An unusually even spread gives Joltik flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own.
Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.
Joltik's Bug/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Rock. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
Volcarona can KO Joltik with Heat Wave (145-171%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (105-123%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 172-203%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Joltik View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Joltik View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x105-123%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Joltik View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake86-101%KO Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Joltik View Charizard builds →Scorching Sands33-39% Flamethrower 2x126-148%KO Hurricane76-90% Air Slash52-61% | ||
One evolution ahead. Joltik grows into Galvantula through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 153 total stats over Joltik. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Joltik easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Joltik hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Timid nature with spread EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Compoundeyes adds utility.
Best Build
Joltik best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Volt Switch
- Bug Buzz
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Joltik. TMs unlock Grass and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Thunder and Bug Buzz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Double Team and Infestation on Joltik. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Bug Buzz and Thunderbolt, they expand what Joltik can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Camouflage and Cross Poison on Joltik. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Bug Buzz and Thunderbolt, they expand what Joltik can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Camouflage and Cross Poison on Joltik. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Bug Buzz and Thunderbolt, they expand what Joltik can actually threaten in practice.
Joltik doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 22 locations. Joltik's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Joltik in Sword & Shield
You can catch Joltik through 22 walking encounters from Lv. 7-30, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Joltik can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Joltik doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Get Joltik to Galvantula at level 36. At 319 BST, Joltik is just the starting point.
Level 36 gets you Galvantula. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Joltik through the first few routes without issues. 319 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Galvantula as fast as you can.
Across 8 games, Joltik has solid availability. First showed up in Scarlet & Violet. The latest games to include it are Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Joltik joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 5BWDebut
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves