PokeTools

Galvantula.

national dex #596 · gen V
BST 472 · bug / electric
Galvantula official artwork
bugelectric
#596 · gen V
Profile
HP
70
ATK
77
DEF
60
SPA
97
SPD
60
SPE
108
BST 472 · best Speed 108 · worst Defense 60 · meters scale to 200

Galvantula is weak to Fire, Rock and resists Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel.

Typingbugelectric
AbilitiesCompound Eyes, Unnerve, Swarm
Height, weight0.8 m / 14.3 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsBug
Previous
#595joltik
Dex position
#596 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#597ferroseed

Galvantula base stats

BST 472 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk77143278
Def60112240
SpA97179322
SpD60112240
Spe108198346
BST472bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Spe

Galvantula weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Electric dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele½
gra½
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Rock
Resists
Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Galvantula abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Compound EyesIncreases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
UnnervePrevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
SwarmhiddenStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Galvantula evolution line

2 stages

Best Galvantula moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricThunderSPEC110
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
electricThunderboltSPEC90
electricWild ChargePHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
poisonPoison JabPHYS80

Galvantula moves

gen 9 · 62 moves · 16 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 2 egg · 7 tutor
45 moves · Galvantula appears in 8 games
AbsorbL1Leech LifeL1Fury CutterL12String ShotL12ElectrowebL15Thunder WaveL16Bug BiteL18Electro BallL29SlashL32AgilityL40ScreechL44Sucker PunchL46Gastro AcidL50DischargeL54Bug BuzzL60Sticky WebL65ChargeTMCharge BeamTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMLight ScreenTMLungeeggPoison JabTMPounceTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMStruggle BugeggSubstituteTMSwiftTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMThunderTMThunderboltTMVolt SwitchTMWild ChargeTMX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Level 1
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Level 1
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 12
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 12
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15Level 15
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 16
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 18
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10Level 29
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 32
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 40
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 44
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 46
Gastro AcidpoisonSTAT-100%10Level 50
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 54
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 60
Sticky WebbugSTAT--20Level 65
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15Egg
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Egg
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
Gastro AcidpoisonSTAT-100%10Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor

Galvantula Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis.

Shield

It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

Generation V3 entries
Black

When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

White

They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.

Black 2, White 2

It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.

Galvantula species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorYellow
ShapeArmor
HabitatUnknown
Height0.8 m (2'07")
Weight14.3 kg (31.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience165
EV yield2 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#596
Unova (BW)#102
Unova (B2W2)#174
Conquest#148
Galar#065
Crown Tundra#094
Blueberry#133
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker77 Atk / 97 SpA
Best statSpeed 108very good
Speed tier108 Spefast
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Galvantula

Galvantula is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis. Galvantula stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Galvantula base stats

Galvantula has a base stat total of 472, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 108 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Galvantula excels as a special attacker. Galvantula is fast with a base Speed of 108.

Galvantula weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Electric-type, Galvantula is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves, resists Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel-type attacks. This gives Galvantula 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Galvantula abilities

Galvantula's abilities include Compound Eyes, Unnerve, Swarm. Compound Eyes increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.. Unnerve prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries. Its Hidden Ability is Swarm, which strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Galvantula moves and learnset

Galvantula can learn 62 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Galvantula can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Energy Ball (Grass).

Training Galvantula

Galvantula has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Galvantula yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Galvantula belongs to the Bug egg group. Galvantula is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Joltik → Galvantula).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Galvantula. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Galvantula, or use the team builder to see how Galvantula fits into your squad.

Tools for Galvantula
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Bug types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
Strongest Bug types
genesectBST 600buzzwoleBST 570pheromosaBST 570slither-wingBST 570
More Bug-type Pokémon
caterpiemetapodbutterfreeweedlekakunabeedrillparasparasect
#595joltikALL POKEMON#597ferroseed