[[File:Sophocles Charjabug.png|thumb|250px|Charjabug in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Sophocles Charjabug.png|thumb|left|250px|Charjabug in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Horacio Charjabug.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Charjabug in the anime]]
[[File:Horacio Charjabug.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Charjabug in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Charjabug appears to be based on a cocooned bug and a battery. It may also be based on the {{wp|Monema flavescens|denkimushi}}, a caterpillar in Japan that, when touched, can give a sting that is said to feel like an electric shock. In addition, it bears a resemblance to {{wp|Passenger car (rail)|subway cars}}, which are typically powered by electricity and reflect its habit of living underground. It may be also based on a two-pronged electrical plug or {{wp|nine-volt battery}}. Its original evolution method of levelling up in a [[magnetic field]] might come from various insects such as termites (which also have mandibles), which use {{wp|geomagnetism}} to navigate their nests and orient their construction.
Charjabug appears to be based on a cocooned bug and a battery. It may also be based on the {{wp|Monema flavescens|denkimushi}}, a caterpillar in Japan that, when touched, can give a sting that is said to feel like an electric shock. In addition, it bears a resemblance to {{wp|Passenger car (rail)|subway cars}}, which are typically powered by electricity and reflect its habit of living underground. It may be also based on a two-pronged electrical plug or {{wp|nine-volt battery}}. Its original evolution method of levelling up in a [[special magnetic field]] might come from various insects such as termites (which also have mandibles), which use {{wp|geomagnetism}} to navigate their nests and orient their construction.
Based on its [[cry]], Charjabug may also be inspired by an {{wp|accordion}}.
Based on its [[cry]], Charjabug may also be inspired by an {{wp|accordion}}.
Charjabug communicating with Grubbin using sound waves
Charjabug is a small, cuboid Pokémon resembling an insect. Its body consists of three square segments. The last two sections have a thin, ring-like marking and a stubby brown leg on each side. Each eye is covered by a blue screen and is only visible when it glows. Two short, yellow spikes extend from the front square: one on each side of its rectangular mouth. The mouth itself is gray and has two jaws that close sideways, shaped like a lightning bolt when open.
Charjabug is often found half-buried in earth or leaves, munching on large quantities of humus. The sturdy shell covering Charjabug's body protects it from attacks, allowing it to eat peacefully. This diet helps Charjabug evolve into Vikavolt. In its body is an electric sac, which it uses to store electricity generated by digesting food. The electricity it stores could run a household for a whole day and can be shared with other Pokémon.[1] People on camping trips are grateful to have a Charjabug around. It can discharge electricity from the tips of its jaws to attack especially persistent opponents. Charjabug will zap anyone who accidentally steps on it. As shown in the anime, it can send sound waves to communicate with nearby Grubbin. Vikavolt is known to clasp Charjabug in between its legs and use it as a battery to enhance its Electric-typemoves, unless it is in an aerial battle.
Charjabug debuted in So Long, Sophocles!, where it was caught by Sophocles. Ash first trapped it in a cage and gave it to Sophocles as a farewell present, since he believed he was moving away. Charjabug evolved into a Vikavolt in Evolving Research!.
Charjabug, the Battery Pokémon. A Bug and Electric type, and the evolved form of Grubbin. Charjabug stores electricity and can share it with other Pokémon.
Charjabug is the only Pokémon whose Japanese name contains the uncommon yotsugana ヂ (di or ji).
Similarly, Naclstack's Japanese name (ジオヅム Jiodumu) is the only one that contains the uncommon ヅ (du or zu).
Origin
Charjabug appears to be based on a cocooned bug and a battery. It may also be based on the denkimushi, a caterpillar in Japan that, when touched, can give a sting that is said to feel like an electric shock. In addition, it bears a resemblance to subway cars, which are typically powered by electricity and reflect its habit of living underground. It may be also based on a two-pronged electrical plug or nine-volt battery. Its original evolution method of levelling up in a special magnetic field might come from various insects such as termites (which also have mandibles), which use geomagnetism to navigate their nests and orient their construction.
Based on its cry, Charjabug may also be inspired by an accordion.
Name origin
Charjabug may be a combination of charge (as in to charge a battery) or charger and bug.
Dendimushi may be a combination of 電池 denchi (battery) and 地虫 jimushi (grub).
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