Galvantula is a Bug/Electric-type from Gen 5. Only weak to Fire and Rock. 108 base Speed is its best stat. Known as the EleSpider Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Galvantula's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Galvantula Weakness
AvgGalvantula is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. The Bug/Electric typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. At base 108 Speed, Galvantula outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Galvantula is what Joltik becomes. Breed it for Joltik eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Joltik pushed Galvantula to 472 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +43.
How to Evolve
Breed with Galvantula to get Joltik eggs easily using 64 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Cross Poison, Disable, Feint Attack and 4 more.
Galvantula keeps momentum with Volt Switch, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Life Orb gives it extra damage on every hit for a health trade, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Galvantula Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Galvantula gets Cross Poison and Disable exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Bug Buzz.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Galvantula doesn't appear wild. Catch Joltik instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Galvantula. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Galvantula in Black & White
The path to Galvantula starts with Joltik at Lv. 24-27 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch JoltikEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - 1FBlackGrassLv.24-27CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - 1FWhiteGrassLv.24-27CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B1FBlackGrassLv.24-27CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B1FWhiteGrassLv.24-27CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B2FWhiteGrassLv.24-27CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B2FBlackGrassLv.24-27CommonMidCaveAny
Step 2Galvantula ✓
Galvantula works as a pivot with 472 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 108 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Galvantula's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire) and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Galvantula's base 108 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Joltik evolves into Galvantula at level 36. Galvantula is the fully evolved form. It sits at 472 BST in its evolved form.
Compound Eyes is the go-to ability for Galvantula. It increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×. Its hidden ability Swarm can work in specific setups. Unnerve is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Galvantula is a special attacker with base 97 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Galvantula appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Galvantula has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Galvantula 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 VBWDebut
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 VIISM
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