Joltik
#64 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Attaching 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.
Shield
Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Joltik #64 | Level 36 | ![]() Galvantula #65 |

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Shiny
Joltik
Attaching Pokémon


HP
50
Attack
47
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
57
Sp. Def
50
Speed
65
Total
319
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from


Resistances
Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Start | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| 4 | Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats. |
| 8 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 12 | String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| 16 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 20 | Electro Ball | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 24 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 32 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 37 | Discharge | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| 40 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| 44 | Gastro Acid | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| 48 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
| Lunge | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM16 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM17 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM52 | Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM62 | Speed Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user exchanges Speed stats with the target. |
| TM73 | Cross Poison | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM80 | Volt Switch | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM82 | Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| TR18 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR60 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR80 | Electro Ball | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR86 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Voltage | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain. |
| Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Compound Eyes
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon’s compound eyes boost its accuracy.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Unnerve
Ability Slot 2
Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Swarm
Hidden Ability
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.




















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