Is Galvantula viable in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles?

Galvantula is ranked #88 in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles with 2.27% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Galvantula counters

Gen 8 National Dex Doubles · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0596 Galvantula

BugElectric

USAGE 2.3% #88

ABILITYCompound Eyes

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 77

DEF 60

SPA 97

SPD 60

SPE 108

BST472

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireRock

½×

ElectricGrassFightingSteel

Moves

Thunder 100.0% Sticky Web 89.5% Bug Buzz 89.5% Volt Switch 89.5% String Shot 10.5% Thunder Wave 10.5% Toxic 10.5% Facade 0.0%

Items

Life Orb 89.5% Focus Sash 10.5% Toxic Orb 0.0% Air Balloon 0.0% Wide Lens 0.0%

Abilities

Compound Eyes89.5%Unnerve10.5%Swarm0.0%

Common Teammates

Slaking85.2%

Shedinja14.8%

Aggron-Mega14.8%

Slowbro-Galar14.8%

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #88 with 2.27% usage. Sorted by reliability score.