Research Notes - Joltik
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Galvantula are relatives of Ariados. They can be easily distinguished by their hairy bristles, which are an adaptation that Joltik developed to stick to the fur of their hosts. These Pokémon have also evolved a number of secondary eyes that aid them in depth perception and light detection. Perhaps their most amazing adaptation, however, is their ability to electrify their webs so that they can quickly immobilize fleeing prey. Their silk is nearly identical to that of Ariados in composition, but it is slightly modified to be highly conductive of electricity. Because of this property as well as its strength, it is currently being researched for use in electronics.

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Diet

Joltik are parasitic; they use their bristles to attach themselves to the fur of other Pokémon and feed on static electricity. They may also feed on electricity found in cities. Galvantula use electrified silk to hunt smaller mammal and insect prey.

Care

Trainers may find it difficult to keep track of tiny Joltik. Luckily, once they find a suitable source of electricity, they rarely move away from it. Trainers can purchase special, rug-like electrical pads for their Joltik to use in feeding, though some may find it easier to simply wear wool clothing and let their Joltik attach to them as they go about their day. Galvantula like to mark their territories with electrified silk; it will take some time for them to unlearn this behavior.

Caution

Joltik can be a nuisance in cities where they can cause small blackouts as they feed. They can also be a bother to trainers with Electric-type Pokémon, as they can attach unnoticed before they begin draining their hosts of electricity; they will also shock those that try to remove them. Galvantula are not aggressive, but their sticky webs can be dangerous as they adhere to skin and deliver stunning electric shocks. Angering a single Galvantula will spur its entire cluster to attack.

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Behavior

Joltik are aloof Pokémon. They do not react much to the presence of humans. They almost always flee when they sense danger. (0 / 0 / -2)

Galvantula are watchful Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory, but will not attack unless provoked. They tend to fight when they sense danger. (0 / 1 / 1)