Joltik

Joltik is a Bug/Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Joltik

Joltik artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0595
Type Bug Electric
Species Attaching Pokémon
Height 0.1 m (0′04″)
Weight 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Compound Eyes
2. Unnerve
Swarm (hidden ability)
Local № 0101 (Black/White)
0173 (Black 2/White 2)
0064 (Sword/Shield)
0093 (The Crown Tundra)
0132 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 64
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 47
89 212
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 57
107 234
Sp. Def 50
94 218
Speed 65
121 251
Total 319 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Joltik.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2½½½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½

Evolution chart

Joltik#0595
Joltik
Bug · Electric
(Level 36)
Galvantula#0596
Galvantula
Bug · Electric

Joltik changes

Pokédex entries

Black Joltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
White They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Black 2
White 2		 Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
X
Omega Ruby		 Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Y
Alpha Sapphire		 They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
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.

Moves learned by Joltik

Scarlet/Violet Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Joltik learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
4ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
8Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
12String ShotBugStatus — 95
16Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
20Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
24AgilityPsychicStatus — —
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
32SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
37DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
40ScreechNormalStatus — 85
44Gastro AcidPoisonStatus — 100
48Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Joltik learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Joltik gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double TeamNormalStatus — —
InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

Joltik is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04AgilityPsychicStatus — —
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
47EndureNormalStatus — —
48Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
72Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
95Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
162Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
182Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
185LungeBugPhysical 80 100
211ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by level up

Joltik learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
4ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
8Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
12String ShotBugStatus — 95
16Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
20Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
24AgilityPsychicStatus — —
28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
32SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
37DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
40ScreechNormalStatus — 85
44Gastro AcidPoisonStatus — 100
48Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Joltik learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Joltik gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double TeamNormalStatus — —
InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100

Move Tutor moves

Joltik can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Joltik is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
07Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
16ScreechNormalStatus — 85
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
52BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
62Speed SwapPsychicStatus — —
73Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical 70 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
80Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
82ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95

Moves learnt by TR

Joltik is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
12AgilityPsychicStatus — —
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
57Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
65Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
80Electro BallElectricSpecial — 100
86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Joltik sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Joltik sprite from Black & White Joltik sprite from X & Y — Joltik sprite from Sword & Shield Joltik sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Joltik Shiny sprite from Black & White Joltik Shiny sprite from X & Y — — —

Where to find Joltik

Black
White
Black 2
White 2		 Chargestone Cave
X
Y		 Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Route 116
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon		 Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Route 4, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, North Lake Miloch
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		 Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Joltik questions

Other languages

English Joltik
Japanese バチュル (Bachuru)
German Wattzapf
French Statitik
Italian Joltik
Spanish Joltik
Korean 파쪼옥 (pajjook)
Chinese (Simplified) 电电虫
Chinese (Traditional) 電電蟲

 

English Attaching Pokémon
Japanese くっつきポケモン
German Kleben-Pokémon
French Pokémon Crampon
Italian Pokémon Appiccicante
Spanish Pokémon Lapa
Korean 들러붙기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 吸附宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 吸附寶可夢

Name origin

jolt
a sudden movement or burst of electricity
tick
a mite-like parasite