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 AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin12-14% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Blaziken builds →Close Combat27-32% Flare Blitz 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly 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 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.
How to Get Charjabug
moderate rates for Charjabug across 12 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Charjabug in SV
The path to Charjabug starts with Grubbin at Lv. 7-74 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)
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 SwSh
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 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 Vikavolt egg.
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 USUM
To get Charjabug, start by catching Grubbin through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-35. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinRoute 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 15%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 10%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%Blush MountainLv.29-32CaveDaySOS from Charjabug
Step 2Charjabug ✓Blush MountainLv.29-32CaveRate 10%or evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
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)
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 SM
Grubbin is your first catch on the way to Charjabug. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-29 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GrubbinRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 10%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 10%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%
Step 2Charjabug ✓Blush MountainLv.26-29CaveRate 10%or evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into VikavoltBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vikavolt egg.
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
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 mixed attacker with base 82 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk. 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.
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.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves