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Galvantula

#596

bugelectric

1260

CP

1575

CP

Galvantula Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Galvantula can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Galvantula level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–10 of 10

Galvantula Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Galvantula in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#390 of 1145 · F Tier

Volt Switch

Multipurpose

Discharge

Spam/Bait

Lunge

Debuff

Ultra League

#182 of 844 · C Tier

Volt Switch

Multipurpose

Lunge

Debuff

Discharge

Spam/Bait

Great League (Mega Edition)

#391 of 1201 · F Tier

Volt Switch

Multipurpose

Discharge

Spam/Bait

Lunge

Debuff

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#185 of 905 · D Tier

Volt Switch

Multipurpose

Lunge

Debuff

Discharge

Spam/Bait

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Galvantula PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Galvantula moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Bug type

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Poison type

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 50%

Grass type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Bug type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Galvantula Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Galvantula can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Electric-type damage. Fury Cutter and Volt Switch match Galvantula's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

4

Energy

8

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

8

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

4

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

13

Energy

20

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

8.67

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

14

Energy

16

Duration

4 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Fury Cutter

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Volt Switch

100%100%160%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%39.1%160%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Galvantula Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Galvantula can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug-, Poison-, Electric-, and Grass-type damage. Bug Buzz, Discharge, and Lunge match Galvantula's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

95

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.9s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-60

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Effect

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

40

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.9s – 1.3s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-35

DPE

1.43

Archetype

Effect

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 50%

Gyms & Raids

Power

65

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.1s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

55

Energy

-40

DPE

1.38

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

90

Energy

-50

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s – 3.9s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Lunge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

55

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.5s – 2.8s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

70

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bug Buzz

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Cross Poison

100%100%100%100%160%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%39.1%160%

Discharge

100%100%160%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%39.1%160%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Energy Ball

100%62.5%160%100%62.5%100%100%62.5%160%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%100%

Lunge

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Galvantula carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust50,000Candy50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galvantula's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Fury Cutter and Discharge make up Galvantula's best raid moveset, dealing 10.8 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Galvantula for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Galvantula's best PvP moveset?

In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Volt Switch with Lunge and Discharge. Galvantula's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Galvantula learn in Pokémon GO?

Galvantula can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves.

How much does Galvantula's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Galvantula costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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