Type matchups
Damage Charjabug takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Electric type, Charjabug has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Bug/Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 57
- Attack
- 82
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 36
- Total
- 400
Charjabug has a base stat total of 400, higher than 33% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (95). With Attack (82) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. At 36 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 57 HP, 95 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Charjabug's only ability is Battery.
How to beat Charjabug
Charjabug takes 2× damage from Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Steel, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Charjabug's Electric moves and resists its Bug moves. Reshiram hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Electric moves. Gouging Fire hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Electric moves.
Evolution
Charjabug is the middle stage of its line (Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt): it evolves from Grubbin and into Vikavolt.
Best counters to Charjabug
Other Bug/Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Charjabug weak to?
As a Bug/Electric type, Charjabug takes super-effective damage from Rock and Fire moves.
What is Charjabug resistant to?
Charjabug resists Fighting, Steel, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Charjabug?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Reshiram and Gouging Fire, which hit Charjabug with super-effective attacks.