Giant's Cap (Main Area)
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 46
- Conditions
- During a thunderstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#596
POKÉDEX No. #596
Galvantula
EleSpider Pokémon
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Weak to
Rock
Fire
Height0.8 m
Weight14.3 kg
AbilitiesCompound Eyes
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack77143–278
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk97179–322
- Sp. Def60112–240
- Speed108198–346
Total472
/ 720
BST472
59 percentile (1025)+51 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Joltik#595Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #596 |
| Blueberry | #133 |
| Conquest Gallery | #148 |
| Crown Tundra | #94 |
| Galar | #65 |
| Original Unova | #102 |
| Updated Unova | #174 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
165
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 36
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Galvantula
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Flying
Water
Offensive Coverage
Galvantula's Bug / Electric typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Galvantula totals 472 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Speed (108) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Defense (60).
Its Bug, Electric typing leaves Galvantula with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Galvantula in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
14.3 kg
TypeBugElectric
Abilities
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Galvantula?
Galvantula is a dual-type Bug, Electric Pokémon.
What are Galvantula's weaknesses?
Galvantula takes 2× damage from Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Galvantula evolve?
Galvantula is the final form of the Joltik → Galvantula evolution line.
What are Galvantula's base stats?
Galvantula has a base stat total of 472: HP 70, Attack 77, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 97, Sp. Def 60, Speed 108. Its highest stat is Speed (108).
