nature as both a Bug-type and Electric-type Pokémon, acknowledging both the biological maturation of the organism and its electrical development. The evolution represents a dramatic transformation in capability, with Vikavolt gaining the Levitate ability and a massive 75-point increase in Special Attack compared to Charjabug, evolving from a defensive support Pokémon into an offensive electrical powerhouse. The addition of true flight capability during this evolution distinguishes Vikavolt from its grounded predecessor, fundamentally altering its tactical role from a stationary battery to an agile aerial combatant.
Where to Find
blush mountain
alola
heahea beach
alola
Vikavolt Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Vikavolt exhibits aggressive hunting behavior, constantly patrolling its environment on sharp lookout for openings to attack prey, particularly bird-type Pokémon against which it specializes in overwhelming electrical assaults. The Pokémon demonstrates remarkable aerial prowess, executing complex acrobatic maneuvers including tailspins and sharp turns while maintaining high-speed flight through densely tangled forest branches. According to Pokédex entries, Vikavolt uses aerial deception tactically—it flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers to create openings for devastating electrical beam attacks. When engaged in fierce aerial combat, Vikavolt will release any Charjabug it was carrying as a battery to reduce weight and enhance mobility, prioritizing maneuverability over sustained firepower in prolonged aerial duels. The species appears to inhabit forested regions with natural magnetic fields, as its evolution from Charjabug specifically requires either exposure to a Thunder Stone or leveling up within areas of strong magnetic concentration, suggesting a connection to electromagnetically active environments.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
It zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.
It has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity.
It produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.
Vikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack.
Generation VIII
It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.
If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.
Vikavolt Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Vikavolt derives from the combination of 'vicious' and 'volt,' reflecting the Pokémon's aggressive electrical nature and powerful electric-type abilities. Its Japanese name, Kuwagannon, combines 'kuwagata' (the Japanese word for stag beetle) with a suffix suggesting power or weaponization, emphasizing its role as an armored electrical fighter. The design draws explicit inspiration from real stag beetles, particularly the massive mandibles that characterize the family Lucanidae, which have been stylized and weaponized in the Pokémon's case to serve as electrical conductors. The blue coloration, yellow accents, and metallic appearance give Vikavolt an almost mechanical quality that suggests advanced technological integration, reinforcing its role as an electrical apparatus despite its biological origins. The transparent wings with blue elytra represent a departure from typical beetle depictions, incorporating visual elements that emphasize the Pokémon's electrical nature rather than strict biological accuracy, creating a design that bridges the gap between organic and technological aesthetics.
Learnable Moves
Vikavolt can learn 75 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| guillotine | normal | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lunge | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sky drop | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| sticky web | bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| string shot | bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| supercell slam | electric | Physical | 100 | 95 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| vise grip | normal | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Vikavolt Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Vikavolt has established itself as a specialized Special Attack-focused threats with its exceptional 145 Special Attack stat, complemented by respectable bulk through 90 Defense and 77 HP, though its glacially slow Speed of 43 requires careful team composition and support. The Levitate ability provides crucial protection against Ground-type attacks, eliminating what would otherwise be a devastating weakness for Electric-type Pokémon, while also conferring immunity to Stealth Rock and other entry hazards. Vikavolt's moveset options include devastating Special Attacking moves such as Thunderbolt, Bug Buzz, and Volt Switch, allowing it to maintain consistent offensive pressure while maintaining positional flexibility through switching mechanics. The Pokémon benefits significantly from Speed control support through teammates that provide Trick Room, Tailwind, or priority moves, as its abysmal Speed stat severely limits its ability to outspeed offensive threats without extensive investment. Special Defense investment of 75 base points leaves Vikavolt somewhat vulnerable to specially-based attackers, necessitating careful play and potential reliance on defensive teammates or bulky physical walls to handle threats it cannot outspeed and overcome through pure offensive power.
Commonly Asked Questions About Vikavolt
What type is Vikavolt?
Vikavolt is a bug and electric type Pokemon.
What does Vikavolt evolve from?
Vikavolt evolved from charjabug that evolved from grubbin.
What are Vikavolt's weaknesses?
Vikavolt is weak to rock and fire type moves.
Where can I find Vikavolt?
Vikavolt can be found in blush mountain (alola) and heahea beach (alola).
Vikavolt Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Vikavolt achieved notable prominence within the Pokémon Sun and Moon narrative through its association with Sophocles, a key character in the Alola region storyline who utilizes Vikavolt as a central member of his competitive team. The Pokémon's unique dual-type combination and specialized evolution requirements made it instantly memorable among players experiencing Generation VII for the first time, establishing it as emblematic of the radical changes to Pokémon mechanics and world-building introduced in that generation. Its design, representing a fusion of organic insectoid aesthetics with technological electrical integration, resonated with players seeking Pokémon that transcended traditional nature-based inspirations and embraced more fantastical mechanical concepts. The presence of Vikavolt in multiple Alolan Pokédex slots and its significance in competitive battling gave it outsized visibility relative to many other Generation VII Pokémon, making it a recognizable fixture in both casual and hardcore communities. Fan communities have extensively theorized about Vikavolt's electrical generation mechanisms and the nature of its partnership with Charjabug-as-battery, spawning creative analyses of the Pokémon's biology and role within the broader Alolan ecosystem.
Where to Find Vikavolt in Every Pokémon Game
Vikavolt's availability varies significantly across Pokémon game generations and versions. In Generation VII's Pokémon Sun and Moon, Vikavolt could be obtained by evolving Charjabug, which itself required specific conditions including leveling within the Vast Poni Canyon's electromagnetically active environment or later exposure to a Thunder Stone following Generation VIII changes. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Vikavolt appeared in the Pokédex as a catchable species within the base game and continued availability in the Expansion Pass content, with its evolution conditions expanded to include Thunder Stone usage in addition to magnetic field leveling. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon maintained similar availability to the original Generation VII titles, ensuring players could obtain Vikavolt throughout the Alola region. The Pokémon maintains a capture rate of 45, indicating moderate difficulty in capturing wild specimens, with a base experience yield of 225 points upon defeat, placing it in the upper-middle range for experience gain. Subsequent generations have maintained Vikavolt's inclusion in various Pokédex entries, though availability has fluctuated based on game development decisions regarding which Pokémon species appear in each title, with recent titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A confirming its continued presence in the expanding Pokédex.