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Ultra League PvP guide

Heliolisk Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Heliolisk is a Electric/Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #641. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Breaking Swipe and Parabolic Charge.

Ultra League

#641

Niche

Type

Electric/Normal

Best Fast Move

Volt Switch

Charged Moves

Breaking SwipeParabolic Charge

Max CP

2,939

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT HELIOLISK

Is Heliolisk Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Heliolisk is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #641.

Heliolisk PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#90462.2Volt Switch, Breaking Swipe, Parabolic Charge
Ultra LeagueBest#64166.0Volt Switch, Breaking Swipe, Parabolic Charge

Best Moveset for Heliolisk in Pokémon GO PvP

Volt Switch
electric

Fast Move · STAB

DMG14Energy+16Turns4DPT3.50EPT4.00

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Breaking Swipe
dragon

Charged Move

DMG50Energy cost50

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Parabolic Charge
electric

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost50

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

The recommended PvP moveset for Heliolisk is Volt Switch with Breaking Swipe and Parabolic Charge.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Heliolisk in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Mud Slap
ground

Fast Move

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Quick Attack
normal

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+8Turns2DPT2.50EPT4.00

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Volt SwitchRecommended
electric

Fast Move · STAB

DMG14Energy+16Turns4DPT3.50EPT4.00

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Charged Moves

Breaking SwipeRecommended
dragon

Charged Move

DMG50Energy cost50

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Bulldoze
ground

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost55

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Grass Knot
grass

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Parabolic ChargeRecommended
electric

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost50

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Thunderbolt
electric

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Return
normal

Charged Move · STAB

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Heliolisk PvP Move Counts

Volt Switch → Breaking Swipe

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4333

Volt Switch → Parabolic Charge

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4333

Heliolisk Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Heliolisk wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Heliolisk Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Heliolisk's Electric/Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fighting1.6×
  • ground1.6×

Resistant to

  • ghost0.391×
  • electric0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • steel0.625×

Best Counters to Heliolisk in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Heliolisk in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Heliolisk's league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Double Kickfighting

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Leaf Bladegrass

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    41% HP

  • Sacred Swordfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    55% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Psywavepsychic

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Body Slamnormal

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    36% HP

  • Earthquakeground

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    88% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    30% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    66% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    45% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    59% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Chilling Waterwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    31% HP

  • Disarming Voicefairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    43% HP

Ratings are shown from Heliolisk's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Heliolisk.

Best Teammates for Heliolisk in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Heliolisk should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 4 of Heliolisk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Heliolisk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Heliolisk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Heliolisk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Heliolisk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Heliolisk

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/15/151,49421.51,645,232
#21/14/151,49721.51,643,713
#32/13/151,50021.51,642,112
#40/10/131,499221,637,507
#51/15/141,49721.51,637,298
Ultra League#10/14/142,49742.53,544,978
#20/15/152,495423,542,256
#31/14/152,500423,538,986
#40/15/132,49642.53,538,626
#51/15/152,49141.53,536,268

Heliolisk Stats in Pokémon GO

Heliolisk's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Heliolisk 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
21.5
CP
1,494
Attack
135.6
Defense
113.4
HP
107

Ultra League

Heliolisk 0/14/14 (Best IV)

Level
42.5
CP
2,497
Attack
175.8
Defense
146.1
HP
138

Heliolisk Evolution

Heliolisk

A Shadow form of Heliolisk also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Heliolisk in Pokémon GO PvP

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Heliolisk Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Heliolisk in Pokémon GO PvP?

Heliolisk's recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Breaking Swipe and Parabolic Charge.

Is Heliolisk good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Heliolisk is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #641.

What counters Heliolisk in Pokémon GO PvP?

Virizion, Snorlax and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Heliolisk in Ultra League.

What is Heliolisk weak to in Pokémon GO?

Heliolisk is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).