Jolteon Best Builds & Guide
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Jolteon is an Sp. Atk. Speedster that relies on lightning-fast movements to quickly knock out opponents in Pokemon UNITE. This guide covers Jolteon's best builds, how to play Jolteon, all its matchups, combos, and basic details about the Pokemon.
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List of Contents
Jolteon Basic Info
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Jolteon Best Lanes
 Top |
 Jungle |
 Bottom |
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane
Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
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✔︎ High mobility. ✔︎ Early power spike. |
✖︎ Low durability. |
Best Builds for Jolteon
| Jolteon Builds | |
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Standard BuildStandard Build
Standard Build
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Moveset | Held Items | |||
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| Stats from Items (Lv. 40) | Recommended Lane | ||||
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Sp. Atk: +107 HP: +245 Cooldown: -3.50% |
 Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane |
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| Emblem Color Combination | Target Emblem Stats | ||||
 Green x6 Black x7 |
Positive Stats: • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def |
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| Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems. |
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Standard Build Explanation
This is a standard damage build for Sp. Atk. Attackers. It focuses on maximizing Toxtricity's damage output.
- Wise Glasses provides Jolteon with a large amount of Sp. Atk. thanks to its percentage-based bonus.
- Slick Spoon gives Jolteon additional HP and Sp. Atk. Its passive allow Jolteon to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def, leading to more damage.
- Drive Lens further increases Jolteon's Sp. Atk. and rewards the Pokemon with more stats when it knocks out opponents or gets an assist.
- Sp. Atk. Specs or Choice Specs can be a substitute for any of the items.
- X Speed further improves Jolteon's mobility through increased movement speed and immunity to slows.
- The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems additional cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by having at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
- Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to futher boost Jolteon's damage.
- Attack, Defense, and Sp. Def. can be freely traded for the other stats.
Jolteon Best Items & Moveset
Best Held Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Choice Specs
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Choice Specs grant Jolteon additional Sp. Atk and raise its minimum move damage, significantly improving its overall damage output. This makes Choice Specs a reliable item for enhancing Jolteon’s consistency and burst potential in battles. |
 Curse Incense
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Curse Incense provides Jolteon with a substantial boost to Sp. Atk. Its HP recovery debuff effect allows Jolteon to counter opponents with strong regeneration, such as bulky Defenders, making it a valuable item for shutting down sustain‑heavy targets. |
 Drive Lens
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Drive Lens further boosts Jolteon’s Sp. Atk and rewards it with additional stats whenever it secures a knockout or provides an assist. This makes Drive Lens a strong scaling option, allowing Jolteon to snowball its offensive power throughout a match. |
 Slick Spoon
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Slick Spoon provides Jolteon with additional HP and Sp. Atk. Its passive effect allows Jolteon to ignore a portion of the target’s Sp. Def, enabling it to deal increased damage. |
 Sp. Atk. Specs
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Sp. Atk. Specs complement Jolteon’s Speedster role, rewarding it with additional Sp. Atk each time it scores a goal. At maximum stacks, the item provides a significant boost to Jolteon’s damage output. |
 Wise Glasses
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Wise Glasses provides Jolteon with a large amount of Sp. Atk. thanks to its percentage-based bonus. |
Held Item Tier List: Best Items to Equip
Best Battle Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Eject Button
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Although Jolteon already has high mobility, the Eject Button makes it even more elusive by providing an instant reposition tool in battle. |
 X Attack
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X Attack boosts Jolteon’s damage, enhancing its burst potential in tough fights and helping secure key knockouts. |
 X Speed
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X Speed further enhances Jolteon’s mobility by increasing its movement speed while also granting immunity to slowing effects |
Battle Item Tier List: Best Items to Use
How to Play Jolteon
- Play Around Quick Feet
- Use Pin Missile to Apply Jolt Counters
- Apply or Finish Jolt Counters With Plasma Quintupulse
Play Around Quick Feet
Jolteon’s strength and mobility stem from its Quick Feet ability. Each time Jolteon lands a boosted attack or move, it applies 1 jolt counter to the target. Approaching a jolted target increases Jolteon’s movement speed, and attacking a target with 5 jolt counters triggers a special lightning strike. In addition, Jolteon is immune to paralysis, further reinforcing its agility and reliability in battle.
Your gameplay should focus on applying jolt counters through Jolteon’s boosted attacks and moves, consistently stacking 5 counters to trigger the special lightning strike. Use Pin Missile to instantly apply 3 counters, and rely on Volt Switch’s multiple activations and boosted attack reset to quickly build stacks and maintain offensive pressure.
