# Jolteon - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Jolteon in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Jolteon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Jolteon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 92.719%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 84.582%
- **Volt Switch**: 50.883%
- **Shadow Ball**: 41.710%
- **Protect**: 40.688%
- **Detect**: 30.485%
- **Discharge**: 12.197%
- **Charm**: 11.147%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 11.051%
- **Helping Hand**: 8.839%

## Common Abilities
- **Volt Absorb**: 99.854%
- **Quick Feet**: 0.146%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 58.026%
- **Electrium Z**: 22.091%
- **Choice Specs**: 17.139%
- **Other**: 2.745%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 42.038%
- **Gengar**: 34.602%
- **Gyarados**: 31.770%
- **Aerodactyl**: 31.301%
- **Machamp**: 30.498%
- **Persian-Alola**: 22.557%

## FAQ for Jolteon in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Jolteon?
The most common moves for Jolteon are Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, Volt Switch, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Jolteon?
Jolteon is frequently paired with Garchomp, Gengar, Gyarados, Aerodactyl. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Jolteon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Jolteon?
The top build for Jolteon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 57.047% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Jolteon?
Jolteon is most effectively run with the ability **Volt Absorb** (99.854%) and the item **Life Orb** (58.026%).

### What is the most common role for Jolteon?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Jolteon often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Jolteon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Jolteon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Jolteon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Jolteon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*