Joltik
Bug/Electric-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Galvantula for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Sucker Punch Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Buzz. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Joltik takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 345
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 584 CP
Joltik moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam STAB | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Sucker Punch Best | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
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 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
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 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Sucker Punch (10 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Joltik raid guide
Best counters against Joltik
How to get Joltik
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Joltik 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 | 23 | 884 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 957 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 553 | 599 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 688 | 745 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 553 | 599 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 418 | 453 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 553 | 599 |
Is Joltik good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Joltik 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 (98 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Joltik 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 45 |
| Lv 3 | 76 |
| Lv 4 | 107 |
| Lv 5 | 138 |
| Lv 6 | 168 |
| Lv 7 | 199 |
| Lv 8 | 230 |
| Lv 9 | 261 |
| Lv 10 | 292 |
| Lv 11 | 321 |
| Lv 12 | 350 |
| Lv 13 | 380 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 409 |
| Lv 15 | 438 |
| Lv 16 | 467 |
| Lv 17 | 496 |
| Lv 18 | 526 |
| Lv 19 | 555 |
| Lv 20 | 584 |
| Lv 21 | 613 |
| Lv 22 | 643 |
| Lv 23 | 672 |
| Lv 24 | 701 |
| Lv 25 | 730 |
| Lv 26 | 760 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 789 |
| Lv 28 | 818 |
| Lv 29 | 847 |
| Lv 30 | 877 |
| Lv 31 | 891 |
| Lv 32 | 906 |
| Lv 33 | 920 |
| Lv 34 | 935 |
| Lv 35 | 950 |
| Lv 36 | 964 |
| Lv 37 | 979 |
| Lv 38 | 993 |
| Lv 39 | 1,008 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,023 |
| Lv 41 | 1,036 |
| Lv 42 | 1,049 |
| Lv 43 | 1,062 |
| Lv 44 | 1,075 |
| Lv 45 | 1,088 |
| Lv 46 | 1,102 |
| Lv 47 | 1,115 |
| Lv 48 | 1,129 |
| Lv 49 | 1,143 |
| Lv 50 | 1,156 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0595
- Height
- 0.10 m
- Weight
- 0.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0595_POKEMON_JOLTIK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Joltik in Pokemon GO?
Joltik's best moveset is Sucker Punch (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Joltik's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Joltik takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Joltik's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Joltik reaches 1,156 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,023 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 Joltik?
A perfect 15/15/15 Joltik shows 584 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 730 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 Joltik better than regular Joltik?
Shadow Joltik 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 Joltik in Pokemon GO?
Joltik spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Joltik be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Joltik 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.