Galvantula Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,494, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Galvantula in Pokemon GO?

Galvantula's best moveset is Volt Switch with Bug Buzz. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Galvantula's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Galvantula reaches 2,494 CP at level 50 and 2,206 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Galvantula?

A 15/15/15 Galvantula shows 1,260 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,575 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 945 CP.

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

Weak to

Fire1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Electric0.625× Fighting0.625× Grass0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 201

Defense 128

Stamina 172

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

Joltik 50 Candy

Galvantula

Family

Joltik

Galvantula This page

Shadow forms Shadow Joltik Shadow Galvantula

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Galvantula is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Galvantula

1

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 52.1DPS 871TDO 2

Blacephalon Incinerate491 51.1DPS 562TDO 3

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 50.5DPS 1,038TDO 4

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 48.4DPS 595TDO 5

Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)Shadow Fire FangOverheat 46.9DPS 544TDO 6

Shadow RampardosShadow Smack DownRock Slide 45.7DPS 477TDO

Counters carrying Fire, Rock moves deal the most damage.

Use Galvantula against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Celebi Tier 5 #16rank

Hoopa (Unbound) Tier 5 #16rank

Inkay Tier 5 #16rank

Malamar Tier 5 #16rank

Meowscarada Tier 5 #17rank

Nuzleaf Tier 5 #18rank

Cacturne Tier 5 #18rank

Shiftry Tier 3 #19rank

Exeggutor Tier 5 #20rank

Exeggcute Tier 5 #20rank

How to get Galvantula

Evolve from: Joltik · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Galvantula arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Galvantula has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Bug Buzz. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Galvantula's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Galvantula takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel.

What is Galvantula's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Galvantula reaches 2,494 CP at level 50 and 2,206 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Galvantula?

A 15/15/15 Galvantula shows 1,260 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,575 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 945 CP.

Is Shadow Galvantula better than regular Galvantula?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Galvantula is #18 among Bug-type attackers at 20.6 DPS, while regular Galvantula is unranked. See Shadow Galvantula.

How do you get Galvantula in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Joltik (50 Candy).

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