Stats & Training
Charjabug's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Physical bulk with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense EVs.
While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.
Charjabug Weakness
Fire and Rock moves hit Charjabug for super-effective damage. The Bug/Electric typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Charjabug can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
 Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x20-25% Rollout 2x12-15% Rock Blast 2x12-15% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x42-51% Rock Throw 2x29-36% Smack Down 2x29-36% Rock Blast 2x17-20% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x47-56% Ember 2x37-46% | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x47-56% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x47-56% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x18-22% Rollout 2x10-13% Rock Blast 2x10-13% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Throw 2x29-35% Smack Down 2x29-35% Rock Blast 2x18-22% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x49-57% Flame Wheel 2x44-53% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Ember 2x29-35% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x41-49% Ember 2x29-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x26-32% Smack Down 2x26-32% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x46-55% Flame Wheel 2x43-51% Ember 2x37-43% | ||
 Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x39-47% Ember 2x29-36% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x39-47% Ember 2x29-36% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x78-92% Flame Wheel 2x49-58% Ember 2x41-49% | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x72-86% Incinerate 2x67-80% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Throw 2x29-34% Smack Down 2x29-34% Rock Blast 2x15-18% | ||
 Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x46-55% Incinerate 2x46-55% Smack Down 2x34-40% Flame Charge 2x34-40% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x46-55% Flame Wheel 2x44-52% Ember 2x36-43% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x79-93% Flame Wheel 2x50-58% Ember 2x42-50% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x71-84% Incinerate 2x69-82% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 2x50-58% Flame Charge 2x42-50% Ember 2x34-41% Fire Spin 2x29-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x27-32% Smack Down 2x27-32% Rock Blast 2x15-17% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x47-55% Incinerate 2x47-55% Smack Down 2x32-38% Flame Charge 2x32-38% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x84-99% Lava Plume 2x75-88% Flame Wheel 2x47-56% Ember 2x38-46% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x71-83% Incinerate 2x68-80% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 2x47-56% Flame Charge 2x40-48% Ember 2x31-38% Fire Spin 2x29-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x38-46% Rock Throw 2x27-32% Smack Down 2x27-32% Rock Blast 2x15-19% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x46-54% Incinerate 2x46-54% Smack Down 2x31-38% Flame Charge 2x31-38% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x85-100%KO Lava Plume 2x76-90% Rock Slide 2x38-46% Flame Wheel 2x48-56% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x69-82% Incinerate 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 2x48-56% Flame Charge 2x41-49% Ember 2x32-38% Fire Spin 2x28-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x38-46% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Rock Throw 2x26-31% Smack Down 2x26-31% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Carkol builds →Rock Slide 2x45-54% Ancient Power 2x45-54% Incinerate 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Smack Down 2x57-69% Rock Blast 2x30-35% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x102-120%KO Inferno 2x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x84-99% Incinerate 2x56-66% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x143-168%KO Flare Blitz 2x116-137%KO Flamethrower 2x98-116%KO Fire Fang 2x64-76% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 2x57-69% Ancient Power 2x56-66% Incinerate 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x72-85% Incinerate 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x35-43% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Nihilego's Power Gem hits Charjabug for 72-85%. Blaziken's Flare Blitz also KOs at 124-146%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x72-85% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Blaziken builds →Close Combat31-36% Flare Blitz 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Charjabug View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x75-88% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Charjabug connects Grubbin to Vikavolt in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+50 from Grubbin). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Charjabug to get Grubbin eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Discharge, Harden.
Sword & Shield Charjabug Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Charjabug's strengths as a defensive wall. Powerlens provides extra utility, and HP-heavy investment EVs back that up. Battery rounds out the package.
Best Build
Charjabug best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Round
- Bug Bite
- Eerie Impulse
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Charjabug learns Thunderbolt and Wild Charge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Ground and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Charjabug in Sword & Shield
6 encounter spots for Charjabug at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Charjabug in Sword & Shield
To get Charjabug, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyRainingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyRainingWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyRainingRoute 1ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.2-3 Forest5%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.2-3 Forest5%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Charjabug ✓Hammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3025%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3025%MidThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateThunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Charjabug Guide
At 400 BST, Charjabug is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Vikavolt before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Blaziken (Fire) and Golem (Rock) when using Charjabug. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 36 Speed, Charjabug won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Battery ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×. That's the one you want on Charjabug. It's the only ability Charjabug has.
Charjabug is a special attacker with base 55 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Charjabug has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Charjabug has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves