Galvantula (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Galvantula (disambiguation).

Galvantula EleSpider Pokémon デンチュラ Dentula #0596 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Compound Eyes or Unnerve Cacophony Cacophony Swarm Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Galvantula 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 31.5 lbs. 14.3 kg Galvantula 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 165	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Galvantula 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Galvantula (Japanese: デンチュラ Dentula) is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Joltik starting at level 36.

Biology

Galvantula is a yellow arachnid Pokémon. Its body consists of a head and abdomen. Its head is yellow on top and light purple on the bottom. It has two large, blue, forward-facing eyes with black pupils, and four, smaller, simple eyes sitting in a 2x2 pattern on its forehead. It has two long pedipalps connected from the underside of its head, which are blue and hairless on their lower half and covered in thick yellow fur on the upper half. Galvantula's body is covered in yellow and light purple fur on top with blue fur under its abdomen. Four tufts of hair sprout from under its abdomen and grow upward. Two large tufts sprout from the left and right of the rear, while two smaller ones sprout from each side. The fur on its back is light purple and with three thick, yellow stripes running up from its rear. Despite being based on a spider, Galvantula has only four legs. Each leg is connected to the head by a blue upper half. The lower half is covered in yellow fur and forms a bell-shape over its blue, conical feet.

Galvantula likes to use electrically charged silk to ensnare prey. Galvantula preys on the chicks of bird Pokémon that cannot fly, by placing electrified threads near the nests. Galvantula attacks its foes with electricity by using the fur located on its abdomen. The electricity stuns the victim which can last three days and three nights. This allows Galvantula to consume the target at its leisure. Its pedipalps are very strong, allowing Galvantula to hold down unruly prey. It also uses electric webs to defend itself from threats. As seen in the anime, Galvantula is not particularly aggressive unless provoked. If bothered, it may attack in groups. It has been shown to be extremely caring and protective of its pre-evolution, Joltik, and will aggressively find ways to help it.

Evolution

Galvantula evolves from Joltik.

Unevolved Joltik  Bug  Electric

→

First Evolution Galvantula  Bug  Electric

In the anime

Galvantula in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Galvantula debuted in Scraggy—Hatched to be Wild!, where they attacked Ash's newly hatched Scraggy.

In Crisis at Chargestone Cave!, multiple Galvantula and Joltik were residents of Chargestone Cave, where they fed off on its electricity. However, they began stealing electricity from Pokémon and objects to feed on because the rocks in the Chargestone Cave that they normally fed on were being stolen by Team Rocket. They reappeared in a flashback in Battling the Bully!.

In Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, Colress used a Galvantula as a test specimen. It appeared to be one of Colress' favorites, as he called it his "star test subject", but it passed out when Colress attempted to increase the intensity of the EM waves. After it recovered, it was forced to fight Pikachu and Axew. It was eventually released from Colress's control when Team Rocket stole his data and deactivated the machine.

In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, Teaque used a Galvantula during his battle against Ash in the Marine Cup Tournament. It battled Pikachu during the finals and was defeated, but not before it knocked out the ship's electricity as part of Teaque's strategy.

Minor appearances

In Emolga the Irresistible!, a Galvantula attacked Ash, Cilan, and Bianca.

In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Shepherd's Galvantula battled Cilan and his Pansage in the first round of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. It was soon defeated.

Two Galvantula appeared in a fantasy in New Places... Familiar Faces!.

A Galvantula appeared in Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!.

A Galvantula appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.

In Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!, a Galvantula attacked Axew, which led Iris to believe Emolga was the culprit.

A Galvantula appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW017 Galvantula Ash's Pokédex Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon. Galvantula attacks its prey by shooting electrically-charged threads and its front mandibles can hold down opponents. BW062 Galvantula Ash's Pokédex Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon and the evolved form of Joltik. Galvantula captures its enemies using its electrically-charged threads.

In the manga

Galvantula in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Tula

A wild Galvantula attacked a BW Agency commercial shoot and injured several people in the process in Lights, Camera...Action. He was defeated by Black, who then proceeded to catch and later nickname him Tula.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures Lights, Camera, Action When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Galvantula appeared in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.

Pokémon RéBURST

Tougo owns a Galvantula.

In the TCG

Main article: Galvantula (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #102 Unova B2W2: #174 Black When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. White They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. Black 2 It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. Y When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. Omega Ruby They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. Alpha Sapphire When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #065 Galar Crown Tundra #094 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis. Shield It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Evolve Joltik Black 2 White 2 Evolve Joltik Dream World Spooky Manor*
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Electric) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Joltik
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 7, Lake of Outrage Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer) Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake Training Lowlands (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Firebreathing Mountain, World Axle - B2F PokéPark 2 Tech Area Conquest Violight MD GTI Scorching Desert (1F-10F), Tyrian Maze (B1-B11), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall), Pika Land (1F-14F) Rumble U Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Su Rumble World White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (All Areas), Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Mimikyu Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 258

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 97		91 - 163	179 - 322
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 108		101 - 176	198 - 346
Total: 472	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Galvantula is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 09595% 15 011 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 1212 String Shot Bug Status 0000— 09595% 40 1616 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 2020 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2424 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2828 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 3232 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3939 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4444 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 5050 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 5656 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM07 TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM62 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM73 TM73 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM82 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Infestation Bug Special 20 100% 20 Lunge Bug Physical 80 100% 15 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35 Struggle Bug Bug Special 50 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Galvantula in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Galvantula in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Camouflage × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 V VI VII Disable Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Spider Web × Bug Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.67 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He doesn't like to deal with Reuniclus, because he was forced to help with Reuniclus's experiments in the past. He is determined to protect and raise Joltik.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Discharge Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Compoundeyes Ability 2: Sequence Ability 3: Sponge Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Joltik when its Speed is 84 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Motozane, Sekisō, and Yasutomo
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #370 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 201 Base Defense: 128 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Volt Switch, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: Cross Poison, Bug Buzz, Discharge, Energy Ball, Lunge*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Joltik  Bug  Electric

Level 36 →

First Evolution Galvantula  Bug  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Galvantula images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Galvantula was designed by Saya Tsuruta.

Origin

Galvantula appears to be based on a tarantula. The electric webs it creates are similar to electric fences.

Name origin

Galvantula may be a combination of galvanism and tarantula.

Dentula may be a combination of 電池 denchi (battery), 電柱 denchū (utility pole), 虫 chū (bug), and タランチュラ tarantula.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese デンチュラ Dentula From 電池 denchi, 電柱 denchū, 虫 chū, and tarantula French Mygavolt From mygale and mégavolt Spanish Galvantula Same as English name German Voltula From Volt and tarantula Italian Galvantula Same as English name Korean 전툴라 Jeontula From 전 (電) jeon and tarantula Mandarin Chinese 電蜘蛛 / 电蜘蛛 Diànzhīzhū From 電 / 电 diàn and 蜘蛛 zhīzhū Cantonese Chinese 電蜘蛛 Dihnjījyū From 電 dihn and 蜘蛛 jījyū

More languages Russian Галвантула Galvantula Transcription of English name Thai เดนทูลา Denthula Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Tula

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