Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 64
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.1 m (0'04")
- Weight
- 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Electric dual typing.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Generation VI
Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Generation VIII
Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own.
Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.
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Generation V
Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 12 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 12 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 15 | ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 16 | Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| 18 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 40 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 40 | Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 44 | Gastro Acid | poi | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | DischargeSTAB | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
35 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| InfestationSTAB | bug | S | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Volt SwitchSTAB | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild ChargeSTAB | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
5 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| InfestationSTAB | bug | S | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Poison Sting | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Gastro Acid | poi | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Joltik
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Joltik
Joltik is a Bug and Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own. Joltik stands 0.1 m (0'04") tall and weighs 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Joltik Base Stats
Joltik has a base stat total of 319, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 65 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 47 (below average). Joltik is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Joltik Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Electric-type, Joltik is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves, resists Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel-type attacks. This gives Joltik 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Joltik Abilities
Joltik'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.
Joltik Moves & Learnset
Joltik can learn 61 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 6 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, Joltik can learn Energy Ball (Grass), Poison Jab (Poison), Tera Blast (Normal).
Training Joltik
Joltik has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Joltik yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Joltik belongs to the Bug egg group. Joltik is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Joltik → Galvantula).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Joltik. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Joltik, or use the team builder to see how Joltik fits into your squad.
