About
Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They’re often found sticking to Yamper’s hindquarters.
- Abilities
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Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
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Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Swarm Hidden ability
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Height
- 0.1 m 0′04″
- Weight
- 0.6 kg 1.3 lb
- Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Distribution | Range at level 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 210–304 | |
| Attack | 47 | 89–212 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94–218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 57 | 107–234 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94–218 | |
| Speed | 65 | 121–251 | |
| Total | 319 | ||
Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.
Type matchups
Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.
Taking hits
- Weak 2×
- FireRock
- Resists ½×
- ElectricGrassFightingSteel
Same-type attacks
- Super effective 2×
- WaterGrassFlyingPsychicDark
Evolution
Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | Grass | Special | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Fury Cutter STAB Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 4 | Electroweb STAB Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage. | Electric | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 8 | Bug Bite STAB If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 12 | Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 |
| 16 | Paralyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| 20 | Electro Ball STAB Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150. | Electric | Special | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 28 | Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 32 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Discharge STAB Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 44 | Nullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle. | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Bug Buzz STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
Bug Bite STAB If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Bug Buzz STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Charge Beam STAB Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage. | Electric | Special | 50 | 90% | 10 |
Electro Ball STAB Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150. | Electric | Special | — | 100% | 10 |
Electroweb STAB Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage. | Electric | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
Leech Life STAB Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
Lunge STAB Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
Pounce STAB The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
Skitter Smack STAB Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Struggle Bug STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Never misses. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Takes the target’s item. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
Thunder STAB Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Paralyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
Thunderbolt STAB Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Volt Switch STAB User must switch out after attacking. | Electric | Special | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Wild Charge STAB User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
X-Scissor STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
Infestation STAB Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Bug | Special | 20 | 100% | 20 |
Lunge STAB Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
Struggle Bug STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Training and breeding
Training
- EV yield
- 1 Speed
- Catch rate
- 190
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 64
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Egg cycles
- 20 (about 5,140 steps)