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No. 0836

Boltund

Dog Pokémon

Boltund official artwork
Official art

Boltund is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 490. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Electric
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
34 kg 75.0 lbs
Base stat total
490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP69144–176248–342
Atk9099–156166–306
Def6072–123112–240
SpA9099–156166–306
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe121126–190222–375
Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon
HP69Atk90Def60Spe121SpD60SpA90

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Ground

Resists

½×
ElectricFlyingSteel
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 121); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+190Max173No SP141Min126Scarf285Tailwind380

At max Speed, Boltund outspeeds 27 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Boltund against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Boltund · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
173Boltund · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
141Boltund · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0835YamperElectric
    1. Level 25
      #0836BoltundElectric

Moves

Level up 13

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1ElectrifyChanges the target's move to Electric this turn.ElectricStatus——20
1Nuzzle100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys20100%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
15RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
20Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20
28CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
34Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
41Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
48Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
55Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
62Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 34

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM29CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM40SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM41Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM66Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM68Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM80Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM85Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM90Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM93Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
TR08Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TR09Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TR12AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TR13Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TR80Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
TR86Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TR90Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TR97Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10

Tutor 1

TutorRising Voltage2× power if target is grounded in Electric Terrain.ElectricSpec70100%20

Biology

Boltund resembles a greyhound. It can generate enough electricity in its legs to enable it to run for 3 full days straight. They are used to hunt Thievul.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Dog Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Yellow
—
Galar#047Crown Tundra#156

  1. It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.

    Shield

  2. This Pokémon generates electricity and channels it into its legs to keep them going strong. Boltund can run nonstop for three full days.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Boltund
Japanese
パルスワン
Japanese (romaji)
Pulsewan
Korean
펄스멍
Chinese (Traditional)
逐電犬
Chinese (Simplified)
逐电犬
French
Fulgudog
German
Bellektro
Spanish
Boltund
Italian
Boltund

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

2 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
172
Fast

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Yamper: Level 25.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 7 areas
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Sword 7 areas
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.