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No. 0596

Galvantula

EleSpider Pokémon

Galvantula
Official art
BugElectric
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
14.3 kg 31.5 lbs
Base stat total
472 top 44%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
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Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk7773–141143–278
Def6058–123112–240
SpA9791–163179–322
SpD6058–123112–240
Spe108101–176198–346
Total472Higher than 56% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk77Def60Spe108SpD60SpA97

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 108). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115Scarf264Tailwind352

At max Speed, Galvantula outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 176Galvantula · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 160Galvantula · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128Galvantula · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

  • Compound Eyes

    Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

  • Unnerve

    Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

  • SwarmHidden ability

    Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.73% of teams · rank #89 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Compound Eyes
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  1. Thunder
  2. Energy Ball
  3. Sticky Web
  4. Bug Buzz

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

Usage by rating

  • All players2.92%
  • Rated 1500+2.19%
  • Rated 1630+1.73%
  • Rated 1760+0.11%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.73%

Moves

  • Thunder98.1%
  • Energy Ball92.2%
  • Sticky Web92%
  • Bug Buzz92%
  • Volt Switch11.8%
  • Thunder Wave8.5%
  • Giga Drain2.3%
  • Thunderbolt0.8%
  • Discharge0.5%
  • Sucker Punch0.4%

Items

  • Focus Sash91.8%
  • Choice Specs5.9%
  • Life Orb0.6%
  • Wide Lens0.4%
  • Leftovers0.3%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots0.3%

Abilities

  • 99.2%
  • 0.8%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe79.3%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe15.8%
  • Timid 56 Def / 244 SpA / 208 Spe1.4%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.8%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0595JoltikBugElectric
    1. Level 36#0596GalvantulaBugElectric

Moves

Level up 15

EvoSticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20
1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
1ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15
1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
12String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40
16Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
20Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10
24AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
28Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
32SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
39DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15
44ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
50Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10
56Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
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
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
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
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
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
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
TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
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
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
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
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 5

EggDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
EggInfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
EggLungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
EggPoison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
EggStruggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
EleSpider Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Unova#102Updated Unova#174Galar#065Crown Tundra#094Blueberry#133

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

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

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

    Black 2 · White 2

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

    White · X · Omega Ruby

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

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese
デンチュラ
Japanese (romaji)
Dentula
Korean
전툴라
Chinese (Traditional)
電蜘蛛
Chinese (Simplified)
电蜘蛛
French
Mygavolt
German
Voltula
Spanish
Galvantula
Italian
Galvantula

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
165
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 11 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 25–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 11 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 25–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 13 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 13 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30