Helioptile (Japanese: エリキテル, Hepburn: Erikiteru) (hee-lee-AHP-tile[1]) is an Electric/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. It evolves into Heliolisk by being exposed to a Sun Stone.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Helioptile is a small, yellow, quadrupedal, reptilian Pokémon that resembles a frilled lizard. It has round, blue eyes and long, thin, floppy, deep, gray, ear-like appendages with yellow, triangular tips which dangle from either side of its head. Helioptile's body is mainly bright yellow; its feet, the tip of its long tail and the top of its head are deep gray. Its body is slinky and thin, with tiny clawed feet and a long tail. Helioptile's head is quite large compared to its body. The top of its round head is slightly conical in shape.
A Shiny Helioptile has a bright red body with some yellow patches.
Behavior[]
Helioptile absorbs solar rays to generate electricity. It also charges itself in the sun in such a way it doesn't need to eat. Also, when it is attacking, it opens the "ear-like" structures on its head.Helioptile make their homes in hot, flat deserts where there are few trees to block out the sunlight. These Pokémon are adapted to the sweltering, dry conditions of deserts and can survive for long periods of time without drinking water.On cloudy days, Helioptile will hide themselves and lie dormant in order to conserve as much energy as possible until the sun comes out again. Today, modern solar panel technology is based largely upon extended scientific research on the abilities of Helioptile and their evolutions, Heliolisk, to take advantage of the photoelectric effect.
Game data[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| X and Y | Route 9 | Uncommon |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Pokédex entries[]
- X
They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
- Y
The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
- Omega Ruby
They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
- Alpha Sapphire
The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
- Sword
When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon's electric moves.
- Shield
The sun powers this Pokémon's electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.
Stats[]
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| Total | 289
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Type effectiveness[]
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None | |
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None | |
| Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon. | ||
Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Pound | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Thunder Shock |
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Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Charge |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 13 | Mud-Slap |
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Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 17 | Quick Attack |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 22 | Razor Wind |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Parabolic Charge |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Thunder Wave |
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Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| 35 | Bulldoze |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Volt Switch |
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Special | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 45 | Electrify |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 49 | Thunderbolt |
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Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By breeding[]
| Generation VII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Agility | 
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Feraligatr, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile | |||||
| Camouflage |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Skrelp, Dragalge | |||||
| Electric Terrain * |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Mareep | |||||
| Glare * |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Ekans, Arbok, Seviper, Drampa | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| USUM | Ally Switch |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| USUM | Electroweb |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| USUM | Iron Tail |
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Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| USUM | Magnet Rise |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| USUM | Shock Wave |
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Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| USUM | Signal Beam | 
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Pound |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Thunder Shock |
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Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Charge |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 13 | Mud-Slap |
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Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 17 | Quick Attack |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 22 | Razor Wind |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Parabolic Charge |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Thunder Wave |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Bulldoze |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Volt Switch |
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Special | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 45 | Electrify |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 49 | Thunderbolt |
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Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By breeding[]
| Generation VI | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Agility |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Feraligatr, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile | |||||
| Camouflage |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Skrelp, Dragalge | |||||
| Electric Terrain * |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Mareep | |||||
| Glare |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Mareep | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ORAS | Electroweb |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| ORAS | Iron Tail |
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Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| ORAS | Magnet Rise |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| ORAS | Shock Wave |
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Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| ORAS | Signal Beam |
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
3D Models[]
Anime[]
Alexa's Helioptile.
Alexa had the Helioptile who traveled with her from Kalos to Unova.
Clemont once had a Helioptile who he evolved into a Heliolisk with a Sun Stone before traveling with Ash.
Trivia[]
- No other Pokémon has same Electric/Normal type matchup of Helioptile and its evolution Heliolisk.
- It is the only non Grass-type Pokémon that evolves with a Sun Stone.
- Helioptile and its evolution, Heliolisk, are the only Pokémon with the Solar Power ability that are not Grass-type or Fire-type.
Origin[]
Helioptile appears to be based on different kinds of lizards, mainly frilled neck lizards. Its upright position is also similar to the basilisk lizard. Its coloration is similar to that of spotted salamanders.
Etymology[]
Helioptile comes from heliophile (something attracted to the sun or light) and reptile.
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 167. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.