Pokemon Guide
Galvantula is a Bug and Electric-type Pokemon known for its high Speed, useful Electric attacks, Sticky Web support and evolution from Joltik. This guide covers Galvantula’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Galvantula 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.
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Galvantula is the evolved form of Joltik. It is a fast Bug and Electric-type Pokemon that can pressure opponents with Electric attacks, Bug Buzz and useful support options like Sticky Web.
Competitive Overview
Galvantula can be useful in competitive play because of Sticky Web, solid Speed and the accuracy support from Compound Eyes.
Its biggest strengths are hazard support, Electric pressure and Bug-type coverage. Its biggest issues are low bulk and weaknesses to Fire and Rock-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Galvantula, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Galvantula
National Dex
#0596
Type
Bug / Electric
Species
EleSpider Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
80 cm
Weight
31.5 lbs / 14.3 kg
14.3 kg
Abilities
Compound Eyes, Unnerve, Swarm
Galvantula has strong Speed and Special Attack, but its defensive stats are lower. It works best when using speed control and offensive pressure.
Galvantula has useful Electric, Bug and support moves. These are some of Galvantula’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Electric-type move that becomes more reliable with Compound Eyes.
A reliable Electric-type attack with solid power and accuracy.
A strong Bug-type special attack and one of Galvantula’s best STAB moves.
A valuable entry hazard that lowers the Speed of grounded opposing Pokemon.
Lets Galvantula deal damage and pivot out to a teammate.
Coverage against Ground, Rock and Water-type Pokemon.
Deals Electric damage and can lower opposing Speed.
Provides Grass-type coverage while restoring some HP.
Galvantula can learn a variety of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Galvantula’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Galvantula is a Bug and Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Electric, Fighting, Grass and Steel, but leaves it weak to Fire and Rock.
Type
Bug / Electric
Weaknesses
Fire, Rock
Resistances
Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel
Immunity
None
None
Galvantula’s abilities support either accuracy, anti-Berry disruption or low-HP Bug-type offense.
Raises Galvantula’s accuracy, making moves like Thunder more reliable.
Prevents opposing Pokemon from eating held Berries.
Powers up Bug-type moves when Galvantula is low on HP.
Galvantula evolves from Joltik. The full Galvantula evolution line is Joltik and Galvantula.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Joltik at Level 36
Galvantula availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Galvantula is obtained through evolution, wild encounters, transfer or trade depending on the version.
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available in this generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available in this generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available in this generation. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available in this generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36 or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36 or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Transfer from Pokemon Bank. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Transfer from Pokemon Bank. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Blush Mountain or evolve Joltik. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Blush Mountain or evolve Joltik. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Joltik at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer if available through Pokemon HOME. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer if available through Pokemon HOME. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Galvantula |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Galvantula. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Galvantula is a Bug and Electric-type Pokemon.
Galvantula is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves.
Galvantula evolves from Joltik at Level 36.
Galvantula’s abilities are Compound Eyes, Unnerve, Swarm.
Galvantula’s best moves often include Thunder, Thunderbolt, Bug Buzz, Sticky Web, Volt Switch, Energy Ball.
Galvantula can be useful because of Sticky Web support, Speed and accurate Electric attacks.
The most common way to get Galvantula is to catch Joltik and evolve it at Level 36.
No, Galvantula does not have a Mega Evolution.
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