Quick Feet: Jolteon Passive Effect and Cooldown
Use Pin Missile to Apply Jolt Counters to Multiple Targets
Pin Missile instantly applies 3 jolt counters to all targets within its area of effect. Use it to quickly stack counters or push existing ones to 5 then attack to trigger the lightning strike. Aim to hit multiple opponents in one cast, then follow up with Volt Switch to chase and finish them off one by one.
Pin Missile: Jolteon Move Effect and Cooldown
Apply or Finish Jolt Counters With Plasma Quintupulse
Plasma Quintupulse makes Jolteon dash 5 times. The first 4 dashes instantly apply 4 jolt counters, while the 5th dash triggers a lightning strike on targets with 4 counters. Use it to either initiate fights and quickly stack counters or push existing ones to 5 for the lightning strike, depending on the situation.
Plasma Quintupulse: Jolteon Move Effect and Cooldown
Jolteon Progression and Leveling Guide
Top and Bottom Guide
Level 1 to 4
- Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
- Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 4 and learn your first move.
- At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.
Level 5 to 8
- Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
- Once you reach level 6, learn your second move.
- Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns, otherwise secure Regieleki.
- Upon reaching level 8, learn your Unite Move.
Level 9+
- Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
- Reach at least level 12 or max level if possible before or when the arena boss spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
- Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
- Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.
Jungle Guide
Level 1 to 5
- Quickly defeat Xatu
- Clear the first wave of jungle camps and reach level 4 to learn your first move.
- Help the top lane first or whatever lane needs help the most by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting knockouts, and scoring points.
Level 6 to 9
- Clear the second wave of jungle camps and reach at least level 6 to learn your second move.
- Secure Regidrago in the center to get more EXP.
- Help the bottom lane by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points.
- If possible, reach level 8 and learn your Unite Move before or when Regice, Registeel, or Regirock spawns.
- Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock, with Registeel being the highest priority since it gives a damage buff to the party.
Level 10+
- Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
- Reach at least level 12 or max level if possible before or when arena boss spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
- Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
- Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.
Jolteon Combos
Lightning Rush Combo
| Lightning Rush Combo | |
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(Boosted Attack) ►
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(Boosted Attack) ►
(Optional)
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Volt Switch
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Standard Attack
(Boosted Attack) ►
Pin Missile
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Volt Switch
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Standard Attack
(Boosted Attack) ►
Plasma Quintupulse
(Optional)
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| Initiate with Volt Switch then immediately follow up with a boosted attack. While near the target, use Pin Missile, then do another Volt Switch and boosted attack. Plasma Quintupulse can be used as a finisher. | |
Matchups & Counters for Jolteon
Jolteon Matchups
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| Matchup Notes | ||
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| Hard Counter |
Even Matchup |
Easy Matchup |
| 1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Jolteon. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation. |
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Best Counters Against Jolteon
| Pokemon | Explanation |
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Snorlax
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can disrupt Jolteon's combo using Heavy Slam and Block. • Has high durability and can outheal Jolteon's damage using Power Nap. |
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Slowbro
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can disable Jolteon with Slowbeam and disrupt its combo with Surf and Telekinesis. |
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Umbreon
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Rating: ★★★ • Can contain Jolteon inside Mean Look and prevent it from dashing. |
Jolteon relies on its high mobility to evade damage and quickly knock out its targets. Pokemon with strong disabling moves or moves that can contain it in one spot can disrupt its combo and slow it down.
How to Win Against Even Matchups With Jolteon
Capitalizing on Jolteon's mobility and consistently applying jolt counters will help Jolteon win against these Pokemon.
Force Them to Play Defensively
| Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage |
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These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Jolteon. However, they are forced to play defensively if Jolteon manages to get close to them.
Use Volt Switch’s dashes to quickly close in on them, following up with boosted attacks after each dash. This lets Jolteon deal damage while simultaneously evading their moves. Alternatively, you can initiate with Plasma Quintupulse for a quick burst of damage before finishing them off with Volt Switch.
Utilize Superior Mobility
| Brawlers/Combo-heavy Pokemon |
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These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Jolteon's damage.
Use Pin Missile to stun them when they get close, then use Volt Switch and boosted attacks to deal damage and evade their moves. Use Plasma Quintupulse to finish them off if needed.
Strike First
| High-Mobility and High-Burst Pokemon |
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Much like Jolteon, these Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. The best way to win against them is to strike first.
Use Plasma Quintupulse to become untargetable, deal burst damage, and instantly apply 4 jolt counters. This creates a window for Jolteon to chase and finish opponents with Volt Switch.
Stick with Allies
| Highly Durable Pokemon |
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These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for Jolteon to take them out alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Jolteon.
