Type matchups
Damage Joltik takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Electric type, Joltik 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
- 50
- Attack
- 47
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 57
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 319
Joltik has a base stat total of 319, higher than 21% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (65). With Sp. Atk (57) well above Attack (47), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 50 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Joltik can have the abilities Compound Eyes, Unnerve and Swarm.
How to beat Joltik
Joltik 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 Joltik'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
Joltik is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Joltik → Galvantula) and evolves into Galvantula.
Best counters to Joltik
Other Bug/Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Joltik weak to?
As a Bug/Electric type, Joltik takes super-effective damage from Rock and Fire moves.
What is Joltik resistant to?
Joltik resists Fighting, Steel, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Joltik?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Reshiram and Gouging Fire, which hit Joltik with super-effective attacks.