Type matchups
Damage Heliolisk takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Normal type, Heliolisk has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Electric/Normal typing.
- With Dry Skin: Fire 1× → 1.25×, Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 62
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 52
- Sp. Atk
- 109
- Sp. Def
- 94
- Speed
- 109
- Total
- 481
Heliolisk has a base stat total of 481, higher than 55% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (109) well above Attack (55), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 109 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 62 HP, 52 Defense and 94 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Heliolisk can have the abilities Dry Skin, Sand Veil and Solar Power.
How to beat Heliolisk
Heliolisk takes 2× damage from Fighting and Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it and Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Golurk hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Heliolisk's Electric and Normal moves. Runerigus hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Heliolisk's Electric and Normal moves. Palossand hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Heliolisk's Electric and Normal moves.
Evolution
Heliolisk is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Helioptile → Heliolisk), evolving from Helioptile.
Best counters to Heliolisk
Other Electric/Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Heliolisk weak to?
As an Electric/Normal type, Heliolisk takes super-effective damage from Fighting and Ground moves.
What is Heliolisk resistant to?
Heliolisk resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Heliolisk?
Strong type-based picks include Golurk, Runerigus and Palossand, which hit Heliolisk with super-effective attacks.