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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
Sceptile-MegaGrassDragon5.6%
WhimsicottGrassFairy4.5%
SinistchaGrassGhost4.1%
PelipperWater3.9%
BasculegionWaterGhost3.7%
Raichu-Mega-XElectric3.3%
TorkoalFire3.2%
GarchompDragonGround3.2%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.54.1%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.13.0%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.11.2%
MagnetHeld: Electric-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.8.4%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.3.3%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Rhyperior×2
Conkeldurr×2
Excadrill×2
Koraidon×2
Crabominable×2
Machamp×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Heliolisk holds 0.7% usage at 1760+ (rank 93), giving it a competitive niche in singles. Dry Skin — used by 97.6% of sets — provides complete Water immunity and recovery, carving out a reliable role as a Water check. Its 109 Special Attack and 109 Speed allow it to threaten many targets before they act. Two appearances in the Top 300 ladder teams confirm its viability in refined builds.
Playstyle：Singles sets predominantly run Choice Scarf (38.5%) or Sitrus Berry (23.3%) with Timid nature and full Special Attack and Speed EVs (0/0/0/32/2/32 or 2/0/0/32/0/32). Volt Switch (19.9%) enables momentum-based play, Thunderbolt (18.4%) for direct damage, Shed Tail (13.7%) for safe pivot support, and Surf (12.1%) for coverage. Builder commentary highlights Heliolisk as a dedicated answer to special attackers and Mega Blastoise, with Glare (7.6%) as a speed-control tool. Common partners include Mega Gyarados (8.5%) and Sneasler (7.9%).
Heliolisk holds 0.83% usage at 1760+ in doubles (rank 75), slightly exceeding its singles presence. Dry Skin remains valuable against rain-based Water attacks, and Electroweb (7.6%) provides unique team-wide Speed control. Nine tournament appearances confirm a degree of competitive validation.
Playstyle：The primary doubles build runs Focus Sash (38.1%) or Choice Scarf (21.5%) with Timid or Modest nature and full Special Attack and Speed EVs. The main toolkit includes Thunderbolt (18.8%), Protect (15.8%), Volt Switch (9.7%), Shed Tail (8.1%), Hyper Voice (8.0%), and Electroweb (7.6%). Dry Skin is the dominant ability (86.1%), with Solar Power (12.5%) reserved for Sun compositions. Partners like Basculegion (5.4%) and Garchomp (4.7%) cover physical damage, while Sylveon (3.3%) handles Fairy-type support. Electroweb is particularly relevant for team-wide Speed control.