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Vikavolt

Vikavolt

BUGELECTRIC
HP
77
Atk
70
Def
90
SpA
145
SpD
75
Spe
43
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Bug BuzzBUGSpecial28.8%
  2. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial27.7%
  3. DischargeELECTRICSpecial20.3%
  4. Energy BallGRASSSpecial9.7%

Best Ability / Item

LevitateFocus SashFocus Sash

Vikavolt technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Bug Buzz

    BUGSpecial90 BP

    The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    28.75%
  • #2

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    27.69%
  • #3

    Discharge

    ELESpecial80 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.

    20.28%
  • #4

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    9.73%
  • #5

    Flash Cannon

    STESpecial80 BP

    The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    7.13%
  • #6

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    4.49%
  • #7

    Sticky Web

    BUGStatus

    The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

    0.62%
  • #8

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.52%
  • #9

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

    The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.

    0.37%
  • #10

    Electric Terrain

    ELEStatus

    The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.

    0.16%
  • #11

    Other

    0.26%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    86.63%
  • #2

    Modest 32/2/0/32/0/0

    4.38%
  • #3

    Modest 32/2/0/32/0/0

    2.94%
  • #4

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    2.15%
  • #5

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    0.89%
  • #6

    Quiet 21/0/0/13/32/0

    0.80%
  • #7

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    0.67%
  • #8

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    0.54%
  • #9

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    0.52%
  • #10

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    0.16%
  • #11

    Other

    0.32%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Levitate

    By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    39.78%
  • #2
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Held: Electric-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    30.08%
  • #3
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    15.70%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    8.83%
  • #5
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    4.00%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    1.61%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    RhyperiorRhyperior
    GROROC
    TeamsBuilder
    26.57%
  • #2
    Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
    NORGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    18.66%
  • #3
    HattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.17%
  • #4
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    10.12%
  • #5
    MimikyuMimikyu
    GHOFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    9.90%
  • #6
    CrabominableCrabominable
    FIGICE
    TeamsBuilder
    8.71%
  • #7
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.39%
  • #8
    AraquanidAraquanid
    WATBUG
    TeamsBuilder
    2.31%
  • #9
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.31%
  • #10
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    1.47%
  • #11

    Other

    7.39%
Meta Discussion

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How to use Vikavolt in the current VGC format?

**To use Vikavolt effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Bug/Electric type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Vikavolt appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Vikavolt fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Levitate, Focus Sash and Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0. Its frequent moves include Bug Buzz, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Energy Ball, Flash Cannon, and Volt Switch. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Vikavolt has important weaknesses to fire 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Rhyperior, Zoroark-Hisui, Hatterene, Kingambit, and Mimikyu appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Vikavolt. Open the Vikavolt teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Vikavolt with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vikavolt in VGC

What is the best moveset for Vikavolt?

The best moveset for Vikavolt in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Bug Buzz, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Energy Ball.

How to counter Vikavolt in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Vikavolt can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Vikavolt?

The best item for Vikavolt is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Vikavolt come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon