Joltik line or Grubbin line, which do you prefer?
Going with the hard questions first I see!Both the Joltik and the Grubbin lines have their pros and cons. While aesthetically and temperamentally I’d prefer Joltik as (to me, at least!) they are far cuter and much calmer, the Grubbin evolutions are better suited toward battles and are nowhere near as much of a common household pest.Joltik is known for sapping electricity by sneaking into homes and commercial buildings to ‘drink’ from electrical sockets when they can’t find a Pokémon to latch onto. This causes its own set of parasitic problems to the host Pokémon, should it not be a Galvantula of its own nest, who are far better suited to feeding young Joltik. Galvantula itself is also more prone to aggression than its pre-evolution, though that mostly manifests in cases of defense and when it hunts for food. The web it creates is also known for doubling as an electric barrier, should a Trainer or Officer need a corral or method of catching a runaway. Goodness knows I’ve had to use that method myself! Thankfully, Galvantula, should it be in connection to the web, can control the dosage.Grubbin, Charjabug, and Vikavolt are also much harder to maintain, health-wise, compared to ‘furred’ Pokémon like Joltik and Galvantula. The segments of Charjabug and Vikavolt’s bodies, for example, are notoriously difficult to clean, especially if the Pokémon in question doesn’t know or trust you. A mistake I made early in my career was approaching one without proper manners! Like most Bug Types, Vikavolt and its pre-evolutions have shiny carapaces when they’re in good health, and it starts growing mottled when they’re ill. Checking over a member of the Grubbin line (even though Grubbin itself is much calmer about it all) can be a hassle as, as stated, they’re far more aggressive than your average Joltik or Galvantula. However, the shine the Grubbin line gives off in good health is a beauty that simply cannot be ignored! They’re also far more useful than an average Joltik, being able to produce their own electricity (Charjabug and Vikavolt) and act as spare batteries (Charjabug).
- With Regards, Professor Lucas Forsythia
