While most trainers evolve Joltik into Galvantula immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Only weak to Fire and Rock. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Introduced in Gen 5.
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.
Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Joltik Weakness
AvgJoltik's Bug/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Rock moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
One evolution ahead. Joltik grows into Galvantula through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 153 total stats over Joltik.
How to Evolve
Breed Joltik easily from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Cross Poison, Disable, Feint Attack and 4 more to offspring.
One guaranteed turn is all Joltik needs. Focus Sash buys it, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs make it count, and Swarm adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Thunderbolt. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Best Joltik Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Bug Buzz
- Thunder Wave
- Disable
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Cross Poison and Disable 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Joltik in mid-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.
Best Locations
6 walking encounters at Lv. 25-31 for Joltik across Black 2 and White 2. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Joltik is meant to evolve into Galvantula. At 319 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Charizard (Fire) and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Joltik. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Joltik evolves into Galvantula at level 36. Joltik is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Compound Eyes increases moves' accuracy to 1.3× — that's the one you want on Joltik. Swarm is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Unnerve works too if your team needs something different.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Joltik is a special attacker with base 57 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Joltik appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Joltik joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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