Joltik is a Bug/Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Joltik
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0595
Type
Bug Electric
Species
Attaching Pokémon
Height
0.1 m (0′04″)
Weight
0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
Abilities
1. Compound Eyes2. UnnerveSwarm (hidden ability)
Local №
0101 (Black/White)0173 (Black 2/White 2)0064 (Sword/Shield)0093 (The Crown Tundra)0132 (The Indigo Disk)
Training
EV yield
1 Speed
Catch rate
190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
64
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
50
210
304
Attack
47
89
212
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
57
107
234
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
65
121
251
Total
319
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Joltik.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
2
½
½
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
2
½
Evolution chart
#0595 Joltik Bug · Electric(Level 36)#0596 Galvantula Bug · Electric
Joltik changes
In Generations 5-7, Joltik has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Black
Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
White
They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Black 2White 2
Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
XOmega Ruby
Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
YAlpha Sapphire
They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Sword
Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own.
Shield
Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.
Moves learned by Joltik
In other generations
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Joltik does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Joltik cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Joltik learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Absorb
Grass
20
100
1
Fury Cutter
Bug
40
95
4
Electroweb
Electric
55
95
8
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
12
String Shot
Bug
—
95
16
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
20
Electro Ball
Electric
—
100
24
Agility
Psychic
—
—
28
Sucker Punch
Dark
70
100
32
Slash
Normal
70
100
37
Discharge
Electric
80
100
40
Screech
Normal
—
85
44
Gastro Acid
Poison
—
100
48
Bug Buzz
Bug
90
100
Egg moves
Joltik learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Joltik gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double Team
Normal
—
—
Infestation
Bug
20
100
Lunge
Bug
80
100
Poison Sting
Poison
15
100
Struggle Bug
Bug
50
100
Moves learnt by TM
Joltik is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04
Agility
Psychic
—
—
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
15
Struggle Bug
Bug
50
100
18
Thief
Dark
60
100
21
Pounce
Bug
50
100
23
Charge Beam
Electric
50
90
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
48
Volt Switch
Electric
70
100
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
72
Electro Ball
Electric
—
100
75
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
82
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
83
Poison Jab
Poison
80
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
95
Leech Life
Bug
80
100
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
105
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
111
Giga Drain
Grass
75
100
119
Energy Ball
Grass
90
100
126
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
130
Helping Hand
Normal
—
—
147
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
162
Bug Buzz
Bug
90
100
166
Thunder
Electric
110
70
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
182
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
185
Lunge
Bug
80
100
211
Electroweb
Electric
55
95
219
Skitter Smack
Bug
70
90
In other generations
5
6
7
8
9
Joltik sprites
Type
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
Shiny
—
—
—
See all Joltik sprites
Where to find Joltik
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Chargestone Cave
XY
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Route 116
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Route 4, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, North Lake Miloch
Brilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Joltik questions
Help on breeding Hidden power ground to joltik?
What is a good Little Cup moveset for Joltik?
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Other languages
English
Joltik
Japanese
バチュル (Bachuru)
German
Wattzapf
French
Statitik
Italian
Joltik
Spanish
Joltik
Korean
파쪼옥 (pajjook)
Chinese (Simplified)
电电虫
Chinese (Traditional)
電電蟲
English
Attaching Pokémon
Japanese
くっつきポケモン
German
Kleben-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Crampon
Italian
Pokémon Appiccicante
Spanish
Pokémon Lapa
Korean
들러붙기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
吸附宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
吸附寶可夢
Name origin
jolt a sudden movement or burst of electricity tick a mite-like parasite #0594 Alomomola #0596 Galvantula
