Galvantula (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Galvantula (disambiguation).

Galvantula EleSpider Pokémon デンチュラ Dentula #596 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Compound Eyes or Unnerve Cacophony Cacophony Swarm Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Galvantula 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 31.5 lbs. 14.3 kg Galvantula 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 165	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Galvantula 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Galvantula (Japanese: デンチュラ Dentula) is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Joltik starting at level 36.

Biology

Galvantula's body consists of a head and abdomen. Its head is yellow on top and light purple on the bottom. It has two large, blue, forward-facing eyes with black pupils, and four, smaller, simple eyes sitting in a 2x2 pattern on its forehead. It has two long pedipalps connected from the underside of its head, which are blue and hairless on their lower half and covered in thick yellow fur on the upper half. Galvantula's body is covered in yellow and light purple fur on top with blue fur under its abdomen. Four tufts of hair sprout from under its abdomen and grow upward. Two large tufts sprout from the left and right of the rear, while two smaller ones sprout from each side. The fur on its back is light purple and with three thick, yellow stripes running up from its rear. Despite being based on a spider, Galvantula has only four legs. Each leg is connected to the head by a blue upper half. The lower half is covered in yellow fur and forms a bell-shape over its blue, conical feet.

Galvantula, and its pre-evolution Joltik, are the only Pokémon that can learn Electroweb by leveling up. Galvantula in particular likes to use electrically charged silk to ensnare prey. The electricity stuns the victim, allowing Galvantula to consume the target at its leisure. Its pedipalps are very strong, allowing Galvantula to hold down unruly prey. It also uses electric webs to defend itself from threats. As seen in the anime, Galvantula is not particularly aggressive unless provoked. If bothered, it may attack in groups. It has been shown to be extremely caring and protective of its pre-evolution, Joltik, and will aggressively find ways to help it.

In the anime

Galvantula in the anime

Major appearances

A swarm of Galvantula made its debut in Scraggy—Hatched to be Wild!, where they attacked Ash's newly hatched Scraggy.

Another swarm of Galvantula appeared in Crisis at Chargestone Cave!.

A Galvantula appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot! as a test specimen of Colress.

A Galvantula appeared in Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!

A Galvantula appeared in Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! under the ownership of Teaque. It battled Ash's Pikachu in the final of the Marine Cup Tournament but was defeated by him.

Minor appearances

A Galvantula appeared in Emolga the Irresistible!, attacking Ash, Cilan and Bianca.

A photo of a Galvantula appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

A Galvantula appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup! under the ownership of Shepherd.

Dino also owns a Galvantula, which appeared in A Unova League Evolution! on the scoreboard of the full battles in his battle against Katharine.

A Galvantula appeared in a fantasy/flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.

A Galvantula appeared in Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!.

A Galvantula appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW017 Galvantula Ash's Pokédex Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon. Galvantula attacks its prey by shooting electrically-charged threads and its front mandibles can hold down opponents. BW062 Galvantula Ash's Pokédex Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon and the evolved form of Joltik. Galvantula captures its enemies using its electrically-charged threads.

In the manga

Galvantula in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Galvantula appeared in PNA5.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tula

A wild Galvantula attacked a BW Agency commercial shooting and injured several people in the process. It was defeated by Black, captured, and later named Tula.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Tougo owns a Galvantula.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures Lights, Camera, Action When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

In the TCG

Main article: Galvantula (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. White They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. Black 2 It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense. White 2
Generation VI X They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. Y When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads. Omega Ruby They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it. Alpha Sapphire When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Evolve Joltik Black 2 White 2 Evolve Joltik Dream World Spooky Manor*
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Electric) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Joltik
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Firebreathing Mountain, World Axle - B2F Conquest Violight MD GTI Scorching Desert (1F-10F), Tyrian Maze (B1-B11), Silent Tundra (B1-B26), Dreamy Island (1F-25F), Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber), Cape at the Edge (B1-B29), Pika Land (1F-14F), Magnagate dungeons Rumble U Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Su Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 258 Rumble World White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (All Areas), Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (All Areas)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 97		91 - 163	179 - 322
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 108		101 - 176	198 - 346
Total: 472	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 011 String Shot Bug Status 0000— 09595% 40 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Spider Web Bug Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 Evo.Evo. Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 077 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 1212 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 1515 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 09595% 15 1818 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 2323 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 2626 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2929 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 3434 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100100% 15 4040 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4646 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 5454 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 6060 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM83 TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Camouflage Normal Status — —% 20 Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Pin Missile Bug Physical 25 95% 20 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Galvantula in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Galvantula in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Galvantula can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Galvantula cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Galvantula Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Galvantula Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He doesn't like to deal with Reuniclus, because he was forced to help with Reuniclus's experiments in the past. He is determined to protect and raise Joltik.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Discharge Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Compoundeyes Ability 2: Sequence Ability 3: Sponge Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Joltik when its Speed is 84 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Motozane, Sekisō, and Yasutomo
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 60 - 80 0 #370 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed.

Evolution

Unevolved Joltik  Bug  Electric

Level 36 →

First Evolution Galvantula  Bug  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Galvantula images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Galvantula was designed by Saya Tsuruta.

Origin

Galvantula is based on a tarantula.

Name origin

Galvantula is a combination of galvanism and tarantula.

Dentula may be a combination of 電気 denki (electricity) or 電柱 denchū (lightpole) and tarantula. It may also involve 虫 chū (bug, an alternate reading of mushi).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese デンチュラ Dentula From 電気 denki and タランチュラ taranchura French Mygavolt From Mygale and mégavolt Spanish Galvantula Same as English name German Voltula From Volt and tarantula Italian Galvantula Same as English name Korean 전툴라 Jeontula From 전 (電) jeon and tarantula Mandarin Chinese 電蜘蛛 / 电蜘蛛 Diànzhīzhū Literally "Electric spider" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Галвантула Galvantula Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Tula

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