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#0596 Galvantula

Galvantula artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
BugElectric
Abilities
Compound EyesThe Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.UnnerveUnnerves foes so they can’t eat Berries.
Hidden ability
SwarmDamage taken from super-effective moves is reduced by 25%.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Bug
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
2 Speed
Galvantula’s base stats
HP70
Attack77
Defense60
Sp. Atk97
Sp. Def60
Speed108
Total472

Where to find it

Evolve Joltik

Evolution

Evolves from Joltik at Lv 20.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Galvantula’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionSticky WebBugStatus——20Spreads a sticky web around the opposing side, lowering the Speed of Pokémon that switch in.
1Sticky WebBugStatus——20Spreads a sticky web around the opposing side, lowering the Speed of Pokémon that switch in.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical4010015Slashes the target twice with a scythe, claw, or similar weapon.
1ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515Traps the target in an electric net, lowering its Speed.
1Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
12String ShotBugStatus—9540The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
16Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
20Electro BallElectricSpecialvar.10010The user hurls an electric orb. The faster the user is than the foe, the stronger it is.
24AgilityPsychicStatus——30The user lightens its body to move at high speed. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
32SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
39DischargeElectricSpecial8010015A flare of electricity strikes all Pokémon in battle. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.
44ScreechNormalStatus—8540An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages.
50Gastro AcidPoisonStatus—10010The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
56Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010The user buzzes its wings to make a sound wave. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Galvantula can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM104ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515Traps the target in an electric net, lowering its Speed.
TM105Sticky WebBugStatus——20Spreads a sticky web around the opposing side, lowering the Speed of Pokémon that switch in.

Move tutors

Moves Galvantula can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020After attacking, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

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