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Joltik (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves into Galvantula starting at level 36.

Physiology and Behavior[]

At 4 inches (0.1 meters) tall, Joltik is one of the smallest Pokémon in existence and also the smallest Electric-type Pokémon. It has four legs tipped with blue, conical feet. Its ovoid body is completely covered in yellow fur, with notable tufts sticking out on each side of its face, just over each eye, and its lower back. Joltik has four blue eyes. The two larger eyes are set relatively far apart on its face, containing black pupils. The two smaller simple eyes are situated between the first pair, slightly higher up on its face. Joltik's mandibles point downward and reside at the bottom of its face, where they closely resemble tufts of hair.

Joltik is one of the shortest Pokémon in existence. In fact, it is too small to generate its own electricity, so it attaches itself to larger Pokémon and feeds off their static electricity. More than often it prefers sticking on Yamper's hindquarters. It will also make its way into houses and feed off electricity in electrical sockets. All of the energy it absorbs it stores in an electric pouch on its body. As seen in the anime, Joltik is not especially aggressive, but will defend itself if bothered. It has been demonstrated that if Joltik is unable to find a source of energy, it will be unable to move and in serious danger.

Appearances[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
Pokémon White They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Pokémon Black 2 Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Pokémon White 2 Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Pokémon Y They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Shield Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They're often found sticking to Yamper's hindquarters.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
Pokémon Violet Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Chargestone Cave
Pokémon White
Chargestone Cave
Pokémon Black 2
Chargestone Cave
Chargestone Cave (N's Pokémon)
Pokémon White 2
Chargestone Cave
Chargestone Cave (N's Pokémon)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Galvantula
Pokémon Y
Breed Galvantula
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 116 (hidden Pokémon)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 116 (hidden Pokémon)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 4, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap
Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield
Route 4, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap
Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome

Evolution[]

Joltik
Reach level 36.
Galvantula
PKMNSV595 PKMNSV596

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 47
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 58
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 65
Total 319

Moveset[]

Main article: Joltik/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Joltik is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 319.
  • Joltik is the smallest Electric-type Pokémon.
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