Joltik (#0595) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk4746–10889–212

Def5049–11294–218

SpA5755–119107–234

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe6563–128121–251

Total319Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Joltik outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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 SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0595JoltikBugElectric
1. Level 36#0596GalvantulaBugElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

4ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

8Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%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

37DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

40ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

44Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

48Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 32

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

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

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

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 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: Attaching Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#101Updated Unova#173Galar#064Crown Tundra#093Blueberry#132

Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.
Shield
Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own.
Sword
Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: バチュル
Japanese (romaji): Bachuru
Korean: 파쪼옥
Chinese (Traditional): 電電蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 电电虫
French: Statitik
German: Wattzapf
Spanish: Joltik
Italian: Joltik

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: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 64
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 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

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 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

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 25–40

Shield 18 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60

Sword 18 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60

White 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

Black 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

White 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27

Black 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27