How to evolve
Charjabug Best Moveset
Bug/Electric at 82 Attack and 95 Defense with 36 Speed. AbilityBattery boosts ally special moves by 30% in doubles, which has niche value. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Vikavolt exists. Singles value is minimal. One evolution from 145 Sp. Atk and AbilityLevitate.
Charjabug saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Charjabug's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Battery with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Charjabug best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Spark
- Bug Bite
- String Shot
Recommended Teammates
Charjabug saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Charjabug maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Battery with Leftovers, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Charjabug saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Charjabug maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Battery with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Lunge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Charjabug Weakness
Fire and Rock moves hit Charjabug for super-effective damage. The Bug/Electric typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Charjabug can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
What is Charjabug Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Charjabug
Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (109-129%). Terrakion deals 68-80% with Stone Edge.
S | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin12-14% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Blaziken builds →Close Combat27-32% Flare Blitz 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Terrakion builds →Close Combat20-24% Stone Edge 2x68-80% Earthquake23-27% | ||
Evolution
Charjabug connects Grubbin to Vikavolt in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a specific location. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+50 from Grubbin). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Charjabug to get Grubbin eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Charjabug
Charjabug swaps its green bus-battery body for a lighter yellow-gold shell. The little charging cube goes from forest green to desert sand, and it reads like a different model entirely. For a box-shaped middle evo, the shiny does more than it needed to.
Shiny Charjabug Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Charjabug
Charjabug turns up across 6 locations in mid-game routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
Where To Catch Charjabug in SV
The path to Charjabug starts with Grubbin at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GrubbinApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Charjabug ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.20-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.20-60OverworldOni MountainLv.20-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.20-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Charjabug preloaded.
3 encounter spots for Charjabug at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Charjabug in SwSh
To get Charjabug, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-16. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch GrubbinNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%ThunderstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%RainingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 15%RainingRoute 1Lv.2-5GrassRate 10%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 10%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 5%All Weather
- Step 2Charjabug ✓Hammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%RainingDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%Thunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into VikavoltBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grubbin egg.
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Charjabug preloaded.
Charjabug trundles through the grass of Blush Mountain, an easy find at levels 29 to 32 whether you loaded Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon.
Where To Catch Charjabug in USUM
To get Charjabug, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-32. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VikavoltBlush MountainLv.29-32CaveDaySOS from CharjabugHeahea BeachLv.35Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (70 stickers)or evolve from Charjabug (Step 2)
To plan your throws, open the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon catch rate calculator with Charjabug preloaded.
The battery bug digs into the ashen ground of Blush Mountain, and stepping through the grass on that smoldering slope can spark a battle with one sitting between level 26 and level 29.
Where To Catch Charjabug in SM
Grubbin is your first catch on the way to Charjabug. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-29 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 3Evolve into VikavoltBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grubbin egg.
To plan your throws, open the Sun & Moon catch rate calculator with Charjabug preloaded.
Base Stats
Charjabug's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Physical bulk with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense EVs.
Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.
Charjabug Guide
For a casual playthrough, Charjabug works as a placeholder. Bug/Electric coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Vikavolt. That's where the stats start mattering.
Use Charjabug as a trick room. Splits damage between physical and special. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. Lunge is the primary attack.
Run Careful on Charjabug. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the trick room role.
Build your team around Gholdengo and Great Tusk. These have the highest co-usage rates with Charjabug in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Charjabug has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Charjabug has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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