Charjabug (#0737) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP57117–164224–318

Atk8278–147152–289

Def9590–161175–317

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe3636–9669–188

Total400Higher than 38% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 36). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+96Max88No SP56Min50Scarf144Tailwind192

At max Speed, Charjabug outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Rock2×

Resists

Electric½×Fighting½×Grass½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Battery
Ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

0.15% of teams · rank #195 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Battery
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 SpD
Tera Type: Water

Sticky Web
String Shot
Thunder Wave
Struggle Bug

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.14%
Rated 1500+0.1%
Rated 1695+0.15%
Rated 1825+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.15%

Moves

Sticky Web99.6%
String Shot97.2%
Thunder Wave95.3%
Struggle Bug95.1%
Volt Switch3.3%
Electroweb2.5%
Lunge2%
Light Screen1.8%
Protect1.7%
Eerie Impulse0.4%

Items

Eviolite99.8%
Leftovers0.2%
Assault Vest0%
Sitrus Berry0%
Focus Sash0%
Red Card0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 SpD94.7%
Relaxed 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def1.6%
Relaxed 252 HP / 8 Def / 248 SpD1.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD0.9%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def0.5%

Tera types

Water96.7%
Bug2.4%
Rock0.4%
Electric0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0736GrubbinBug
1. Level 20#0737CharjabugBugElectric
  1. Use Thunder Stone#0738VikavoltBugElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

EvoChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

1Vise GripInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30

15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

23SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

29Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

36X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

43CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

50DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

57Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

64DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 2

EggDischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

EggHardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

Pokédex entries

Category: Battery Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#028Original Melemele#028Original Akala#012Original Ula’ula#013Updated Alola#035Updated Melemele#035Updated Akala#012Updated Ula’ula#013Galar#017Kitakami#113

Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.
Shield
While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
Sword
Its stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents.
Ultra Moon
It buries itself in fallen leaves and barely moves, munching away on humus. If you accidentally step on one, you’ll get a shock!
Ultra Sun
From the food it digests, it generates electricity, and it stores this energy in its electric sac.
Moon
Its body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: デンヂムシ
Japanese (romaji): Dendimushi
Korean: 전지충이
Chinese (Traditional): 蟲電寶
Chinese (Simplified): 虫电宝
French: Chrysapile
German: Akkup
Spanish: Charjabug
Italian: Charjabug

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 140
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 8 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 8 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Ultra Moon 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Ultra Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Moon 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29