Joltik - Generation 8 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Joltik can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sword
- Pokémon Shield
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Joltik learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass |  | 20 | 100 |
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug |  | 40 | 95 |
| 4 | Electroweb | Electric | | 55 | 95 |
| 8 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
| 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 |
| 37 | Discharge | Electric | | 80 | 100 |
| 40 | Screech | Normal | | — | 85 |
| 44 | Gastro Acid | Poison | | — | 100 |
| 48 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Joltik learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Team | Normal | | — | — |
| Infestation | Bug | | 20 | 100 |
| Lunge | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | | 15 | 100 |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Joltik can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Voltage | Electric | | 70 | 100 |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Joltik is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Pin Missile | Bug | | 25 | 95 |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | | — | 85 |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | | — | — |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | | 60 | 100 |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | | 75 | 100 |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | | 60 | ∞ |
| 52 | Bounce | Flying | | 85 | 85 |
| 62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | | — | — |
| 73 | Cross Poison | Poison | | 70 | 100 |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
| 80 | Volt Switch | Electric | | 70 | 100 |
| 82 | Electroweb | Electric | | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Joltik is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | | 90 | 100 |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 18 | Leech Life | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | | 80 | 100 |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 61 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | | 90 | 100 |
| 80 | Electro Ball | Electric | | — | 100 |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Joltik does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Egg moves
Joltik does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Joltik cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Joltik does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Joltik egg move parents
Joltik's egg groups: Bug
The egg moves for Joltik are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Joltik with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Joltik with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Double Team
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Evolution |
Infestation
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Lunge
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Poison Sting
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
