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.
Evolution chart
Galvantula changes
- In Generations 5-7, Galvantula has a base Friendship value of 70.
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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Galvantula does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Galvantula cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Galvantula learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass |  | 20 | 100 |
| 1 | Bug Bite | Bug |  | 60 | 100 |
| 1 | Electroweb | Electric | | 55 | 95 |
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | | 40 | 95 |
| 12 | String Shot | Bug |  | — | 95 |
| 16 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 20 | Electro Ball | Electric | | — | 100 |
| 24 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | | 70 | 100 |
| 32 | Slash | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 39 | Discharge | Electric | | 80 | 100 |
| 44 | Screech | Normal | | — | 85 |
| 50 | Gastro Acid | Poison | | — | 100 |
| 56 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 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 Web | Bug | | — | — |
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:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | | 60 | 100 |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | | 50 | 90 |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | | 60 | ∞ |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 48 | Volt Switch | Electric | | 70 | 100 |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 72 | Electro Ball | Electric | | — | 100 |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | | — | — |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | | 80 | 100 |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | | 75 | 100 |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | | 90 | 100 |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | | 90 | 100 |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | | 90 | 100 |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | | 110 | 70 |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | | 80 | 100 |
| 173 | Charge | Electric | | — | — |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 211 | Electroweb | Electric | | 55 | 95 |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | | 80 | 100 |
Galvantula sprites
| Type | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Galvantula questions
- What is a good moveset for Galvantula?
- Leavanny,scolipede,galvantula or escavalier?
- Should replace my Escavalier with Accelgor,leavanny or any other grass or bug types or other suggestions in this team?
- Galvantula or Eelektross?
- Sticky Web vs Tailwind?
- Will Thunder have 99% accuracy if paired with Compound Eyes and a Wide Lens on Galvantula?
- Eelektross, Galvantula or Magnezone (B2W2 Playthrough)?
- Which Bug shall I use for Black-2 Playthrough?
- Is Galvantula Worth Training?
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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