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No. 0596 · Generation V · Unova

Galvantula

The EleSpider Pokémon

TL;DR. Galvantula is a bug/electric-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 472. When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

Bug Electric

When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

Height0.8 m

Weight14.3 kg

AbilitiesCompound Eyes, Unnerve

HiddenSwarm

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 472. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 77

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 97

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 108

Total472

472 base stat total, the 447th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Bug-types.

108 base Speed, Galvantula's strongest stat, ranking 20th of 157 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Galvantula 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, Galvantula reaches 2,206 CP at level 40 and 2,523 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack201

GO Defense128

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)2,206

Max CP (L50)2,494

Best buddy (L51)2,523

Raid catch CP 1,193–1,260 (L20). Weather boosted 1,491–1,575 (L25).

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Competitive

Galvantula in competitive play.

Galvantula is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #430 in the Great League.

SPYDER (Sticky Web Lead)

Sticky Web / Thunder / Bug Buzz / Thunder Wave

ItemFocus Sash
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraGhost

All-Out-Attacker

Thunder / Bug Buzz / Volt Switch / Energy Ball

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraElectric, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #430 78.8 score

Ultra League #269 81.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Galvantula.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Galvantula, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Galvantula?

Galvantula is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Galvantula weak to?

Galvantula takes 2× damage from Fire, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Galvantula resistant to?

Galvantula resists Grass, Electric, Fighting, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Galvantula evolve?

Galvantula evolves from Joltik (Level 36). Galvantula is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Galvantula from?

Galvantula was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0596.

What are Galvantula's base stats?

Galvantula has HP 70, Attack 77, Defense 60, Special Attack 97, Special Defense 60, and Speed 108. Total base stat total: 472.

What are Galvantula's abilities?

Galvantula can have the abilities Compound Eyes, Unnerve, plus the Hidden Ability Swarm.

Is Galvantula legendary or mythical?

No. Galvantula is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Galvantula's best stat?

Galvantula's highest base stat is Speed at 108, which ranks 20th of 157 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Galvantula good?

Galvantula has a base stat total of 472, the 447th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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