Charjabug
#737 (Alola)
Best moveset for Charjabug
The best moves for Charjabug are Bug Bite and Discharge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Volt Switch and X-Scissor deal the most damage per turn.
Defending
Volt Switch
Elite TM
10.4DPS
31.2DPS
Trainer Battles
Volt Switch
Elite TM
4EPT
1.95DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Grubbin family. Charjabug evolves from Grubbin for 25 Candy, and into Vikavolt for 100 Candy.
Game images
Charjabug, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Charjabug is a Bug & Electric Pokémon which evolves from Grubbin. It is weak to Rock and Fire moves. Charjabug's best moveset is Bug Bite & Discharge and it has a Max CP of 1,919. Charjabug evolves into Vikavolt.
About
"Its stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Volt Switch Elite TM | 13 | 10.4 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
8.1 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
8 | 99% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
7.6 | 94% |
|
Volt Switch
Elite TM
10.4 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
7.6 | 94% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
7.4 | 92% |
|
Volt Switch
Elite TM
10.4 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
7.4 | 92% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.3 | 90% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.6 | 81% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
6.6 | 81% |
|
Volt Switch
Elite TM
10.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.4 | 80% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
6.2 | 76% |
|
Volt Switch
Elite TM
10.4 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
6.1 | 75% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.2 | 65% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.4 | 54% |
|
Volt Switch
Elite TM
10.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4 | 50% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Charjabug?
Charjabug is weak to Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Charjabug is Blacephalon with Incinerate and Mind Blown, followed by Mega Delphox, Mega Blaziken and Mega Charizard Y.
The top Charjabug counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Blacephalon | 100% | |
| Mega Delphox | 99% | |
| Mega Delphox | 98% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 97% | |
| Blacephalon | 94% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 94% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 93% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 91% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 91% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
145 |
| Defense |
|
161 |
| Stamina |
|
149 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 129 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
727 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
970 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,455 |
|
Level 40 |
1,697 |
|
Level 50 |
1,919 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,212 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,576 |
Costumes
