Galvantula: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk7787–141143–278

Def6072–123112–240

SpA97105–163179–322

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe108115–176198–346

Total472Higher than 56% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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

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Type matchups

BugElectricshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FireRock

Resists

½×

ElectricFightingGrassSteel

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Galvantula against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
176		Galvantula · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
160		Galvantula · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		Galvantula · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
Everything about Compound Eyes →
Other Pokémon with Compound Eyes 11
Butterfree Venonat Yanma Dustox Nincada Joltik Scatterbug Vivillon Blipbug Dottler Rellor
While this Pokémon is active, it prevents opposing Pokémon from using their Berries.
Everything about Unnerve →
Other Pokémon with Unnerve 24
Ekans Arbok Meowth Persian Aerodactyl Mewtwo Ursaring Houndour Houndoom Tyranitar Masquerain Vespiquen Joltik Axew Fraxure Haxorus Litleo Pyroar Bewear Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Calyrex Ursaluna
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →
Other Pokémon with Swarm 30
Beedrill Scyther Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Scizor Heracross Beautifly Volbeat Kricketune Mothim Sewaddle Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Karrablast Escavalier Joltik Durant Larvesta Volcarona Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.7% of teams · rank #89 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

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

Usage by rating

All games2.9%
1500 weighting2.2%
1630 weighting1.7%
1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.7%

Moves

Items

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

Volcarona82.9%
Scizor82.3%
Araquanid77.7%
Forretress75.3%
Vivillon67.1%
Kleavor13.6%
Slither Wing7.3%
Lokix7.1%

Evolution

#0595JoltikBugElectric
1. Level 36
  #0596GalvantulaBugElectric

Moves

Level up 15


Evo	Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.	Bug	Status	—	—	20
1	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
1	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	20
1	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15
1	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
12	String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.	Bug	Status	—	95%	40
16	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
20	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
24	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
28	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
32	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
39	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
44	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
50	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
56	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 36


TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Spec	50	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Phys	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM95	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM162	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	20
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Phys	70	90%	10
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15

Egg moves 5


Egg	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
Egg	InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Bug	Spec	20	100%	20
Egg	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
Egg	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100%	35
Egg	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Spec	50	100%	20

Biology

Galvantula create electric webs that paralyze prey. Often it leaves these webs at nests of bird Pokémon, where it hunts chicks still learning to fly.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#511 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: EleSpider Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Yellow

: —

Original Unova#102Updated Unova#174Galar#065Crown Tundra#094Blueberry#133

It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
Shield
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
It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
Black 2 · White 2
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
White · X · Omega Ruby
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Galvantula
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Spe
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 165
: Medium

Breeding

: Bug
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Joltik: Level 36.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Galvantula

Weak to

Resists