TL;DR. Charjabug is a bug/electric-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 400. Its body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
Its body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
Stat spread.
Total of 400. 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.
Charjabug 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, Charjabug reaches 1,697 CP at level 40 and 1,942 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Grubbin family appeared on September 23, 2023.
- Grubbin
- Charjabug by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 18 to Dec 29, 2025 | 3-starHoliday Attire | Winter Holiday Part 1 |
| Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2025 | 3-star | High Voltage |
| May 19 to May 28, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2024 | 3-star | Into the Wild |
| Mar 1 to Mar 19, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Charjabug in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Charjabug across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #42 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Charjabug.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Charjabug, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Charjabug?
Charjabug is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Charjabug weak to?
Charjabug takes 2× damage from Fire, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Charjabug resistant to?
Charjabug resists Grass, Electric, Fighting, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Charjabug evolve?
Charjabug evolves from Grubbin (Level 20). Charjabug evolves into Vikavolt (Level up at Vast Poni Canyon) or Vikavolt (Level up at Blush Mountain) or Vikavolt (Use Thunder Stone).
What generation is Charjabug from?
Charjabug was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0737.
What are Charjabug's base stats?
Charjabug has HP 57, Attack 82, Defense 95, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 75, and Speed 36. Total base stat total: 400.
What are Charjabug's abilities?
Charjabug can have the ability Battery.
Is Charjabug legendary or mythical?
No. Charjabug is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Charjabug's best stat?
Charjabug's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 20th of 157 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Charjabug good?
Charjabug has a base stat total of 400, the 633rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Charjabug 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 Charjabug is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Charjabug vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 157 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Charjabug | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 57 | 62 | -5 |
| Attack | 82 | 71 | +11 |
| Defense | 95 | 67 | +28 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 66 | +9 |
| Speed | 36 | 70 | -34 |
| Total | 400 | 404 | -4 |
Charjabug appears in 9 games.
Every mainline release where Charjabug is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Charjabug.
Every main-series game Charjabug is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildAxew's Eye, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBlush Mountain
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- 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.
Charjabug appears in 41 episodes.
From SM026 (2017-05-11) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Charjabug has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Charjabug sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Charjabug in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Charjabug
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.