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Charjabug

Charjabug

Galar #17 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Battery Pokémon

Charjabug

Galar #17 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Battery Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

57

224

318

Attack

82

152

289

Defense

95

175

317

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

36

69

188

Total

400

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Grubbin

Vikavolt

Charjabug normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Charjabug sprite

Shiny

Charjabug

Battery Pokémon

Galar #17
BugElectric

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

Abilities

Battery

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Charjabug takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Rock

Resists

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #17
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
140

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Grubbin

Grubbin

Galar #16

Level 20

Charjabug

Charjabug

Galar #17

Charjabug

Charjabug

Galar #17

Thunder StoneUse Thunder Stone
Vikavolt

Vikavolt

Galar #18

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartChargeElectricStatus--20

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

StartChargeElectricStatus--20

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

StartBug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

15BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

23SparkElectricPhysical6510020

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

29Sticky WebBugStatus--20

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

36X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

43CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

50DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

57Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

64DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM80Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM82ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

TM93Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus-10015

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TR80Electro BallElectricSpecial-10010

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial7010020

The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.

Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Battery

Ability Slot 1

Powers up ally Pokémon’s special moves.

Ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×.

#16

Grubbin

#18

Vikavolt

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