Charjabug Evolution
Charjabug Abilities
Ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×.
Charjabug Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Grip | normal | physical | 55 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage. |
| String Shot | bug | status | – | 95 | Level 1 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | Level 1 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Charge | electric | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Bite | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 15 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Spark | electric | physical | 65 | 100 | Level 23 | The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sticky Web | bug | status | – | – | Level 29 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| X Scissor | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 36 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Crunch | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 43 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Dig | ground | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 50 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Iron Defense | steel | status | – | – | Level 57 | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| Discharge | electric | special | 80 | 100 | Level 64 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
| Baton Pass | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| Charge Beam | electric | special | 50 | 90 | TM | The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Eerie Impulse | electric | status | – | 100 | TM | The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Electric Terrain | electric | status | – | – | TM | The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. |
| Electro Ball | electric | special | – | 100 | TM | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Electroweb | electric | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Poison Jab | poison | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Thunder | electric | special | 110 | 70 | TM | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Wave | electric | status | – | 90 | TM | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Thunderbolt | electric | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Volt Switch | electric | special | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Wild Charge | electric | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Harden | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
Charjabug Sprites
Its body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
From the food it digests, it generates electricity, and it stores this energy in its electric sac.
It buries itself in fallen leaves and barely moves, munching away on humus. If you accidentally step on one, you’ll get a shock!
Its stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents.
While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
Charjabug's Japanese name is Dendimushi (デンヂムシ). Here are all the official names for Charjabug across different languages:
Charjabug Breeding
How to Get Charjabug
Charjabug can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Charjabug in every game where it is available:
About Charjabug
Charjabug is a Bug/Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 400, Charjabug is classified as a Battery Pokémon and is part of the Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt evolution line.
In competitive play, Charjabug is placed in the VGC tier where it holds a 0.09% usage rate. Its key abilities are Battery, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Charjabug is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Charjabug can learn 56 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Thunder Wave, Electroweb, Protect, Lunge. Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 10.5kg, Charjabug has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.