No. 0737

Charjabug

Battery Pokémon

Official art

Charjabug is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 400. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug Electric

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 10.5 kg 23.1 lbs
Base stat total: 400 Higher than 38% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VII Sun & Moon

Abilities

Battery

Pokédex entryShield

Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.

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Base stats

HP57132–164224–318

Atk8291–147152–289

Def95103–161175–317

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe3650–9669–188

Total400Higher than 38% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

BugElectricshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FireRock

Resists

½×

ElectricFightingGrassSteel

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 36); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+96Max88No SP56Min50

Scarf144Tailwind192

At max Speed, Charjabug outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Charjabug against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
96		Charjabug · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
88		Charjabug · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
56		Charjabug · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Battery
This Pokémon's allies have the power of their special attacks multiplied by 1.3.

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

0.1% of teams · rank #195 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Battery
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 SpD
Tera Type: Water

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.1%
1500 weighting0.1%
1695 weighting0.1%
1825 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

Battery100.0%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 SpD94.7%
Relaxed 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def1.6%
Relaxed 252 HP / 8 Def / 248 SpD1.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD0.9%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def0.5%

Tera types

Water96.7%
Bug2.4%
Rock0.4%
Electric0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0736GrubbinBug
1. Level 20
  #0737CharjabugBugElectric
  1. Use Thunder Stone
    #0738VikavoltBugElectric

Moves

Level up 13


Evo	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
1	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
1	String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.	Bug	Status	—	95%	40
1	Vise GripNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	55	100%	30
15	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
23	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
29	Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.	Bug	Status	—	—	20
36	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
43	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
50	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
57	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
64	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Special	80	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 34


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Special	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Special	70	100%	20
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Special	55	95%	15
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10

Egg moves 2


Egg	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
Egg	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30

Biology

Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.

Design & origin

Charjabug is based on a 9-volt battery.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Category: Battery Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#028Original Melemele#028Original Akala#012Original Ula’ula#013Updated Alola#035Updated Melemele#035Updated Akala#012Updated Ula’ula#013Galar#017Kitakami#113

Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use.
Shield
While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws.
Sword
Its stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents.
Ultra Moon
It buries itself in fallen leaves and barely moves, munching away on humus. If you accidentally step on one, you’ll get a shock!
Ultra Sun
From the food it digests, it generates electricity, and it stores this energy in its electric sac.
Moon
Its body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around.
Sun

Names around the world

English: Charjabug
Japanese: デンヂムシ
Japanese (romaji): Dendimushi
Korean: 전지충이
Chinese (Traditional): 蟲電寶
Chinese (Simplified): 虫电宝
French: Chrysapile
German: Akkup
Spanish: Charjabug
Italian: Charjabug

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 140
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Grubbin: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 8 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 8 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Ultra Moon 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Ultra Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32

Moon 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Sun 1 area

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.