Joltikin Pokémon SoulGold

bugelectric

Pokédex Entry

Attaching Pokémon

Since they can't generate their own electricity, they attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in a pouch.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugElectric

Dex

#595

Abilities

Compound Eyes(Primary)

Raises accuracy.

Unnerve(Secondary)

Foes can't eat Berries.

Swarm(Hidden)

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2rock ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Joltik

Base form

→

Galvantula

Level up Joltik to Lv. 32

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How to Obtain

Look for Joltik in Ilex Forest (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 10 to 15.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
4	ElectrowebLevel: 4Electroweb	electric	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
4	ElectrowebLevel: 4Electroweb	Snares the foes with an electric net. Lowers Speed.
8	Bug BiteLevel: 8Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
8	Bug BiteLevel: 8Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
12	String ShotLevel: 12String Shot	bug	PWR0	ACC95	PP40
12	String ShotLevel: 12String Shot	Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
16	Thunder WaveLevel: 16Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
16	Thunder WaveLevel: 16Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
20	Electro BallLevel: 20Electro Ball	electric	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
20	Electro BallLevel: 20Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
24	AgilityLevel: 24Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
24	AgilityLevel: 24Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
28	Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
28	Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
32	SlashLevel: 32Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
32	SlashLevel: 32Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
35	Giga DrainLevel: 35Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
35	Giga DrainLevel: 35Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
37	DischargeLevel: 37Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
37	DischargeLevel: 37Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
40	ScreechLevel: 40Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
40	ScreechLevel: 40Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
44	Gastro AcidLevel: 44Gastro Acid	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
44	Gastro AcidLevel: 44Gastro Acid	Stomach acid suppresses the foe's Ability.
48	Bug BuzzLevel: 48Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
48	Bug BuzzLevel: 48Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
Poison StingPoison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
Poison StingPoison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
Cross PoisonCross Poison	poison	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Cross PoisonCross Poison	A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
CamouflageCamouflage	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
CamouflageCamouflage	Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location.
LungeLunge	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
LungeLunge	Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
InfestationInfestation	bug	PWR20	ACC100	PP20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.