No. 0595

Joltik

Attaching Pokémon

Official art

Joltik is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 319. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug Electric

Height: 0.1 m 0′04″
Weight: 0.6 kg 1.3 lbs
Base stat total: 319 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.

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Base stats

HP50125–157210–304

Atk4760–10889–212

Def5063–11294–218

SpA5769–119107–234

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe6576–128121–251

Total319Higher than 23% 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: 1 Spe.

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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 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Joltik 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
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
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		Joltik · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117		Joltik · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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		Joltik · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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 Galvantula 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 Galvantula 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 Galvantula Durant Larvesta Volcarona Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0595JoltikBugElectric
1. Level 36
  #0596GalvantulaBugElectric

Moves

Level up 14


1	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
1	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
4	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15
8	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	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
37	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
40	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
44	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
48	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 32


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
TM162	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10
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
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

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

Since Joltik cannot produce electricity yet, it has learned to either suck electricity from electrical outlets or attach itself to large-bodied Pokémon to feed off static electricity. They can often be found clinging to Yamper's butt as well.

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

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#27 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 8,796 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#283 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

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

: —

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

English: Joltik
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

Artwork and 3D models

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

Training

: 1 Spe
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 64
: Medium

Breeding

: Bug
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 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

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.