galvantula

Galvantula is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Bug / Electric

Abilities:

• Compound Eyes: Increases accuracy by 30%, making its moves more likely to hit.
• Unnerve (Hidden Ability): Prevents opposing Pokémon from using their held Berries in battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, arachnid-like Pokémon with a blue and yellow color scheme.
• Four pairs of fluffy yellow legs with blue tips.
• Large blue eyes with black pupils, giving it an alert and focused expression.
• Covered in fine, hair-like bristles that can conduct electricity.
• Has a small, blue, pointed abdomen with a yellow pattern on its back.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to inhabit forests and caves, where it can use its silk to trap prey.
• Often seen working in groups to ensnare larger targets.
• Uses electrically charged threads to paralyze prey, making it easier to consume.
• Constructs intricate webs to capture unsuspecting Pokémon and uses the silk for various functions, like building nests and creating traps.

In Battle:

• Known for its speed and ability to set up entry hazards like Sticky Web.
• Signature moves include Electroweb and Bug Buzz.
• Strong against Water and Flying types due to its Electric typing.
• Vulnerable to Rock and Fire types, which can exploit its Bug traits, and Ground types, which are immune to Electric moves.
• Often employed as a support Pokémon in competitive play to disrupt opponents' strategies.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Joltik starting at level 36.
• Joltik is a small, tick-like Pokémon, and its evolution into Galvantula sees it grow significantly in size and agility.

Interesting Facts:

• Galvantula’s ability to generate electrically charged silk is unique, setting it apart from other Bug types.
• Its design is inspired by tarantulas and electric spiders, combining the fearsome traits of arachnids with the power of electricity.
• Despite its intimidating appearance, Galvantula is known for its cooperative nature, often seen working with other Galvantula to capture prey.
• Featured in various Pokémon media, including games and the anime, where its electrical capabilities and web-making skills are highlighted.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: When attacked, they create 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 creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
• White-2: It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
• 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 create 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 create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
• 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.