Voltorb Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Voltorb

Ball Pokémon

ELECTRIC

It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Voltorb Pokédex brings together the essential information for Voltorb, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Voltorb is National Pokédex #100 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Electric-type Pokémon.

This Voltorb Pokédex covers Voltorb across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Voltorb at a glance

Type: ELECTRIC
Weak to: GROUND2×
Best base stat: Speed — 100
Abilities: Soundproof, Static, Aftermath (Hidden)
Next evolution: Electrode — Level 30

Voltorb Pokédex overview

Voltorb has the Electric typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Ball Pokémon. It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Voltorb Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Voltorb quick facts

Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 10.4 kg
Generation: Generation I
Growth rate: Medium
Capture rate: 190
Base happiness: 70

Voltorb Pokédex type and weaknesses

Voltorb is weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel. These matchups come from Voltorb's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Voltorb and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Voltorb type effectiveness

Damage taken when Voltorb is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUND2×

Resists

ELECTRIC½×FLYING½×STEEL½×

Based on Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Voltorb Pokédex stats

Voltorb has a base stat total of 330, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 100. In the Voltorb Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Voltorb is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Voltorb base stats

Hp40

Attack30

Defense50

Special Attack55

Special Defense55

Speed100

Total330

Voltorb Pokédex abilities

Voltorb can have Soundproof, Static and Aftermath as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Voltorb functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Voltorb abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Aftermath Hidden

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Voltorb Pokédex evolution

Voltorb evolves into Electrode (Level 30). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Voltorb evolution family

Voltorb

Level 30

Electrode

Voltorb evolution requirements

Evolves into

Electrode

Level 30

Voltorb Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Voltorb has 1 form shown on this Voltorb Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Voltorb.

Voltorb Pokédex game appearances

Voltorb appears in 28 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal and Diamond. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Voltorb appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Voltorb game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter

BlackGame data

Black 2Game data

BlueWild encounter

CrystalWild encounter

DiamondWild encounter

EmeraldWild encounter

FireredWild encounter

GoldWild encounter

Green JapanWild encounter

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenWild encounter

Lets Go EeveeWild encounter

Lets Go PikachuWild encounter

Omega RubyWild encounter

PearlWild encounter

PlatinumWild encounter

RedWild encounter

Red JapanWild encounter

RubyWild encounter

SapphireWild encounter

SilverWild encounter

SoulsilverWild encounter

SunWild encounter

WhiteGame data

White 2Game data

XdWild encounter

YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Voltorb?

The locations below show where Voltorb can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Voltorb encounter locations

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105 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Alpha Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Horde	12	65%	—
Alpha Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Only One	25	100%	—
Blue	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	21	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Blue	Kanto Power Plant Area	Only One	40	100%	—
Blue	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	14	15%	—
Blue	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Blue	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	5%	—
Crystal	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time Day
Crystal	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time ♂orning
Crystal	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time Night
Crystal	Olivine City Area	Npc Trade	5–100	100%	Trade Krabby
Crystal	Team Rocket Hq Area	Only One	23	100%	—
Diamond	Sinnoh Route 218 Area	Walk	28	20%	Swarm Yes
Emerald	New ♂auville Area	Walk	22	4%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Area	Walk	24	20%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Area	Walk	25	10%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Area	Only One	25	100%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Area	Walk	26	5%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	22	4%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	23	10%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	24	20%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	25	10%	—
Emerald	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	26	5%	—
Firered	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	22	20%	—
Firered	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	25	10%	—
Firered	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	14	10%	—
Firered	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Firered	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	5%	—
Gold	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time Day
Gold	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time ♂orning
Gold	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time Night
Gold	Olivine City Area	Npc Trade	5–100	100%	Trade Krabby
Gold	Team Rocket Hq Area	Only One	23	100%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	21	20%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Power Plant Area	Only One	40	100%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	14	15%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Green Japan	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	5%	—
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	42	10%	Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 10
Heartgold	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	20%	—
Heartgold	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	10%	Radio Off
Heartgold	Team Rocket Hq Area	Only One	23	100%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	22	20%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	25	10%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	14	10%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Leafgreen	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	5%	—
Lets Go Eevee	Kanto Power Plant Area	Overworld	37–42	100%	—
Lets Go Pikachu	Kanto Power Plant Area	Overworld	37–42	100%	—
Omega Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Horde	12	65%	—
Omega Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Only One	25	100%	—
Pearl	Sinnoh Route 218 Area	Walk	28	20%	Swarm Yes
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 218 Area	Walk	28	20%	Swarm Yes
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 218 Area	Walk	29	20%	Swarm Yes
Platinum	Team Rocket Hq Area	Only One	23	100%	—
Red	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	21	20%	—
Red	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Red	Kanto Power Plant Area	Only One	40	100%	—
Red	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	14	15%	—
Red	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Red	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	5%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	21	20%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Power Plant Area	Only One	40	100%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	14	15%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	16	20%	—
Red Japan	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	5%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Walk	22	4%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Walk	24	20%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Walk	25	10%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Only One	25	100%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Area	Walk	26	5%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	22	4%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	23	10%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	24	20%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	25	10%	—
Ruby	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	26	5%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Walk	22	4%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Walk	23	10%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Walk	24	20%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Walk	25	10%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Only One	25	100%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Area	Walk	26	5%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	22	4%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	23	10%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	24	20%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	25	10%	—
Sapphire	New ♂auville Entrance	Walk	26	5%	—
Silver	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time Day
Silver	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time ♂orning
Silver	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	30%	Time Night
Silver	Olivine City Area	Npc Trade	5–100	100%	Trade Krabby
Silver	Team Rocket Hq Area	Only One	23	100%	—
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	42	10%	Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 10
Soulsilver	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	20%	—
Soulsilver	Kanto Route 10 Area	Walk	17	10%	Radio Off
Sun	New ♂auville Area	Only One	25	100%	—
Xd	Pokespot Cave	Snag	19	100%	—
Yellow	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	33	10%	—
Yellow	Kanto Power Plant Area	Walk	37	10%	—
Yellow	Kanto Power Plant Area	Only One	40	100%	—

