Charjabug
Bug/Electric-type, Generation 7. Evolves into Vikavolt for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Charjabug takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 455
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 970 CP
Charjabug moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Volt Switch STAB Elite | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Charjabug raid guide
Best counters against Charjabug
How to get Charjabug
- Evolve from
- Grubbin · 25 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Charjabug knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,467 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,588 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,163 | 1,236 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 706 | 751 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
Is Charjabug good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Charjabug has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (161 Defense / 149 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Charjabug deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 75 |
| Lv 3 | 126 |
| Lv 4 | 177 |
| Lv 5 | 229 |
| Lv 6 | 280 |
| Lv 7 | 331 |
| Lv 8 | 382 |
| Lv 9 | 433 |
| Lv 10 | 485 |
| Lv 11 | 533 |
| Lv 12 | 582 |
| Lv 13 | 630 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 679 |
| Lv 15 | 727 |
| Lv 16 | 776 |
| Lv 17 | 824 |
| Lv 18 | 873 |
| Lv 19 | 921 |
| Lv 20 | 970 |
| Lv 21 | 1,018 |
| Lv 22 | 1,067 |
| Lv 23 | 1,115 |
| Lv 24 | 1,164 |
| Lv 25 | 1,212 |
| Lv 26 | 1,261 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,309 |
| Lv 28 | 1,358 |
| Lv 29 | 1,406 |
| Lv 30 | 1,455 |
| Lv 31 | 1,479 |
| Lv 32 | 1,503 |
| Lv 33 | 1,528 |
| Lv 34 | 1,552 |
| Lv 35 | 1,576 |
| Lv 36 | 1,600 |
| Lv 37 | 1,625 |
| Lv 38 | 1,649 |
| Lv 39 | 1,673 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,697 |
| Lv 41 | 1,719 |
| Lv 42 | 1,741 |
| Lv 43 | 1,762 |
| Lv 44 | 1,784 |
| Lv 45 | 1,806 |
| Lv 46 | 1,829 |
| Lv 47 | 1,851 |
| Lv 48 | 1,873 |
| Lv 49 | 1,896 |
| Lv 50 | 1,919 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0737
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 10.50 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0737_POKEMON_CHARJABUG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Charjabug in Pokemon GO?
Charjabug's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Charjabug's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Charjabug takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Charjabug's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Charjabug reaches 1,919 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,697 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Charjabug?
A perfect 15/15/15 Charjabug shows 970 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,212 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Charjabug better than regular Charjabug?
Shadow Charjabug deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Charjabug in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Grubbin (25 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Charjabug be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Charjabug depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.