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Joltik (Japanese: バチュル, HepburnBachuru) (JOHL-tik[1]) is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Joltik is a tiny arachnid-like Pokémon covered in fuzzy yellow fur. Unlike normal arachnids, Joltik has only four stubby legs with blue tips. It has two large blue ovular eyes, and two smaller simple eyes of the same color above them. It has a small fuzz-covered mouth. It has a round pinkish patch on its underbelly which acts as a pouch that stores electric power.

Behavior[]

Joltik is often considered too small to create its own electricity, so it preys on Electric-type Pokémon and drains them of their electricity instead. They are also known to infest houses and feed off the electricity produced by wires or indoor appliances. Without electricity, Joltik often stand still or rest until they are able to find another source of power.

Evolution[]

Joltik evolves into Galvantula at level 36.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Chargestone Cave Common
Black 2 and White 2 Chargestone Cave Common
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Sword and Shield Route 4, Dappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell

Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch

Common

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

    Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.

  • White 2

    Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.

  • X

    Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.

  • Y

    They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.

  • Omega Ruby

    Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
50
Attack
47
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
57
Sp. Def
50
Speed
65
Total
319

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
4 Electroweb 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
8 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
12 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
16 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
20 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
24 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
28 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
32 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
40 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
44 Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
48 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Spider Web —% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
4 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
7 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
15 Electroweb 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
18 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
23 Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
26 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
34 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
37 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
40 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
48 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Clever 2 3 ♥
1 Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
1 Spider Web —% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Clever 2 0 ♥
4 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
7 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
12 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
15 Electroweb 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
18 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
23 Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Tough 3 0 ♥
26 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
29 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3 0 ♥
34 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
37 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
40 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
45 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
48 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
1 Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Spider Web —% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
4 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
7 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
15 Electroweb 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
18 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
23 Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
26 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
34 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
37 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
40 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
48 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Leech Life 80 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Camouflage Mothim —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Cross Poison Parasect, Spinarak, Ariados, Skorupi, Drapion 70 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Disable Venonat, Venomoth 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Feint Attack Gligar, Gliscor, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Dwebble, Crustle 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
LungeUSUM Mothim, Dewpider, Araquanid 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Pin Missile Beedrill, Spinarak, Ariados, Skorupi, Drapion, Golisopod 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Poison Sting Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Gligar, Gliscor, Wurmple, Skorupi, Drapion, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Skorupi, Drapion, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Rock Climb Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Camouflage Mothim —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Cross Poison Parasect, Spinarak, Ariados, Skorupi, Drapion 70 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
Disable Venonat, Venomoth 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Feint Attack Gligar, Gliscor, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Dwebble, Crustle 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
Pin Missile Beedrill, Spinarak, Ariados, Skorupi, Drapion 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
Poison Sting Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Gligar, Gliscor, Wurmple, Skorupi, Drapion, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Skorupi, Drapion, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
Rock Climb Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Cross Poison Parasect, Spinarak, Ariados, Skorupi, Drapion 70 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Disable Venonat, Venomoth 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Faint Attack Gligar, Gliscor, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Dwebble, Crustle 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Pin Missile Beedrill, Spinarak, Ariados, Skorupi, Drapion 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Poison Sting Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Gligar, Gliscor, Wurmple, Skorupi, Drapion, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Pursuit Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Skorupi, Drapion, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Rock Climb Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bounce USUM 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Gastro Acid USUM 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bounce ORAS 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
Gastro Acid ORAS 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bounce  85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Electroweb  55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Gastro Acid  100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • Joltik is revealed as the "Smallest Pokémon" in Guinness World Records 2012: Gamer's Edition.
  • Joltik can also be found on Route 116 in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire with the National Pokédex, received from Professor Birch after defeating or catching Kyogre/Groudon.

Origin[]

Joltik is likely based on a spiderling or tick. Like a tick, it will latch onto larger Pokémon, but instead of biting and parasitically draining blood like a real world tick, Joltik only drains the static electricity from the Pokémon's fur. Its hair and bare underbelly could make it based on a tarantula, just like its evolution.

Etymology[]

Joltik comes from jolt and tick.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 183. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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