Galvantula

Galvantula is a Bug/Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Pokédex data

National № 0596
Type Bug Electric
Species EleSpider Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Compound Eyes
2. Unnerve
Swarm (hidden ability)
Local № 0102 (Black/White)
0174 (Black 2/White 2)
0065 (Sword/Shield)
0094 (The Crown Tundra)
0133 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 165
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Galvantula.

Evolution chart

(Level 36)

Galvantula changes

Pokédex entries

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.
X
Omega Ruby
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Sword 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.
Shield It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.

Moves learned by Galvantula

Moves learnt by level up

Galvantula learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
12String ShotBugStatus 95
16Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
20Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
24AgilityPsychicStatus
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
32SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
39DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
44ScreechNormalStatus 85
50Gastro AcidPoisonStatus 100
56Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Galvantula learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sticky WebBugStatus

Egg moves

Galvantula does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Galvantula is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Galvantula learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1Sticky WebBugStatus
12String ShotBugStatus 95
16Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
20Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
24AgilityPsychicStatus
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
32SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
39DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
44ScreechNormalStatus 85
50Gastro AcidPoisonStatus 100
56Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Galvantula learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sticky WebBugStatus

Egg moves

Galvantula learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Galvantula gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double TeamNormalStatus
InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100

Move Tutor moves

Galvantula can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Galvantula is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Galvantula is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Galvantula sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Galvantula sprite from Black & White Galvantula sprite from X & Y Galvantula sprite from Sword & Shield Galvantula sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Galvantula Shiny sprite from Black & White Galvantula Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Galvantula

Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Evolve Joltik
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Joltik
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Route 7, Lake of Outrage, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Galvantula
Japanese デンチュラ (Dentula)
German Voltula
French Mygavolt
Italian Galvantula
Spanish Galvantula
Korean 전툴라 (jeontulla)
Chinese (Simplified) 电蜘蛛
Chinese (Traditional) 電蜘蛛

 

English EleSpider Pokémon
Japanese でんきグモポケモン
German Stromspinnen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Araclectrik
Italian Pokémon Elettroragno
Spanish Pokémon Electroaraña
Korean 전기거미포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 电蜘蛛宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 電蜘蛛寶可夢

Name origin

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