Galvantula Evolution
Galvantula Abilities
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Galvantula Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | grass | special | 20 | 100 | Level 1 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Fury Cutter | bug | physical | 40 | 95 | Level 1 | The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| 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. |
| Electroweb | electric | special | 55 | 95 | Level 1 | The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats. |
| Sticky Web | bug | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| String Shot | bug | status | – | 95 | Level 12 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Thunder Wave | electric | status | – | 90 | Level 16 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Electro Ball | electric | special | – | 100 | Level 20 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | Level 24 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Sucker Punch | dark | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 28 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Slash | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 32 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Discharge | electric | special | 80 | 100 | Level 39 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
| Screech | normal | status | – | 85 | Level 44 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Gastro Acid | poison | status | – | 100 | Level 50 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | Level 56 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Charge | electric | status | – | – | TM | The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Energy Ball | grass | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| 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. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Throat Chop | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| X Scissor | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Double Team | normal | status | – | – | Egg | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness. |
| Infestation | bug | special | 20 | 100 | Egg | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Egg | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Poison Sting | poison | physical | 15 | 100 | Egg | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
Galvantula Sprites
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
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.
It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
Galvantula's Japanese name is Dentula (デンチュラ). Here are all the official names for Galvantula across different languages:
Galvantula Breeding
How to Get Galvantula
Galvantula can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Galvantula in every game where it is available:
About Galvantula
Galvantula is a Bug/Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 472, Galvantula is classified as a EleSpider Pokémon and is part of the Joltik → Galvantula evolution line.
In competitive play, Galvantula is placed in the PU tier where it holds a 13.03% usage rate. Its key abilities are Compound Eyes and Unnerve and Swarm, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Galvantula is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Galvantula can learn 69 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Thunder, Sticky Web, Bug Buzz, Volt Switch. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 14.3kg, Galvantula has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.