Joltik

Joltik official artwork
#0595

Joltik

Attaching Pokémon

BUGELECTRIC

Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own.

Joltik is No. 0595 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Electric-type Attaching Pokémon. Joltik can be found clinging to other Pokémon. It’s soaking up static electricity because it can’t produce a charge on its own. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Joltik first belongs to Generation V. Joltik does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Speed, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Compound Eyes, Unnerve and Swarm, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Joltik at a glance

Type
BUGELECTRIC
Weak to
FIREROCK
Best base stat
Speed — 65
Abilities
Compound Eyes, Unnerve, Swarm (Hidden)
Next evolution
Galvantula — Level 36
Height
0.1 m
Weight
0.6 kg
Generation
Generation V
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
190
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp50
Attack47
Defense50
Special Attack57
Special Defense50
Speed65
Total319

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Joltik is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIREROCK

Resists

ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×FIGHTING½×STEEL½×

Based on Bug / Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver