Galvantula

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Bug Electric Galvantula (デンチュラ Dentula)
EleSpider Pokémon Pokémon
Pokédex
National — ← 596 → —
Unova — Kalos — Alola —
Ability		Gender
Compoundeyes Unnerve Swarm (Dream World)		50% ♂/50% ♀
Pokédex color		Egg groups
'Yellow'		Unknown
Weight		Height
31.5 lbs.	14.3 kg	2'07 ft.	0.8 m
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 70 77 60 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 97 60 108 Total 472

Galvantula (Japanese: デンチュラ Dentula) is a Generation VBug/Electric-type Pokémon that appears in the Pokémon Black and White games. Its classification is the EleSpider Pokémon and has the abilities Compoundeyes and Unnerve. Galvantula evolves from Joltik at level 36.

Special Abilities

Galvantula has the ability to release two energy strings capable of creating a massive electric shock that can paralyze and kill prey. The dual energy strings are produced from Galvantula's fangs and can also form into a large net.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location
Black/White	Evolve Joltik

Pokédex Entries

Generations I - IV
Galvantula did not appear during the Generation I - IV games.
Black
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
White
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Black 2
It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
White 2
It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
X
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Y
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	Leech Life	20	100%	15	Bug	Physical
1	Spider Web	-	-%	10	Bug	Status
1	String Shot	-	95%	40	Bug	Status
1	Thunder Wave	-	-%	10	Electric	Status
4	Thunder Wave	-	-%	10	Electric	Status
7	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
12	Fury Cutter	20	95%	20	Bug	Physical
15	Electroweb	55	95%	15	Electric	Special
18	Bug Bite	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical
23	Gastro Acid	-	100%	10	Poison	Status
26	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
29	Electro Ball	-	100%	10	Electric	Special
34	Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
40	Agility	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
46	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical
54	Discharge	80	100%	15	Electric	Special
60	Bug Buzz	90	100%	10	Bug	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back
	Galvantula did not appear in Generation I
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal		Back
	Galvantula did not appear in Generation II
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Galvantula did not appear in Generation III
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	Galvantula did not appear in Generation IV
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2	Back

Trivia

• As seen in its general shape as well as its name, Galvantula is based off of a tarantula.
• Its Japanese name is likely a combination of 電気 denki, electricity, or 電柱 denchū, lightpole, and タランチュラ taranchura, tarantula.
• Galvantula was among eight Pokémon revealed on the show Oha Suta on June 27, 2010. It was officially revealed on the October issue of Coro Coro on September 11, 2010.
• Galvuantula is the fourth Pokémon with the appearance of a spider, the others being Spinarak, Ariados and Joltik.
• No other Pokémon shares the same type combination as Galvantula, with the exception of its pre-evolution, Joltik.
• Galvantula is a portmanteau of the worlds "galvant" and "tarantula".
• Galvantula and it's pre-evolution, Joltik, are the only Pokémon that can learn Electroweb by leveling up.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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