Is Galvantula Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Galvantula's AbilityCompound Eyes makes Thunder 91% accurate, turning an unreliable move into a near-guaranteed nuke. Bug/Electric handles Nessa and contributes through the Champion Cup. 108 Speed outspeeds most things. One of the best Electric options in Galar that nobody talks about enough.
Joltik has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Joltik has the type edge here and should clean up Nessa's team.
Kabu's team hits Joltik's weaknesses hard.
Bea's typing presses Joltik's defenses.
Galvantula trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Galvantula has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Galvantula has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Galvantula trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Galvantula trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Galvantula trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Joltik on Rolling Fields (walking, Lv 7-9). Thunderstorm.
Your Joltik should hit Level 36 before you reach Opal, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Galvantula in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 14 locations for Galvantula in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Galvantula in SwSh
The path to Galvantula starts with Joltik at Lv. 7-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch JoltikEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 45%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%ThunderstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%ThunderstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 30%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 4Lv.13-15GrassRate 10%All WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%Thunderstorm
Step 2Galvantula ✓Route 7Lv.37-41OverworldRate 20%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 32%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 30%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Thunderstormor evolve from Joltik (Step 1)
Galvantula Weakness
Galvantula is weak to Fire and Rock. The Bug/Electric typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. At base 108 Speed, Galvantula outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
What is Galvantula Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Galvantula
 Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x55-66% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
 Dwebble BugRock | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
 Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x51-60% Flame Charge 2x44-52% | ||
Growlithe Fire | C | |
Dwebble BugRock | C | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x51-60% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x113-134%KO | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Carkol builds →Incinerate 2x48-58% Ancient Power 2x48-58% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x52-61% | ||
Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x79-93% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x152-179%KO | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x111-131%KO | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x81-96% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x114-134%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x147-173%KO | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x107-127%KO | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x78-93% | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x181-214%KO Rock Slide 2x76-90% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x148-174%KO | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x79-93% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x106-126%KO | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x91-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x186-219%KO Rock Slide 2x79-93% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x151-178%KO | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 2x80-94% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x109-129%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x78-92% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x164-193%KO Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x176-208%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x78-92% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x164-193%KO Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x183-216%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x78-92% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x164-193%KO Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x183-216%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Arcanine can KO Galvantula with Flare Blitz (187-220%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (261-307%).
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed42-49% Flare Blitz 2x187-220%KO Flamethrower 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Galvantula View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x261-307%KO Close Combat78-92% Earthquake87-102%KO | ||
Galvantula Evolutions
Galvantula is what Joltik becomes. Breed it for Joltik eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Joltik pushed Galvantula to 472 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +43. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Galvantula to get Joltik eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Double Team, Infestation, Lunge and 2 more.
SwSh Galvantula Best Moveset
Hazard setter and fast special attacker in one. AbilityCompound Eyes pushes MoveThunder to 91% accuracy, and MoveSticky Web slows grounded opponents on entry. 97 Sp. Atk at 108 Speed with Bug/Electric TermStab adds real offense. E-tier because 70/60/60 bulk limits how often it can perform both roles.
Best Build
Galvantula best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Galvantula gets Double Team and Infestation exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Grass and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Bug Buzz.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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.
It lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.
Galvantula Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Galvantula works as a pivot with 472 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Sticky Web with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Galvantula's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire) and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Galvantula's base 108 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Compound Eyes is the go-to ability for Galvantula. It increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×. Its hidden ability Swarm can work in specific setups. Unnerve is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Galvantula is a special attacker with base 97 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Sticky Web, Thunder, Bugbuzz, and Volt Switch. Sticky Web leads at 0% usage. Thunder provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Galvantula has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Galvantula has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves