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Galvantula
EleSpider Pokémon |
デンチュラ
Dentula |
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#596 |
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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: 2 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
2
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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Galvantula (Japanese: デンチュラ Dentula) is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Joltik starting at level 36.
Biology
Galvantula is a yellow arachnid Pokémon. Its body consists of a head and abdomen. Its head is yellow on top and light purple on the bottom. It has two large, blue, forward-facing eyes with black pupils, and four, smaller, simple eyes sitting in a 2x2 pattern on its forehead. It has two long pedipalps connected from the underside of its head, which are blue and hairless on their lower half and covered in thick yellow fur on the upper half. Galvantula's body is covered in yellow and light purple fur on top with blue fur under its abdomen. Four tufts of hair sprout from under its abdomen and grow upward. Two large tufts sprout from the left and right of the rear, while two smaller ones sprout from each side. The fur on its back is light purple and with three thick, yellow stripes running up from its rear. Despite being based on a spider, Galvantula has only four legs. Each leg is connected to the head by a blue upper half. The lower half is covered in yellow fur and forms a bell-shape over its blue, conical feet.
Galvantula likes to use electrically charged silk to ensnare prey. Galantula preys on the chicks of bird Pokémon that cannot fly, by placing electrified threads near the nests. Galvantula attacks its foes with electricity by using the fur located on its abdomen. The electricity stuns the victim which can last three days and three nights. This allows Galvantula to consume the target at its leisure. Its pedipalps are very strong, allowing Galvantula to hold down unruly prey. It also uses electric webs to defend itself from threats. As seen in the anime, Galvantula is not particularly aggressive unless provoked. If bothered, it may attack in groups. It has been shown to be extremely caring and protective of its pre-evolution, Joltik, and will aggressively find ways to help it.
In the anime
Major appearances
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Multiple Galvantula debuted in Scraggy—Hatched to be Wild!, where they attacked Ash's newly hatched Scraggy.
In Crisis at Chargestone Cave!, multiple Galvantula and Joltik were residents of Chargestone Cave, where they fed off on its electricity. However, they began stealing 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!.
In Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, Colress used a Galvantula as a test specimen. It appeared to be one of Colress' favorites, as he called it his "star test subject", but it passed out when Colress attempted to increase the intensity of the EM waves. After it recovered, it was forced to fight Pikachu and Axew. It was eventually released from Colress's control when Team Rocket stole his data and deactivated the machine.
A Galvantula appeared in Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, where it played a major role.
In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, Teaque used a Galvantula during his battle against Ash in the Marine Cup Tournament. It battled Pikachu during the finals and was defeated, but not before it knocked out the ship's electricity as part of Teaque's strategy.
Minor appearances
In Emolga the Irresistible!, a Galvantula attacked Ash, Cilan, and Bianca.
In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Shepherd's Galvantula battled Cilan and his Pansage in the first round of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. It was soon defeated.
Two Galvantula appeared in a fantasy in New Places... Familiar Faces!.
A Galvantula appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.
In Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!, a Galvantula attacked Axew, which led Iris to believe Emolga was the culprit.
A Galvantula appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW017 |
Galvantula |
Ash's Pokédex |
Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon. Galvantula attacks its prey by shooting electrically-charged threads and its front mandibles can hold down opponents. |
BW062 |
Galvantula |
Ash's Pokédex |
Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon and the evolved form of Joltik. Galvantula captures its enemies using its electrically-charged threads. |
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In the manga
Galvantula in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Tula
A wild Galvantula attacked a BW Agency commercial shoot and injured several people in the process in Lights, Camera...Action. He was defeated by Black, who then proceeded to catch and later nickname him Tula.
Pokédex entries
Chapter |
Entry |
Pokémon Adventures |
Lights, Camera, Action |
When attacked, they generate an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. |
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Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Galvantula appeared in The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori.
Pokémon RéBURST
Tougo owns a Galvantula.
In the TCG
- Main article: Galvantula (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #102 |
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Unova
B2W2: #174 |
Black |
When attacked, they generate an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. |
White |
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. |
Black 2 |
It generates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. |
Y |
When attacked, they generate an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. |
Omega Ruby |
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. |
Alpha Sapphire |
When attacked, they generate an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#065 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #094 |
Sword |
It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis. |
Shield |
It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying. |
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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 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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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 7, Lake of Outrage
Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer)
Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Training Lowlands (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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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 |
Scorching Desert (1F-10F), Tyrian Maze (B1-B11), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall), Pika Land (1F-14F) |
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Rumble U |
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss) |
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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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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:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
77
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73 - 141 |
143 - 278 |
Defense:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
97
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91 - 163 |
179 - 322 |
Sp. Def:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Speed:
108
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101 - 176 |
198 - 346 |
Total:
472
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- 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 |
Sticky Web |
Bug |
Status |
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—% |
20 |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
1 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
1 |
Bug Bite |
Bug |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
Evo. |
Sticky Web |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
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 |
39 |
Discharge |
Electric |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
44 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
50 |
Gastro Acid |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
56 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Galvantula
- 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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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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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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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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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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TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Galvantula
- 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 Galvantula 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 Galvantula in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Galvantula
- 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 Galvantula
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Galvantula
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Galvantula
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see 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 Galvantula
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Galvantula
- × 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
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
Galvantula images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Galvantula was designed by Saya Tsuruta.
Origin
Galvantula is based on a tarantula.
Name origin
Galvantula is a combination of galvanism and tarantula.
Dentula may be a combination of 電気 denki (electricity) or 電柱 denchū (lightpole) and tarantula. It may also involve 虫 chū (bug, an alternate reading of mushi).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
デンチュラ Dentula |
From 電気 denki and タランチュラ taranchura |
French |
Mygavolt |
From Mygale and mégavolt |
Spanish |
Galvantula |
Same as English name |
German |
Voltula |
From Volt and tarantula |
Italian |
Galvantula |
Same as English name |
Korean |
전툴라 Jeontula |
From 전 (電) jeon and tarantula |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
電蜘蛛 / 电蜘蛛 Diànzhīzhū |
Literally "Electric spider" |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Галвантула Galvantula |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เดนทูลา Denthula |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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