Introduced in generation seven, with the Pokemon Sun and Moon games, Charjabug is a dual type bug and electric Pokemon. It is the second evolution in a three stage evolution line and evolves from Grubbin and into Vikavolt. Charjabug is classified by the Pokedex as the “Battery Pokemon” which indicates its general design. This guide will showcase Charjabug’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Charjabug.
About Charjabug
As a generation seven Pokemon, Charjabug first appeared in the Sun and Moon season of the anime in the episode So Long, Sophocles!. It was given as a gift from Ash to Sophocles as a farewell present. It evolves from Grubbin at level 20, and evolves into Vikavolt when it is leveled in a special magnetic field in generation seven while generation eight only requires the use of a Thunder Stone. The Pokedex mentions that Charjabug are frequently found in leaf litter and could shock an unsuspecting trainer.
| First appearance in anime | Pokmeon the Series: Sun and Moon So Long, Sophocles! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Sun and Moon |
| Region | Alola |
| Evolution | Evolves from Grubbin, evolves into Vikavolt when leveled a special magnetic field (Generation seven), or evolves when a Thunder Stone is used (Generation eight) |
| 1st Evo level | 20 |
| 2nd Evo level | Evolves into Vikavolt when leveled in a special magnetic field (Generation seven), or evolves into Vikavolt when a Thunder Stone is used (Generation eight) |
| Pokedex Entry | It buries itself in fallen leaves and barely moves, munching away on humus. If you accidentally step on one, you'll get a shock! |
Charjabug Base Stats
| HP | 57 |
| ATTACK | 82 |
| DEFENCE | 95 |
| SP. ATTACK | 55 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 75 |
| SPEED | 35 |
| TOTAL | 400 |
Appearance
Charjabug is a small cuboid Pokemon that seems to resemble a combination of a battery and a bug. It has geometric features as its eyes are square, its two pincers resemble the positive/negative prongs of a battery, and a gray rectangular mouth with a lightning bolt pattern. Most of Charjabug’s body is green, although its pincers are orange, and its mouth is gray. Charjabug is a small Pokemon at only 1 foot and 8 inches, or 0.5 meters, tall.
Behavior
As a generation seven Pokemon, Charjabug has not had many appearances to showcase its behavior. However, the Pokedex mentions that Charjabug is often hiding in the leaf litter of forest floors. It spends much of its time eating humus to eventually gather enough strength to evolve. Charjabug is also utilized by the people of the Pokemon universe as a method of storing electricity. This lends to its classification in the Pokedex as the “Battery Pokemon”.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a second stage evolution bug type Pokemon, there are not many strengths regarding Charjabug. Its physical defense is decent for a middle evolution Pokemon and its physical attack is usable. However, its speed stat is incredibly slow and its health pool is somewhat small. Furthermore, as a dual type electric and bug Pokemon, Charjbug takes 2x damage from rock and fire type moves. While it is not immune to any types, it is resistant against fighting, steel, grass, and electric type moves.
Best Moveset
As a Pokemon that has not fully evolved, Charjabug is usable in the NFE (Not Fully Evolved) format of competitive play. In this format, Charjabug can be utilized as a disruptive Pokemon that slows down your opponents. With an Eviolite held item, it can function as a defensive Pokmeon as well. Consider running Sticky Web, Skitter Smack, Volt Switch, and Toxic/Thunder Wave. Sticky Web will ensure that your opponent’s Pokemon are slowed down, Skitter Smack will lower the offensive capabilities of your opponent’s Pokemon, Volt Switch will give you an efficient switch out, and Toxic/Thunder Wave are interchangeable depending on how aggressive/disruptive you prefer to be.
| Sticky Web | Skitter Smack |
| Volt Switch | Toxic/Thunder Wave |
How to Catch Charjabug in Pokemon Go
Unfortunately, Charjabug is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. Some generation six Pokemon have been released into the game, but the developers will likely finish all the generation six Pokemon before they release generation seven Pokemon into the game. Until then, we will not know for sure if Charjabug’s pre-evolution can hatch from eggs, if it will appear as a raid boss, or how many candies it will require for evolution. It is likely to require 25 candies to evolve Charjabug from Grubbin and another 100 to evolve into Vikavolt. Once Charjabug is released into the game, you can expect to find it spawning in the wild nearby parks, farmlands, forests, gardens, woodlands, and other grassy areas.
Trivia
- The inspiration for Charjabug’s design seems to be a combination of a cocooned bug and a battery.
- The name Charjabug is a combination of the words charger and bug.
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FAQ
How do you evolve Charjabug?
In generation seven, you will need to level up Charjabug in a special magnetic field area. With generation eight, you can simply use a Thunder Stone on Charjabug in order to have it evolve. Once you have fulfilled the condition, you just need to allow the evolution animation play without pressing the “B” button.
How big is Charjabug?
While it is showcased as a large bug Pokemon in the anime, it is relatively small for a Pokemon. Charjabug is only 1 foot and 8 inches, or 0.5 meters, tall according to the Pokedex description. When Charjabug evolves into Vikavolt it becomes much larger at 4 feet and 11 inches, or 1.5 meters, tall.
What level should I evolve Charjabug?
Unlike other Pokemon that use evolution stones in order to evolve, Vikavolt will learn many different moves naturally through leveling. You do not need to consider its moveset as closely as other evolution stone Pokemon. As a result, you ought to evolve Charjabug as soon as you can to increase its power capabilities.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Battery Pokemon”. While Charjabug’s usability in competitive play is limited to a special format, it is a powerful Pokemon that can disrupt your opponents’ strategies. Its moveset allows you to slow down your opponents, lower your opponent’s special attack, and inflict status effects. Reserve a slot on your team for Charjabug if you want a dual type electric and bug Pokemon that can slow down your opponents.
