Partner ideas
for Heliolisk
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Heliolisk: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (6)
Pelipper
WaterFlyingSets the rain Heliolisk needs via Drizzle
On 26% of Heliolisk's ranked teamsResists FightingImmune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds team-wide guard support
Whimsicott
GrassFairyOn 16% of Heliolisk's ranked teams
Resists FightingResists GroundResists Heliolisk's DischargeHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 11% of Heliolisk's ranked teams
Immune to FightingResists GroundResists Heliolisk's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durability
Sceptile
GrassOn 17% of Heliolisk's ranked teams
Resists GroundHeliolisk's Discharge can raise Mega Sceptile's Special Attack via Lightning RodHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds team-wide guard support
Swampert
WaterGroundSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
On 21% of Heliolisk's ranked teamsImmune to Heliolisk's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashAdds team-wide guard support
Charizard
FireFlyingOn 12% of Heliolisk's ranked teams
Plan partners (3)
Spicy Tech (3)
Runerigus
GroundGhostSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to FightingImmune to Heliolisk's DischargeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Torterra
GrassGroundSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Resists GroundImmune to Heliolisk's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Gliscor
GroundFlyingSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Defensive glue (12)
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Heliolisk's Discharge can raise Emolga's Speed via Motor DriveHeliolisk resists its DischargeHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Decidueye
GrassGhostCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Heliolisk's DischargeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Trevenant
GhostGrassCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Heliolisk's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Heliolisk's DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durabilityalso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingResists Heliolisk's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Meganium
GrassResists Heliolisk's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Chesnaught
GrassFightingResists Heliolisk's Discharge
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Talonflame
FireFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressurealso: Hawlucha
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Heliolisk resists its DischargeHits Fighting super-effectively with Air Slash