Great League PvP guide
Charjabug Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Charjabug is a Bug/Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #45. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Great League
#45
Strong pick
Type
Bug/Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,919
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CHARJABUG
Is Charjabug Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Charjabug is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #45.
Charjabug can evolve into Vikavolt, which is a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #234, and is also ranked #333 in Ultra League and #465 in Great League.
Charjabug PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #45 | 89.6 | Volt Switch, X-Scissor, Discharge |
Best Moveset for Charjabug in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Charjabug is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Charjabug in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charjabug PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → X-Scissor
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Discharge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Charjabug Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Charjabug wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Cramorant817
- Corviknight678
- Melmetal630
- Thievul619
- Tinkaton611
Difficult Matchups
Charjabug Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Charjabug's Bug/Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Charjabug in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Charjabug in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Charjabug's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
57% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
82% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ratings are shown from Charjabug's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Charjabug.
Best Teammates for Charjabug in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Charjabug should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Charjabug's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Charjabug's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Charjabug's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Charjabug's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Charjabug
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,497 | 38.5 | 1,973,820 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 1,498 | 39 | 1,972,688 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 1,496 | 38.5 | 1,969,655 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 1,500 | 38 | 1,968,768 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 1,498 | 39 | 1,968,404 |
Charjabug Stats in Pokémon GO
Charjabug's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Charjabug 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 113.4
- Defense
- 136
- HP
- 128
Charjabug Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Charjabug in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #209
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #173
Same Bug / Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #269
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #363
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #382
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #488
More PoGoCoach tools
Charjabug Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Charjabug in Pokémon GO PvP?
Charjabug's recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with X-Scissor and Discharge.
Is Charjabug good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Charjabug is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #45.
What counters Charjabug in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Shadow), Mimikyu and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Charjabug in Great League.
What is Charjabug weak to in Pokémon GO?
Charjabug is weak to Fire (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).