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    Charjabug

    Official artwork of CharjabugBug Electric
    • rain
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    Charjabug is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon, Charjabug is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves.

    Charjabug's maximum Combat Power stat is 1919 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Bug Bite and Discharge. Charjabug encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Charjabug is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP1919 CP
    Attack145 ATK
    Defense161 DEF
    Stamina149 HP
    Buddy distance1 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Charjabug Type Chart

    Charjabug takes increased damage from:Charjabug takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Fire
    • Rock
    Charjabug takes reduced damage from:Charjabug takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Electric
    • Fighting
    • Grass
    • Steel

    Charjabug's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderF TierExternal Link
    Bug Bug-type Attacker
    Bug Bite / X-Scissor    		F TierExternal Link#82
    Electric Electric-type Attacker
    Spark / Discharge    		F TierExternal Link#147

    Charjabug's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Charjabug's best moveset is Bug Bite and Discharge, with 8.94 DPS (damage per second) and 106.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
    • DPS8.94
    • TDO106.00
    • Weather
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.BugBug Bite ElectricDischarge 8.94106.015.2
        2.BugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 8.82104.615.0
        3.ElectricSpark ElectricDischarge 8.46100.314.4
        4.ElectricVolt Switch *ElectricDischarge 8.3098.514.2
        5.ElectricSpark BugX-Scissor 8.2297.514.0
        6.ElectricVolt Switch *BugX-Scissor 8.0795.713.8
        7.BugBug Bite DarkCrunch 7.2586.012.4
        8.ElectricSpark DarkCrunch 6.8180.811.6
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        Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

        Fast Attacks

        • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy3

          Effects
          Bug Bite has no special effects.
          See Bug Bite details page ↗
        • ElectricSparkDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Spark
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7

          Effects
          Spark has no special effects.
          See Spark details page ↗
        • ElectricVolt Switch *Damage13Energy20Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy20
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy16

          Effects
          Volt Switch has no special effects.
          See Volt Switch details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
          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 ↗
        • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy40

          Effects
          X-Scissor has no special effects.
          See X-Scissor details page ↗
        • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Crunch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Crunch details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Charjabug's has 1919 max CP (at Level 50). A Charjabug obtained from Raids can be encountered from 912 CP to 970 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1140 CP to 1212 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Charjabug can be found in the 684 CP to 727 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP1919 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch684 CP - 727 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs912 CP - 970 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids912 CP - 970 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        1140 CP - 1212 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        124 CP275 CP3126 CP
        4177 CP5229 CP6280 CP
        7331 CP8382 CP9433 CP
        10485 CP11533 CP12582 CP
        13630 CP14679 CP15727 CP
        16776 CP17824 CP18873 CP
        19921 CP20970 CP211018 CP
        221067 CP231115 CP241164 CP
        251212 CP261261 CP271309 CP
        281358 CP291406 CP301455 CP
        311479 CP321503 CP331528 CP
        341552 CP351576 CP361600 CP
        371625 CP381649 CP391673 CP
        401697 CP411719 CP421741 CP
        431762 CP441784 CP451806 CP
        461829 CP471851 CP481873 CP
        491896 CP501919 CP

        Charjabug evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of GrubbinGrubbin
        • 25 Candy25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of CharjabugCharjabug
        Thumbnail image of CharjabugCharjabug
        • 100 Candy100 Candy
        • Magnetic Lure Module
        		Thumbnail image of VikavoltVikavolt
        • Grubbin evolves into Charjabug which costs 25 Candy.
        • Charjabug evolves into Vikavolt which costs 100 Candy. You need to be under a Magnetic Lure Module to evolve.

        Charjabug family

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

        Official artwork of GrubbinGrubbin
        Official artwork of CharjabugCharjabug
        Official artwork of VikavoltVikavolt

        Charjabug in the meta

        Charjabug in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Charjabug has fairly balanced stats, but unfortunately, none of them are impressive, leaving this Bug/Electric-type high, dry, and mostly useless in PvE 🐛.

        ⚔️ Raids – Charjabug faints quickly, so it’s best to pass ❌.

        🛡️ Gyms – Charjabug may be a Bug-type, but it doesn’t deserve the beatdown it gets from virtually any Gym attacker 🥲.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Charjabug’s stats and moveset position it as a bulky spammer in PvP, showcasing its Community Day move Volt Switch even better than its evolution, Vikavolt 👀. It's an excellent lead, able to exploit Volt Switch’s lightning-fast energy gains to unleash Crunch and Discharge in no time, making a strong statement in the meta 🚨.

        Unfortunately, Charjabug’s tricks are limited to the Great League, but it has proven successful even in official tournaments 💫.

        🔵 Great League – Charjabug is perfectly suited for the Great League, where its bulk and quick-charging Charged moves can threaten top Pokémon, especially as a Lead ☝️. Its victories include key matchups against Rage Fist Primeape and Annihilape, Azumarill, and even Feraligatr 🤗. One of Charjabug’s underrated features is its array of resistances against major Great League types: Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel. Additionally, its ability to tank hits (unlike Galvantula) makes it a strong team fit. Charjabug is also an excellent safe switch, cutting down opponents to size and boasting a fun, effective moveset ⚡.

        🟡 Ultra League – Charjabug struggles significantly in the Ultra League, losing much of its utility.

        🟣 Master League – Charjabug stands no chance in the Master League and gets easily overwhelmed 🫥.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Charjabug

        Photobomb

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

        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.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Charjabug in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Charjabug, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Alola
                  Pokédex Number#737
                  Height0.5 m
                  Weight10.5 kg
                  RegionGeneration 7
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate20%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy5
                  Stardust300
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy25
                  Stardust10000

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Charjabug scaled to 0.3941176470588235x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Charjabug scaled to 0.3970588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Charjabug scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmCharjabug scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Charjabug scaled to 0.7647058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m0.88 m

                  Charjabug's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.88 m, with the average being 0.5 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 Charjabug in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS0.245 m0.25 m
                  0′10″0′10″
                  XS0.25 m0.5 m
                  0′10″1′08″
                  M0.375 m0.625 m
                  1′03″2′01″
                  XL0.625 m0.75 m
                  2′01″2′06″
                  XXL0.75 m0.875 m
                  2′06″2′10″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
                  Movement Timer0
                  Jump Time1s
                  Attack Probability10.0%
                  Attack Timer0
                  Dodge Probability15.0%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance0.5
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Charjabug Pokédex entries

                  Alola
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  SunIts body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
                  MoonFrom the food it digests, it generates electricity, and it stores this energy in its electric sac.
                  Ultra SunIt buries itself in fallen leaves and barely moves, munching away on humus. If you accidentally step on one, you’ll get a shock!
                  Ultra MoonIts stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents.
                  SwordWhile its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
                  ShieldIts digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.

                  Sprites

                  Photobomb

                  Regular and Shiny Charjabug

                  Charjabug high resolution sprites

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

                  Wallpaper

                  CharjabugCharjabugCharjabugCharjabug

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Charjabug’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

                  What are the best moves for Charjabug in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Charjabug in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.937 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 105.996.

                  How does Charjabug perform in Raids?

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

                  How does Charjabug rank as a Bug-type attacker?

                  Charjabug is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                  How does Charjabug rank as a Electric-type attacker?

                  Charjabug is an F-Tier Electric-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Charjabug?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Charjabug: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

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

                  Charjabug’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1697 CP and 1919 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Charjabug be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Charjabug can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Charjabug Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Charjabug cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.