#0738 BugElectric

Vikavolt

Bug/Electric-type, Generation 7. Ranked #15 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier B).

Gen 7 · Alola Boosted in Rainy
Check IVs
Max CP
3,524
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,117
Attack
254
Defense
158
Stamina
184
Vikavolt Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Bug Bite X Scissor 21.6 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Vikavolt takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 254
Defense 158
Stamina 184
Stat total
596
Buddy distance
1.0 km per candy
Second charged move
10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,781 CP

Vikavolt moves

4 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bug Bite Best STAB Bug 5 6 0.5s 10 12
Mud Slap Ground 19 13 1.5s 12.7 8.7
Spark STAB Electric 4 6 0.5s 8 12
Volt Switch STAB Elite Electric 13 20 1.5s 8.7 13.3

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Crunch Dark 65 33 3.0s 21.7 1.97
Discharge STAB Electric 65 33 2.5s 26 1.97
Fly Flying 90 50 2.0s 45 1.80
X Scissor Best STAB Bug 45 33 1.5s 30 1.36
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Vikavolt runs Bug Bite with X Scissor — 21.6 DPS and 417 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).

Rankings

Where Vikavolt places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Bug #15 B 21.6 417 Bug Bite X Scissor

Evolution

Grubbin
Grubbin 25 Candy
Charjabug
Charjabug
Charjabug (Winter 2025)
Charjabug (Winter 2025) 100 Candy Magnetic Lure Module
Vikavolt (Winter 2025)
Vikavolt (Winter 2025)
Charjabug
Charjabug 100 Candy Magnetic Lure Module
Vikavolt
Vikavolt

Family

Grubbin
Grubbin
Charjabug
Charjabug
Vikavolt
Vikavolt This page
Shadow forms Shadow Grubbin Shadow Charjabug Shadow Vikavolt

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Vikavolt is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Vikavolt

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 41.7DPS 552TDO 2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon Incinerate491 41.4DPS 361TDO 3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 40.9DPS 666TDO 4
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 39.3DPS 382TDO 5
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)Shadow Fire FangOverheat 37.9DPS 348TDO 6
Mega Diancie
Mega DiancieMega Rock ThrowRock Slide 37.1DPS 494TDO
Counters carrying Fire, Rock moves deal the most damage.

Use Vikavolt against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Celebi
Celebi Tier 5 #4rank
Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf Tier 5 #4rank
Cacturne
Cacturne Tier 5 #4rank
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) Tier 5 #4rank
Inkay
Inkay Tier 5 #4rank
Meowscarada
Meowscarada Tier 5 #4rank
Exeggcute
Exeggcute Tier 5 #4rank
Malamar
Malamar Tier 5 #4rank
Zarude
Zarude Tier 5 #4rank
Shiftry
Shiftry Tier 3 #4rank

How to get Vikavolt

Evolve from
Charjabug · 100 Candy
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Vikavolt arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 79 2,694
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 79 2,917
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,743 1,825
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,168 2,271
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,743 1,825
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,318 1,380
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,743 1,825

Is Vikavolt good in Pokemon GO?

Situational
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Tier B: #15 among Bug-type raid attackers at 21.6 DPS. Worth building if your Bug team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 44
Lv 2 138
Lv 3 232
Lv 4 326
Lv 5 420
Lv 6 514
Lv 7 608
Lv 8 702
Lv 9 796
Lv 10 890
Lv 11 979
Lv 12 1,069
Lv 13 1,158
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,247
Lv 15 1,336
Lv 16 1,425
Lv 17 1,514
Lv 18 1,603
Lv 19 1,692
Lv 20 1,781
Lv 21 1,870
Lv 22 1,959
Lv 23 2,048
Lv 24 2,137
Lv 25 2,226
Lv 26 2,315
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,404
Lv 28 2,494
Lv 29 2,583
Lv 30 2,672
Lv 31 2,716
Lv 32 2,761
Lv 33 2,805
Lv 34 2,850
Lv 35 2,894
Lv 36 2,939
Lv 37 2,983
Lv 38 3,028
Lv 39 3,072
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,117
Lv 41 3,156
Lv 42 3,196
Lv 43 3,236
Lv 44 3,277
Lv 45 3,317
Lv 46 3,358
Lv 47 3,399
Lv 48 3,440
Lv 49 3,482
Lv 50 3,524

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0738
Height
1.50 m
Weight
45.00 kg
Buddy size
Flying
Family forms
6 released forms
Game ID
V0738_POKEMON_VIKAVOLT

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Vikavolt in Pokemon GO?

Vikavolt's best moveset is Bug Bite with X Scissor, worth 21.6 DPS as a Bug-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Vikavolt's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Vikavolt takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel.

What is Vikavolt's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Vikavolt reaches 3,524 CP at level 50 and 3,117 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Vikavolt?

A 15/15/15 Vikavolt shows 1,781 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,226 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,336 CP.

Is Shadow Vikavolt better than regular Vikavolt?

In raids, yes: Shadow Vikavolt deals 25.3 DPS (#4 Bug) against 21.6 DPS (#15 Bug) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Vikavolt.

How do you get Vikavolt in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Charjabug (100 Candy).

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