Name origin

galvanize
stimulate by an electric current
tarantula
a large, hairy spider


Galvantula artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 596
Type Bug Electric
Species EleSpider Pokémon
Height 2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg)
Abilities Compoundeyes
Unnerve
Swarm (Dream World)
Local № 102 (Black, White)
174 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Denchura

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 165
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Galvantula stats

The base stats for Galvantula are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 77
143 - 278
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 97
179 - 322
Sp. Def 60
112 - 240
Speed 108
198 - 346
Total 472

Pokedex descriptions

Black When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
White They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Black 2
White 2
It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Galvantula learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 String ShotBugStatus-95
1 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
1 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
1 Spider WebBugStatus--
4 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
7 ScreechNormalStatus-85
12 Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
15 ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595
18 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
23 Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
26 SlashNormalPhysical70100
29 Electro BallElectricSpecial-100
34 Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
40 AgilityPsychicStatus--
46 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
54 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
60 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100

Egg moves

Galvantula learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Galvantula egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
DisableNormalStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085
Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100

Move Tutor moves

Galvantula can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595

Moves learnt by HM

Galvantula is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Galvantula is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100

Galvantula sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Galvantula normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Galvantula shiny sprite

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