Galvantula
Bug/Electric-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 501.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Volt Switch Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Galvantula takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 501
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,260 CP
Galvantula moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Volt Switch Best STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Lunge STAB | Bug | 55 | 33 | 3.0s | 18.3 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Lunge | Bug | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Galvantula is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Galvantula
Use Galvantula against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Galvantula
- Evolve from
- Joltik · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Galvantula knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 54 | 1,906 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 54 | 2,064 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,292 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,521 | 1,607 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,292 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 924 | 977 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,292 |
Is Galvantula good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Galvantula 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (201), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Galvantula 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 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 97 |
| Lv 3 | 164 |
| Lv 4 | 230 |
| Lv 5 | 297 |
| Lv 6 | 364 |
| Lv 7 | 430 |
| Lv 8 | 497 |
| Lv 9 | 563 |
| Lv 10 | 630 |
| Lv 11 | 693 |
| Lv 12 | 756 |
| Lv 13 | 819 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 882 |
| Lv 15 | 945 |
| Lv 16 | 1,008 |
| Lv 17 | 1,071 |
| Lv 18 | 1,134 |
| Lv 19 | 1,197 |
| Lv 20 | 1,260 |
| Lv 21 | 1,323 |
| Lv 22 | 1,386 |
| Lv 23 | 1,449 |
| Lv 24 | 1,512 |
| Lv 25 | 1,575 |
| Lv 26 | 1,638 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,701 |
| Lv 28 | 1,764 |
| Lv 29 | 1,828 |
| Lv 30 | 1,891 |
| Lv 31 | 1,922 |
| Lv 32 | 1,954 |
| Lv 33 | 1,985 |
| Lv 34 | 2,017 |
| Lv 35 | 2,048 |
| Lv 36 | 2,080 |
| Lv 37 | 2,111 |
| Lv 38 | 2,143 |
| Lv 39 | 2,174 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,206 |
| Lv 41 | 2,234 |
| Lv 42 | 2,262 |
| Lv 43 | 2,290 |
| Lv 44 | 2,319 |
| Lv 45 | 2,347 |
| Lv 46 | 2,376 |
| Lv 47 | 2,405 |
| Lv 48 | 2,435 |
| Lv 49 | 2,464 |
| Lv 50 | 2,494 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0596
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 14.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0596_POKEMON_GALVANTULA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Galvantula in Pokemon GO?
Galvantula's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Galvantula's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Galvantula takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Galvantula's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Galvantula reaches 2,494 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,206 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 Galvantula?
A perfect 15/15/15 Galvantula shows 1,260 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,575 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 Galvantula better than regular Galvantula?
Shadow Galvantula 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 Galvantula in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Joltik (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Galvantula be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Galvantula 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.