Stay on top of them with Volt Switch and boosted attacks. Use Pin Missile to keep them in place and create a window for your allies to follow up on their moves.
Easy Matchups for Jolteon
| Fragile Damage Dealers |
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| Non Threats |
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These Pokemon can fall quickly to Jolteon's burst damage and have little no ways to counter it. Once Jolteon gets into melee range, they'll most likely get knocked out fast.
Best Teammates for Jolteon
| Pokemon | Explanation |
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Snorlax
Slowbro
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Frontline Disablers |
| Frontline Pokemon with strong disabling moves can tank damage and set up knockouts for Jolteon. | |
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Comfey
Blissey
Clefable
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Supporters |
| Supporters can sustain Jolteon's HP or provide buffs to make it more efficient in fights. |
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Jolteon Moves
Move Slot 1 (R)
 Swift
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 733 Final Damage: 784 |
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| Has the user shoot star-shaped rays, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. | |
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Pin Missile
(Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10 |
Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: 1125 Damage per fur: 375 Final Damage: 2160 Damage per fur: 720 |
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Has the user shoot out its electrified fur, dealing damage and applying 3 jolt counters to opposing Pokemon it hits, leaving them paralyzed for a short time.
Upgrade: Further decreases the movement speed and basic attack speed of opposing Pokemon that are left paralyzed. |
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Move Slot 2 (ZR)
 Quick Attack
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: 334 Final Damage: 432 |
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| Has the user move quickly in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it makes contact with along the way. The next basic attack becomes a boosted attack. | |
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Volt Switch
(Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12 |
Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7.5s Starting Damage: 1008 Damage per dash: 504 Final Damage: 1848 Damage per dash: 924 |
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Has the user move quickly in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying 1 jolt counter to opposing Pokemon it makes contact with along the way. If this move hits, the next basic attack becomes a boosted attack, and this move can be used again.
Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown. |
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Unite Moves (ZL)
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Plasma Quintupulse
(Lv. 8) |
Move Type: Melee, Dash Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 100s Starting Damage: 2793 1st 4 dashes daamge: 339 per dash, 5th dash damage: 551, Lightning strike: 886 Final Damage: 4358 1st 4 dashes daamge: 530 per dash, 5th dash damage: 780, Lightning strike: 1458 |
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| Has the user envelop itself in electricity and unleash a flurry of thundering dashes, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect in front of itself. The user unleashes a total of 5 dashes. The first 4 dashes each deal damage and apply 4 jolt counters to opposing Pokemon they hit. The 5th dash deals damage. If the 5th dash hits opposing Pokemon that have 4 jolt counters, the user will strike them with lightning, dealing additional damage. | |
Standard Attack
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Standard Attack
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 EeveeBecomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage. |
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Standard Attack
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 JolteonBecomes a boosted attack with every third attack, swiftly approaching opposing Pokemon, dealing damage, and applying 1 jolt counter. |
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Ability (Passive)
 Anticipation
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Eevee If Pokemon from the opposing team are within a certain distance of this Pokemon, its movement speed increases for a short time. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered. |
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 Quick Feet
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Jolteon A jolt counter is applied to opposing Pokemon hit by this Pokemon’s boosted attacks, moves, or Unite Move. When the Pokemon is moving toward an opposing Pokemon that has a jolt counter, its movement speed is increased. A special boosted attack can be used on opposing Pokemon that have 5 jolt counters, striking them with lightning and dealing damage. Also, Jolteon cannot be paralyzed. |
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Jolteon Stats & Evolutions
Jolteon Evolutions
| 1st Evolution | Final Evolution |
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 Eevee(Lv. 1) |
 Jolteon(Lv. 4) |
Jolteon Stats
| Level | HP | Defense | Special Defense | Attack Damage |
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| 1 | 3100 | 70 | 76 | 147 |
| 2 | 3182 | 75 | 82 | 152 |
| 3 | 3277 | 80 | 89 | 158 |
| 4 | 3755 | 107 | 123 | 188 |
| 5 | 3880 | 114 | 132 | 196 |
| 6 | 4024 | 122 | 142 | 205 |
| 7 | 4189 | 132 | 154 | 215 |
| 8 | 4379 | 143 | 167 | 227 |
| 9 | 4598 | 155 | 183 | 241 |
| 10 | 4850 | 169 | 201 | 257 |
| 11 | 5139 | 186 | 222 | 275 |
| 12 | 5472 | 205 | 245 | 296 |
| 13 | 5854 | 226 | 273 | 320 |
| 14 | 6294 | 251 | 304 | 348 |
| 15 | 6800 | 280 | 340 | 380 |
Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.
Jolteon Skins (Holowear)
| This Pokemon has no available Holowear. |
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