Mid-stage Pokemon like Charjabug rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Vikavolt, which is where the real potential kicks in. Works well under Trick Room. Only weak to Fire and Rock.
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 body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
From the food it digests, it generates electricity, and it stores this energy in its electric sac.
Charjabug Weakness
AvgFire and Rock-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Charjabug to get Grubbin eggs easily from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Electroweb, Endure, Harden and 1 more.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 GrubbinMODERATERoute 1 - WestMoonGrassLv.3-510%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 1 - WestSunGrassLv.3-510%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 4MoonGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 4SunGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 5SunGrassLv.13-1610%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 5MoonGrassLv.13-1610%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - NorthSunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - NorthMoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - SouthSunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - SouthMoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRoute
Step 2Charjabug ✓MODERATEBlush MountainSunGrassLv.26-2910%MidCaveMODERATEBlush MountainMoonGrassLv.26-2910%MidCaveor 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. But the 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.
Charjabug can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A