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.
It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis.
It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
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.
Galvantula is what Joltik becomes. Breed it for Joltik eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Double Team, Infestation, Lunge and 2 more.
You commit to a move every time Galvantula comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Compoundeyes adds to that. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Galvantula Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Sticky Web
- Thunder
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Galvantula gets Double Team and Infestation exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Grass and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Bug Buzz.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 14 locations for Galvantula in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Galvantula in Sword & Shield
The path to Galvantula starts with Joltik at Lv. 7-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch JoltikEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1245%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1245%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-940%EarlyThunderstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1040%EarlyThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1330%EarlyWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1330%EarlyWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1630%EarlyWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1630%EarlyWaterThunderstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATERoute 4SwordGrassLv.13-1510%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 4ShieldGrassLv.13-1510%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATESouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterThunderstormMODERATESouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidThunderstorm
Step 2Galvantula ✓EASYRoute 7ShieldOverworldLv.37-4120%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 7SwordOverworldLv.37-4120%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5832%PostWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor evolve from Joltik (Step 1)
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