TL;DR. Joltik is a bug/electric-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 319. Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
Stat spread.
Total of 319. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Joltik in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Joltik reaches 1,023 CP at level 40 and 1,170 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Joltik first appeared on August 26, 2023, during Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Global.
- Joltik
- Galvantula by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 4 to Jul 8, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4 to Jul 8, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 2 to May 9, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 25 to Feb 8, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 10 to Aug 18, 2022 | 1-star | Bug Out! |
| Nov 1 to Nov 5, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Joltik.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Joltik, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Joltik?
Joltik is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Joltik weak to?
Joltik takes 2× damage from Fire, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Joltik resistant to?
Joltik resists Grass, Electric, Fighting, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Joltik evolve?
Joltik evolves into Galvantula (Level 36).
What generation is Joltik from?
Joltik was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0595.
What are Joltik's base stats?
Joltik has HP 50, Attack 47, Defense 50, Special Attack 57, Special Defense 50, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 319.
What are Joltik's abilities?
Joltik can have the abilities Compound Eyes, Unnerve, plus the Hidden Ability Swarm.
Is Joltik legendary or mythical?
No. Joltik is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Joltik's best stat?
Joltik's highest base stat is Speed at 65, which ranks 78th of 157 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Joltik good?
Joltik has a base stat total of 319, the 786th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 111th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Joltik as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Joltik is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Joltik vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 157 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Joltik | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 62 | -12 |
| Attack | 47 | 71 | -24 |
| Defense | 50 | 67 | -17 |
| Special Attack | 57 | 68 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Speed | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Total | 319 | 404 | -85 |
Joltik appears in 14 games.
Every mainline release where Joltik is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Joltik.
Every main-series game Joltik is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 4, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidTraining Lowlands (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedGalvantula
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 116 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildChargestone Cave
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildChargestone Cave
- WildChargestone Cave (N's Pokémon)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Joltik appears in 9 episodes.
From BW028 (2011-04-21) through HZ054 (2024-06-14).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Joltik partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Joltik partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Joltik in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Joltik
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.