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.
While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.
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 |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Charjabug for 80-94%. Glimmora's Power Gem hits Charjabug for 58-69%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x80-94% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x58-69% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Blaziken builds →
| ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Terrakion builds →Close Combat15-18% Stone Edge 2x52-61% Earthquake17-20% | ||
Charjabug connects Grubbin to Vikavolt in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. 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.
Lead with Charjabug, set Sticky Web, and keep pressure on. Battery and Eviolite buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Charjabug best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Electroweb
- Lunge
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Lunge
- Eerie Impulse
- Spark
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Volt Switch
- Lunge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Round
- Bug Bite
- Eerie Impulse
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Charjabug's Ground and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for same-type damage. Take Down and Thunder are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Charjabug learns Thunderbolt and Wild Charge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Ground and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Don't skip the egg moves. Charjabug picks up Electroweb and Endure only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Thunderbolt and Wild Charge while Dark and Ground coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Charjabug picks up Electroweb and Endure only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Thunderbolt and Wild Charge while Dark and Ground coverage and more adds range.
Charjabug isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Grubbin from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword. The evolution path from Grubbin to Charjabug is covered in the steps below.
6 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 Sword & Shield
To get Charjabug, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyRainingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyRainingWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyRainingRoute 1ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.2-3 Forest5%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.2-3 Forest5%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Charjabug ✓Hammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3025%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3025%MidThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateThunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
A few locations for Charjabug with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Charjabug in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Charjabug, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-32. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route15%EarlyRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route15%EarlyRoute 4Ultra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 4Ultra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidDaySOS from CharjabugBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidDaySOS from Charjabug
Step 2Charjabug ✓Blush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Cave10%MidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Cave10%Midor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Charjabug starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Charjabug in Sun & Moon
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 1Catch GrubbinRoute 1 - WestMoonGrass Lv.3-5 Route10%EarlyRoute 1 - WestSunGrass Lv.3-5 Route10%EarlyRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 5SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route10%EarlyRoute 5MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%Early
Step 2Charjabug ✓Blush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 Cave10%MidBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 Cave10%Midor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
At 400 BST, Charjabug is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Vikavolt before bringing it to any serious fight.
Battery ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×. That's the one you want on Charjabug. It's the only ability Charjabug has.
Charjabug is a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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