Charjabug Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: June 3, 2026

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Charjabug Pokemon Guide

Charjabug is a Bug / Electric-type Pokemon from Generation 7. This guide covers Charjabug’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and related Pokemon guide information.

Bug type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Charjabug

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Shiny Form

Shiny Charjabug

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Charjabug guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Charjabug Description

Charjabug is a Bug / Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Battery Pokemon and is part of the National Pokedex at #0737.

Competitive Overview

Is Charjabug Good in Competitive?

Charjabug can be useful depending on the game, format and available moves. Its Bug / Electric typing gives it clear strengths and weaknesses that shape how it should be used.

The best way to use Charjabug is to build around its strongest attacks, ability options and the matchups created by its typing.

Charjabug Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Charjabug, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Charjabug

National Dex

#0737

Type

Bug type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

Bug / Electric

Species

Battery Pokemon

Height

1’08” / 0.5 m

50 cm

Weight

23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg

10.5 kg

Abilities

Battery

Charjabug Stats

Charjabug’s stats determine how it performs in battle across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to review its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.

Hp
57
Attack
82
Defense
95
Special Attack
55
Special Defense
75
Speed
36

Charjabug Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Charjabug’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Discharge

A spread Electric-type attack in doubles and a strong regular option in singles.

Bug type Pokemon icon

X-Scissor

Reliable Bug-type physical damage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunderbolt

Consistent Electric-type special damage when available.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Volt Switch

Lets Charjabug pivot while dealing Electric-type damage.

Bug type Pokemon icon

Bug Bite

Useful Bug-type damage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Wave

Speed control utility.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Crunch

Coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Protect

Useful in doubles and scouting situations.

Charjabug All Moves

Use the section below to view Charjabug’s move list by learn method when the shortcode data is available.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartCharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
1Bug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
1Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
1String Shot Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status95
1Vice Grip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical55100
15Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
23Spark Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical65100
29Sticky Web Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status
36X Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
43Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
50Dig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
57Iron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
64Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMBug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
TMCharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMEerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special100
TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSkitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMStruggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
TMX Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
Harden Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status

Charjabug Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Charjabug is a Bug / Electric-type Pokemon. Its typing controls which attacks it is weak to, which attacks it resists and whether it has any immunities.

Type

Bug type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

Bug / Electric

Weaknesses

Rock type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon icon

Rock, Fire

Resistances

Electric type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel

Immunity

None

Charjabug Abilities

Charjabug’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Battery

Battery is one of Charjabug’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Charjabug Evolution

Charjabug’s evolution line and evolution method are shown below.

Stage 1

Grubbin

Bug type Pokemon icon
grubbin

Starting form

Stage 2

Charjabug

Bug type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon
charjabug

Evolves from Grubbin at Level 20

Stage 3

Vikavolt

Bug type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon
vikavolt

Evolves from Charjabug with a Thunder Stone or in special magnetic areas depending on the game

Where to Find Charjabug in Pokemon Games

Charjabug’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Review each generation below for location, trade, transfer or evolution notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Charjabug had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Evolve Grubbin at Level 20, or find in Alola areas such as Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Evolve Grubbin at Level 20, or find in Alola areas such as Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Grubbin at Level 20, or find in Alola areas such as Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Grubbin at Level 20, or find in Alola areas such as Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Evolve Grubbin at Level 20, or find in the Wild Area.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Evolve Grubbin at Level 20, or find in the Wild Area.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Evolve Grubbin at Level 20.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Evolve Grubbin at Level 20.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Charjabug
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Charjabug FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Charjabug. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Charjabug?

Charjabug is a Bug / Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Charjabug weak against?

Charjabug is weak to Rock, Fire-type moves.

What does Charjabug evolve from?

Check the evolution section above for Charjabug’s full evolution line and method.

What are Charjabug’s abilities?

Charjabug’s abilities are Battery.

What are Charjabug’s best moves?

Charjabug’s best moves often include Discharge, X-Scissor, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Bug Bite, Thunder Wave, Crunch, Protect.

How do you get Charjabug?

Charjabug’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for this Pokemon.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Charjabug.


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