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Galvantula (JP) is a species of Pokémon. It is a dual-type Bug/Electric Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves from Joltik after reaching level 36.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Galvantula is a yellow arachnid Pokémon. Its 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 likes to use electrically charged silk to ensnare prey. Galantula preys on the chicks of bird Pokémon that cannot fly, by placing electrified threads near the nests. Galvantula attacks its foes with electricity by using the fur located on its abdomen. The electricity stuns the victim which can last three days and three nights. This allows 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.

Appearances[]

Origin[]

Galvantula appears to be based on a tarantula. The electric webs it creates are similar to electric fences.

Galvantula may be a combination of galvanism and tarantula.

Dentula may be a combination of 電池 denchi (battery), 電柱 denchū (utility pole), 虫 chū (bug), and タランチュラ tarantula.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Pokémon White They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Pokémon Black 2 It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
Pokémon White 2 It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Pokémon Y When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Pokémon Omega Ruby They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis.
Pokémon Shield It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Pokémon Violet When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Evolve Joltik
Pokémon White
Evolve Joltik
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Joltik
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Joltik
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Electric)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Electric)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Joltik
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Joltik
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 7, Lake of Outrage
Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer)
Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield
Route 7, Lake of Outrage
Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer)
Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome

Evolution[]

Joltik
Reach level 36.
Galvantula
PKMNSV595 PKMNSV596

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 77
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 97
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 108
Total 472

Moveset[]

Main article: Galvantula/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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