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Joltik

JoltikBug Electric
  • rain
Joltik is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Joltik is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,023 CP and is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Sucker Punch / Discharge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Joltik Stats and Max CP

110 ATK
98 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1156 CP
Lvl 40
1023 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
730 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
584 CP
Lvl 15 Research
438 CP

Joltik's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Joltik PvE Analysis

⚔️ Raids – Joltik is an itty-bitty under-evolved little fella with a max CP of 1156. Needless to say, Joltik is not a viable Pokémon for raids.

🔮 Dynamax – N/A

Joltik PvP Analysis

With a maximum CP of 1156, Joltik is not strong enough for the three open PvP leagues. Even in the 500 CP Little Cup format, Joltik has not seen much success so far. As such, even though certain unevolved Pokémon can do well in PvP, Joltik so far has not been one of them.

🔵 Great League – N/A

🟡 Ultra League – N/A

🟣 Master League – N/A

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
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Joltik Type Chart

Joltik takes increased damage from:Joltik takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Joltik takes reduced damage from:Joltik takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Joltik best moveset

Moves

Sucker Punch + Discharge

DarkSucker Punch
ElectricDischarge
Joltik's best moveset is Sucker Punch and Discharge, with 6.07 DPS (damage per second) and 54.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Rain weather.
1.DarkSucker PunchElectricDischarge4.756.0754.6
2.DarkSucker PunchBugBug Buzz4.635.9053.1
3.ElectricCharge BeamElectricDischarge4.445.6651.0
4.ElectricCharge BeamBugBug Buzz4.295.4849.3
5.DarkSucker PunchPoisonCross Poison4.045.1646.4
6.ElectricCharge BeamPoisonCross Poison3.624.6241.5
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSucker Punch560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sucker Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy7

    Effects
    Sucker Punch has no special effects.
    See Sucker Punch details page ↗
  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • ElectricDischarge65332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Discharge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Discharge has no special effects.
    See Discharge details page ↗
  • PoisonCross Poison40331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Cross Poison
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
    See Cross Poison details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Joltik's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Joltik's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Joltik has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Joltik CP Chart

CP Chart

Joltik reaches a maximum of 1,023 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 539–584 CP, rising to 674–730 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 404–438 CP.

Max CPMax CP1023 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch404 CP - 438 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs539 CP - 584 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids539 CP - 584 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
674 CP - 730 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Joltik Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
114 CP245 CP376 CP
4107 CP5138 CP6168 CP
7199 CP8230 CP9261 CP
10292 CP11321 CP12350 CP
13380 CP14409 CP15438 CP
16467 CP17496 CP18526 CP
19555 CP20584 CP21613 CP
22643 CP23672 CP24701 CP
25730 CP26760 CP27789 CP
28818 CP29847 CP30877 CP
31891 CP32906 CP33920 CP
34935 CP35950 CP36964 CP
37979 CP38993 CP391008 CP
401023 CP411036 CP421049 CP
431062 CP441075 CP451088 CP
461102 CP471115 CP481129 CP
491143 CP501156 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#595
Height0.1 m
Weight0.6 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
JoltikJoltik
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
GalvantulaGalvantula
  • Joltik evolves into Galvantula which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Joltik

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Joltik's Bug and Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Joltik.

Bug Bug

Electric Electric

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Joltik Candy296 Joltik Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Joltik Candy10 Joltik Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Joltik Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Joltik Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Joltik Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Joltik Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Joltik Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Joltik Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Joltik Candy-

Joltik Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Joltik from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Joltik in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Joltik family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Joltik in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

JoltikJoltik
GalvantulaGalvantula
Shadow Joltik (Shadow)Shadow Joltik
Shadow Galvantula (Shadow)Shadow Galvantula

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
JoltikJoltikJoltikScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmJoltikJoltik
0.05 m0.05 m0.1 m0.15 m0.16 m

Joltik's height ranges from 0.05 m to 0.16 m, with the average being 0.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Joltik in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.049 m0.05 m
0′02″0′02″
XS0.05 m0.1 m
0′02″0′04″
M0.075 m0.125 m
0′03″0′05″
XL0.125 m0.15 m
0′05″0′06″
XXL0.15 m0.155 m
0′06″0′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Joltik

Joltik high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Joltik. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Joltik Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Joltik Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackJoltik that live in cities have learned a technique for sucking electricity from the outlets in houses.
WhiteThey attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
Black 2, White 2Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
X, Omega RubySince it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
Y, Alpha SapphireThey attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.
SwordJoltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own.
ShieldJoltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Joltik’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon, Joltik is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Joltik in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Joltik in Pokémon GO are Sucker Punch and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.068 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 54.607.

How does Joltik perform in Raids?

Joltik's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Joltik rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Joltik's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Joltik?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Joltik: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

What is Joltik’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Joltik’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1023 CP and 1156 CP at Level 50.

Can Joltik be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Joltik can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Joltik Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Joltik cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.