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Galvantula
About Galvantula

Galvantula is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon and #65 in the Galar Pokédex for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Galvantula is the fully-evolved form of Joltik.

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Galvantula

Sprite of Galvantula in Pokémon Sword/Shield

Galvantula's Type

BUG
ELECTRIC

Galvantula's Pokédex #s

Galar #
65
National #
596

Galvantula's Base Stats

HP:
70
Attack:
77
Defense:
60
Sp. Atk:
97
Sp. Def:
60
Speed:
108
Total:
472

Misc. Info

Egg Groups:
Bug
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,000,000
EV Yield:
2 Speed

Galvantula's Abilities

Here are what abilities Galvantula can possibly have, along with their effects.
Compound Eyes
Increases the accuracy of Galvantula's moves by 30% of their original accuracy.
Unnerve
No opposing Pokémon can consume any Berries while Galvantula is on the field.
Swarm
Increases the damage of Galvantula's Bug-type moves by 50% when it is at 1/3 or less HP.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Galvantula's weakness and resistance is to various types.
2×
FIRE
ROCK
½
ELECTRIC
GRASS
FIGHTING
STEEL

Galvantula's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Galvantula evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Joltik
Joltik
starting form
Galvantula
Galvantula
at level 36

Galvantula's Moves

Below is a list of all of the moves that Galvantula can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Galvantula learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Sticky Web
Covers the enemy's field in a sticky web that lowers enemy Pokémon's Speed by one stage when they switch in.
BUG
STATUS
 -- -- 20 Enemy Field
1
Sticky Web
Covers the enemy's field in a sticky web that lowers enemy Pokémon's Speed by one stage when they switch in.
BUG
STATUS
 -- -- 20 Enemy Field
1
Absorb
Heals Galvantula by half the damage dealt.
GRASS
SPECIAL
 20 100% 25 One Target
1
Fury Cutter
Each consecutive hit increases Fury Cutter's power by 40.
BUG
PHYSICAL
 40 95% 20 One Target
1
Electroweb
Lowers all nearby enemies' Speed by one stage.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 55 95% 15 Nearby Enemies
1
Bug Bite
Does double damage if the target has a Berry and then Galvantula consumes that Berry immediately.
BUG
PHYSICAL
 60 100% 20 One Target
12
String Shot
Lowers all nearby enemies' Speed by two stages.
BUG
STATUS
 -- 95% 40 Nearby Enemies
16
Thunder Wave
Paralyzes the target.
ELECTRIC
STATUS
 -- 90% 20 One Target
20
Electro Ball
Power ranges from 60–150 based on Galvantula's Speed vs. the target's.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 varies 100% 10 One Target
24
Agility
Raises Galvantula's Speed by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
 -- -- 30 User
28
Sucker Punch
Has +1 priority. Fails unless the target uses a damaging move.
DARK
PHYSICAL
 70 100% 5 One Target
32
Slash
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
 70 100% 20 One Target
39
Discharge
Has a 30% chance to paralyze all nearby Pokémon.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 80 100% 15 All But Self
44
Screech
Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- 85% 40 One Target
50
Gastro Acid
Disables the target's ability until the target switches out.
POISON
STATUS
 -- 100% 10 One Target
56
Bug Buzz
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
BUG
SPECIAL
 90 100% 10 One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Galvantula can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM07
Pin Missile
Hits the target two to five times in a row.
BUG
PHYSICAL
 25 95% 20 One Target
TM08
Hyper Beam
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
SPECIAL
 150 90% 5 One Target
TM09
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
 150 90% 5 One Target
TM14
Thunder Wave
Paralyzes the target.
ELECTRIC
STATUS
 -- 90% 20 One Target
TM16
Screech
Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- 85% 40 One Target
TM17
Light Screen
Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
 -- -- 30 User's Field
TM21
Rest
Galvantula restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
 -- -- 10 User
TM23
Thief
Damages the target and steals its held item.
DARK
PHYSICAL
 60 100% 25 One Target
TM24
Snore
Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
 50 100% 15 One Target
TM25
Protect
Protects Galvantula from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- -- 10 User
TM28
Giga Drain
Heals Galvantula by half the damage dealt.
GRASS
SPECIAL
 75 100% 10 One Target
TM31
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- 100% 15 One Target
TM33
Rain Dance
Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.
WATER
STATUS
 -- -- 5 Entire Field
TM39
Facade
Does double damage if Galvantula is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
 70 100% 20 One Target
TM40
Swift
Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
 60 -- 20 Nearby Enemies
TM52
Bounce
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
FLYING
PHYSICAL
 85 85% 5 One Target
TM62
Speed Swap
Swaps Galvantula's Speed stat with the target's.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
 -- -- 10 One Target
TM73
Cross Poison
10% chance of poisoning the target. Higher crit rate. (+1 stage.)
POISON
PHYSICAL
 70 100% 20 One Target
TM76
Round
Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
 60 100% 15 One Target
TM80
Volt Switch
Forces Galvantula to switch out after dealing damage.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 70 100% 20 One Target
TM82
Electroweb
Lowers all nearby enemies' Speed by one stage.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 55 95% 15 Nearby Enemies

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Galvantula can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR08
Thunderbolt
Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 90 100% 15 One Target
TR09
Thunder
30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 110 70% 10 One Target
TR12
Agility
Raises Galvantula's Speed by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
 -- -- 30 User
TR18
Leech Life
Heals Galvantula by half the damage dealt.
BUG
PHYSICAL
 80 100% 10 One Target
TR20
Substitute
Costs 25% of Galvantula's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- -- 10 User
TR26
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- -- 10 User
TR27
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Galvantula's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- -- 10 User
TR57
Poison Jab
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
PHYSICAL
 80 100% 20 One Target
TR60
X-Scissor
Damages the target.
BUG
PHYSICAL
 80 100% 15 One Target
TR61
Bug Buzz
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
BUG
SPECIAL
 90 100% 10 One Target
TR65
Energy Ball
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GRASS
SPECIAL
 90 100% 10 One Target
TR80
Electro Ball
Power ranges from 60–150 based on Galvantula's Speed vs. the target's.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
 varies 100% 10 One Target
TR86
Wild Charge
Galvantula takes 25% of Wild Charge's damage as recoil damage.
ELECTRIC
PHYSICAL
 90 100% 15 One Target
TR95
Throat Chop
Prevents the target from using any sound-based moves for the next two turns.
DARK
PHYSICAL
 80 100% 15 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Galvantula can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Galvantula.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Poison Sting
Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
POISON
PHYSICAL
 15 100% 35 One Target
EGG
Lunge
Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
BUG
PHYSICAL
 80 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Struggle Bug
100% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Sp. Atk by one stage.
BUG
SPECIAL
 50 100% 20 Nearby Enemies
EGG
Double Team
Raises Galvantula's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
 -- -- 15 User
EGG
Infestation
Traps the target for 2–5 turns; does 1/16 max HP per turn.
BUG
SPECIAL
 20 100% 20 One Target

Where to Find Galvantula

If you're looking for where to find Galvantula, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Galvantula in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Galvantula in the Wild

Galar Route 7
Overworld Encounters
Any Weather
20% Lv. 37-41

Wild Area: Lake of Outrage
Overworld Encounters
Normal Weather
Norm.		 Overcast
Over.		 Raining
Rain		 Thunderstorm
Strm.		 Intense Sun
Sun		 Snowing
Snow		 Blizzard
Bliz.		 Sandstorm
Sand.		 Heavy Fog
Fog
-- -- --
Sword
30%
Shield
32%
 -- -- -- -- --
Lv. 55-58
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