Kilowattrel: A Comprehensive Guide to Moves, Abilities, and Competitive Strategies
Kilowattrel, the Electric and Flying-type Pokémon, is known for its speed and electricity-based attacks. This guide provides an in-depth look at Kilowattrel's movesets, abilities, competitive viability, and more, covering aspects relevant to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, as well as Pokémon GO.
Kilowattrel Overview and Stats
Kilowattrel is an Electric and Flying-type Pokémon, making it weak to Ice and Rock-type moves. It possesses a unique design, inflating its throat sac to amplify its electricity. By riding the wind, Kilowattrel can cover vast distances, exceeding 430 miles in a single day. However, it is a poor swimmer due to the lack of oil in its feathers.
Base Stats
Kilowattrel's base stats highlight its strengths and weaknesses:
- HP: 70
- Attack: 70
- Defense: 60
- Special Attack: 105
- Special Defense: 60
- Speed: 125
- Total Stats: 490
These stats emphasize Kilowattrel's high Speed and Special Attack, making it a potent special sweeper.
Abilities
Kilowattrel has access to three different abilities:
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- Wind Power: This ability charges Kilowattrel when hit by a wind move, boosting the power of its next Electric-type move.
- Volt Absorb: This ability allows Kilowattrel to heal up to 1/4 of its maximum HP when hit by Electric-type moves.
- Competitive (Hidden Ability): Raises Kilowattrel's Special Attack stat when a stat is lowered.
Kilowattrel in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Kilowattrel learns moves through leveling up, evolution, and breeding in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Moves Learned by Level Up
Kilowattrel learns the following moves at the specified levels:
- Lvl. 1: Electro Ball
- Lvl. 1: Growl
- Lvl. 1: Peck
- Lvl. 4: Thunder Shock
- Lvl. 7: Quick Attack
- Lvl. 11: Pluck
- Lvl. 15: Spark
- Lvl. 19: Uproar
- Lvl. 24: Roost
- Lvl. 30: Dual Wingbeat
- Lvl. 36: Agility
- Lvl. 43: Volt Switch
- Lvl. 48: Discharge
- Lvl. 55: Air Slash
Moves Learned on Evolution
Kilowattrel learns Electro Ball upon evolution in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Egg Moves
Kilowattrel learns the following moves via breeding or picnics:
- No specific egg moves are listed in the provided data.
TM Moves
Kilowattrel can learn a variety of moves through TMs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including:
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- TM001: Take Down
- TM004: Agility
- TM006: Protect
- TM007: Protect
- TM014: Acrobatics
- TM023: Charge Beam
- TM025: Facade
- TM027: Aerial Ace
- TM032: Swift
- TM040: Air Cutter
- TM047: Endure
- TM048: Volt Switch
- TM060: U-Turn
- TM065: Air Slash
- TM070: Sleep Talk
- TM072: Electro Ball
- TM082: Thunder Wave
- TM085: Rest
- TM096: Eerie Impulse
- TM097: Fly
- TM103: Substitute
- TM113: Tailwind
- TM126: Thunderbolt
- TM136: Electric Terrain
- TM147: Wild Charge
- TM152: Giga Impact
- TM160: Hurricane
- TM163: Hyper Beam
- TM164: Brave Bird
- TM166: Thunder
Terastallization
When Kilowattrel Terastallizes, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type, using either its Attack or Special Attack stat, whichever is higher. The Stellar Tera Type inflicts damage using the higher of the two stats and is super effective against Terastallized targets, but it lowers the user's Attack and Special Attack after use.
Competitive Play in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Kilowattrel's high Speed and Special Attack make it a strong contender in competitive battles.
Best Movesets
Here are some recommended movesets for Kilowattrel:
Offensive Tailwind Support:
- Nature: Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Atk) or Timid (+Speed, -Atk)
- EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Sp. Atk / 252 Speed or 146 HP / 80 Def / 252 Sp. Atk / 4 Sp. Def / 28 Speed
- Moves:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Hurricane / Air Slash
- Volt Switch
- Tailwind
This set leverages Kilowattrel's speed to set up Tailwind, boosting the team's speed. Thunderbolt or Discharge provides reliable Electric-type damage, while Hurricane or Air Slash offers Flying-type coverage. Volt Switch allows for momentum control.
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Defensive Tailwind Support:
- Nature: Timid (+Speed, -Atk)
- EV Spread: 252 HP / 4 Sp. Def / 252 Speed or 228 HP / 28 Sp. Atk / 252 Speed
- Moves:
- Thunder Wave
- Tailwind
- Roost
- Hurricane
This set focuses on providing support with Thunder Wave for paralysis and Tailwind for speed control. Roost provides longevity, and Hurricane offers a powerful Flying-type attack.
Synergies and Strategies
- Rain Support: Pairing Kilowattrel with a Pokémon like Pelipper, which can set up Rain, boosts the accuracy of Hurricane.
- Discharge and Earthquake: Kilowattrel can use Discharge alongside a Pokémon like Garchomp, which uses Earthquake, creating a powerful offensive combination.
- Priority Moves: Be cautious of Priority Moves, as they can outspeed Kilowattrel.
EV Investment
- Offensive EV Investment: Maximize Special Attack and Speed to hit hard and fast.
- Defensive EV Investment: Focus on HP and some Special Defense to increase survivability.
Kilowattrel in Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Kilowattrel is an Electric and Flying-type Pokémon with a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2762.
Stats
- Max CP: 2762
- Attack: 221
- Defense: 132
- Stamina: 172
- Buddy distance: 1 km
Best Movesets
The best moves for Kilowattrel in Pokémon GO are:
- Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt: This combination provides the highest Damage Per Second (DPS) and Total Damage Output (TDO).
- Air Slash and Thunderbolt: Another viable moveset, though slightly less effective than Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt.
Kilowattrel Type Chart
As an Electric and Flying-type, Kilowattrel is:
- Weak to: Ice and Rock-type moves.
- Resistant to: Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Flying, and Steel-type moves.
Weather Boost
Kilowattrel encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather.
CP Values
- Raid Encounters (No Weather Boost): 1325 CP to 1396 CP
- Raid Encounters (Weather Boosted): 1656 CP to 1745 CP
- Field and Special Research: 994 CP to 1047 CP
Additional Information
Pokédex Entries
- Scarlet: "Kilowattrel inflates its throat sac to amplify its electricity. By riding the wind, this Pokémon can fly over 430 miles in a day."
- Violet: "It uses its throat sac to store electricity generated by its wings. There’s hardly any oil in its feathers, so it is a poor swimmer."
Size Information
Kilowattrel's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.45 m.
Power Up Costs
Powering up Kilowattrel in Pokémon GO requires Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL. The total cost to fully power up Kilowattrel from Level 1 to Level 50 is 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL.
Mega Pokémon Boost
Mega Pokémon that boost Kilowattrel's Electric and Flying-type moves include:
- Mega Ampharos (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Pidgeot (Flying)
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