Joltik
Attaching Pokémon |
バチュル
Bachuru |
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#595 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Compound Eyes or Unnerve |
Swarm
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
1
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Joltik (Japanese: バチュル Bachuru) is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Galvantula starting at level 36.
Biology
Joltik's size compared to a
Beartic. — Joltik is next to Beartic's underarm.
At 4 inches (0.1 meters) tall, Joltik is one of the smallest Pokémon in existence. It has four legs tipped with blue, conical feet. Its ovoid body is completely covered in yellow fur, with notable tufts sticking out on each side of its face, just over each eye, and its lower back. Joltik has four blue eyes. The two larger eyes are set relatively far apart on its face, containing black pupils. The two smaller simple eyes are situated between the first pair, slightly higher up on its face. Joltik's mandibles point downward and reside at the bottom of its face, where they closely resemble tufts of hair.
Joltik is one of the shortest Pokémon in existence. In fact, it is too small to generate its own electricity, so it attaches itself to larger Pokémon and feeds off their static electricity. More than often it prefers sticking on Yamper's hindquarters. It will also make its way into houses and feed off electricity in electrical sockets. All of the energy it absorbs it stores in an electric pouch on its body. As seen in the anime, Joltik is not especially aggressive, but will defend itself if bothered. It has been demonstrated that if Joltik is unable to find a source of energy, it will be unable to move and in serious danger.
In the anime
Major appearances
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Joltik debuted in Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!, where it was accidentally mistaken as Ash's Oshawott's missing scalchop. When Oshawott put it on his stomach, the angry Joltik started to shock Oshawott until it was taken off.
In Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, Sylvester used a Joltik to battle Georgia during the first round of the Club Battle tournament. They lost when Beartic fell on top of Joltik despite it using a master strategy in which it attached itself to Beartic's hide and used Thunderbolt on it.
In Crisis at Chargestone Cave!, multiple Joltik and Galvantula stole 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!.
A Joltik appeared in The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!, where it played a major role.
Minor appearances
Multiple Joltik appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.
A Trainer's Joltik appeared in A Close Call... Practically!.
In A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!, a Joltik was seen in the Wild Area.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW028 |
Joltik |
Ash's Pokédex |
Joltik, the Attaching Pokémon. Joltik cling to larger Pokémon, and absorb static electricity, storing the energy in a special pouch. |
BW088 |
Joltik |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Joltik, the Attaching Pokémon. Joltik absorbs static electricity by attaching to large Pokémon. |
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In the manga
Joltik in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
In An Odd Speech, a Joltik sits on top of a male Clerk's head while its Trainer watches Ghetsis deliver his speech at Accumula Town.
Multiple Joltik appeared in Underground Showdown.
Three Joltik appeared in a fantasy in A Misunderstanding.
A Joltik liberated by Team Plasma appeared in PS547 as one of the Pokémon stuck in N's Castle.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
Multiple Joltik appeared in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.
Pokémon RéBURST
Joltik appeared in RB01.
In the TCG
- Main article: Joltik (TCG)
Other appearances
Detective Pikachu
Six Joltik appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #101 |
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Unova
B2W2: #173 |
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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#— |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#064 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #093 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Chargestone Cave
Chargestone Cave (N's Pokémon) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Route 116 (hidden Pokémon*) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Route 4, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap
Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Training Lowlands, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Factory: Firebreathing Mountain, World Axle - B2F |
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Conquest |
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MD GTI |
Stony Cave (B1-B5), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall), Poké Forest (3F-5F), Pika Land (1F-14F) |
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Rumble U |
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (All Areas), Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Mimikyu Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
47
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46 - 108 |
89 - 212 |
Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Atk:
57
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55 - 119 |
107 - 234 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Total:
319
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
4 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
8 |
Bug Bite |
Bug |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
12 |
String Shot |
Bug |
Status |
— |
95% |
40 |
16 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
20 |
Electro Ball |
Electric |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
24 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
28 |
Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
32 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
37 |
Discharge |
Electric |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
40 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
44 |
Gastro Acid |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
48 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Joltik
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Joltik
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM07 |
Pin Missile |
Bug |
Physical |
25 |
95% |
20 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM62 |
Speed Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM73 |
Cross Poison |
Poison |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM80 |
Volt Switch |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM82 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR18 |
Leech Life |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR61 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR80 |
Electro Ball |
Electric |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR86 |
Wild Charge |
Electric |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Joltik
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Joltik
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
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Lunge |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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Poison Sting |
Poison |
Physical |
15 |
100% |
35 |
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Struggle Bug |
Bug |
Special |
50 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Joltik 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 Joltik in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Joltik
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Joltik
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Rising Voltage |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Skitter Smack |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Joltik
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Joltik
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Camouflage × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magnet Rise |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Climb × |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spider Web × |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- 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 Joltik
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Joltik
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Joltik could be obtained by completing the time-limited Special Research, Season of Legends.
Evolution
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Level 36
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Joltik images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Joltik is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 319.
- Joltik is tied with Flabébé, Cutiefly, Comfey, Cosmoem, and Sinistea as the smallest Pokémon.
- Joltik was designed by Saya Tsuruta.
Origin
Joltik's Pokédex entries state that it latches onto larger Pokémon to drain their static electricity, so it may be based on a tick. It may also be based on a jumping spider or, like its evolved form, a tarantula. Its Electric typing may derive from a recently confirmed hypothesis that spiders exploit electricity in the atmosphere (along with wind) to 'fly' or balloon using their silk.[1]
Name origin
Joltik may be a combination of jolt and tick.
Bachuru may be a combination of バチバチ bachibachi (onomatopoeia for electric crackling) and タランチュラ taranchura (tarantula). It may also be a combination of bug and 虫 chū (bug, an alternate reading of mushi).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
バチュル Bachuru |
From バチバチ bachibachi and タランチュラ taranchura |
French |
Statitik |
From static and tick |
Spanish |
Joltik |
Same as English name |
German |
Wattzapf |
From Watt and anzapfen |
Italian |
Joltik |
Same as English name |
Korean |
파쪼옥 Pazzouok |
From 파직 pajick and 쪼옥 jjook |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
電電蟲 / 电电虫 Diàndiànchóng |
From 電 diàn and 蟲 chóng |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Джолтик Dzholtik |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
บาชูรุ Bachuru |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Notes
- ↑ We Just Found Out Spiders Can Use Electricity to Fly Through The Air
External links
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