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Helioptile (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Electric /Normal Pokémon that made its first appearance in the Pokémon anime episode The Journalist from Another Region! before debuting in the sixth generation games X and Y. It evolves into Heliolisk with a Sun Stone.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Helioptile is a bipedal, lizard-like Pokémon. It is primarily pale yellow with black paws and tail tip. The top of its head is also black with a triangular yellow marking on its forehead. It has blue eyes, a slightly pointed head, a tapering tail, and three toes on each foot. On either side of its head hangs a pointed, extension with a yellow tip. These can stiffen and expand into a frill.
These frills have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight. This allows it to create its own energy and thrive without food in its desert home. The frills act similar to solar panels and it the source of Heiloptile's electric moves. However should this process get interrupted, Helioptile will be stressed to the point of weakness. As seen in one of its attack animations in the games, its head and frills glow with a pale yellow light when it uses certain moves.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U[]
Helioptile appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage. Helioptile appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game, but not the Wii U version.
Trophy descriptions[]
A very timid Pokémon that makes its home in arid deserts. The necktie-like frills on either side of its head can be stretched out to absorb sunlight, which Helioptile then uses to generate electricity. Thanks to this energy source, it can even survive without food. If your phone runs out of battery in the desert, why not ask this guy for help?
In the anime[]
Helioptile debuted near the end of Pokémon the Series: Black and White, alongside Gogoat making them the first Sixth Pokémon generation to appear in the mainline anime, debuting in The Journalist from Another Region!. Both of them were owned by Alexa, a journalist from the Kalos region.
Origin and inspiration[]
Helioptile is probably based on frilled-neck lizards, though its frills also resemble those found on secret toad-headed agama. It may also be based on the spotted salamander, a salamander that can photosynthesize. Its ability to learn Surf may be a reference to the common basilisk, a reptile capable of running on water for short distances. Like what its German name suggests, Helioptile may be based on the iguana too. Additionally, it shares few resemblances to the leopard gecko.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement. |
| Pokémon Y | The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | . As seen in one of its attack animations in the games, its head and frills glow with a pale yellow light when it uses certain moves. |
| Pokémon Shield | The sun powers this Pokémon's electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 44 |
| Attack | 38 |
| Defense | 33 |
| Sp. Attack | 61 |
| Sp. Defense | 43 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 289 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Renders[]
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