Voltorb Pokédex moves

The Voltorb Pokédex lists 99 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Voltorb move explorer

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99 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
1	Screech	NORMAL	Status	—	85	40	Level Up
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
3	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
4	Sonic Boom	NORMAL	Special	—	90	20	Level Up
4	Thunder Shock	ELECTRIC	Special	40	100	30	Level Up
6	Eerie Impulse	ELECTRIC	Status	—	100	15	Level Up
9	Spark	ELECTRIC	Physical	65	100	20	Level Up
11	Rollout	ROCK	Physical	30	90	20	Level Up
14	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Level Up
16	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Level Up
19	Self Destruct	NORMAL	Physical	200	100	5	Level Up
22	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Level Up
31	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Level Up
34	Magnet Rise	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
37	Discharge	ELECTRIC	Special	80	100	15	Level Up
38	Mirror Coat	PSYCHIC	Special	—	100	20	Level Up
39	Explosion	NORMAL	Physical	250	100	5	Level Up
40	Gyro Ball	STEEL	Physical	—	100	5	Level Up
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Bide	NORMAL	Physical	—	—	10	Machine
—	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Eerie Impulse	ELECTRIC	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Electric Terrain	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Machine
—	Electroweb	ELECTRIC	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Explosion	NORMAL	Physical	250	100	5	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Flash	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Foul Play	DARK	Physical	95	100	15	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Gyro Ball	STEEL	Physical	—	100	5	Machine
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Metal Sound	STEEL	Status	—	85	40	Machine
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rage	NORMAL	Physical	20	100	20	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Reflect	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Rollout	ROCK	Physical	30	90	20	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Self Destruct	NORMAL	Physical	200	100	5	Machine
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Taunt	DARK	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Teleport	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Thief	DARK	Physical	60	100	25	Machine
—	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Machine
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Machine
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Torment	DARK	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Volt Switch	ELECTRIC	Special	70	100	20	Machine
—	Wild Charge	ELECTRIC	Physical	90	100	15	Machine
—	Zap Cannon	ELECTRIC	Special	120	50	5	Machine
—	Metal Sound	STEEL	Status	—	85	40	Egg
—	Recycle	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Egg
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Explosion	NORMAL	Physical	250	100	5	Tutor
—	Foul Play	DARK	Physical	95	100	15	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Magic Coat	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	15	Tutor
—	Magnet Rise	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Rollout	ROCK	Physical	30	90	20	Tutor
—	Self Destruct	NORMAL	Physical	200	100	5	Tutor
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Signal Beam	BUG	Special	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Sucker Punch	DARK	Physical	70	100	5	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Tutor
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Tutor
—	Mirror Coat	PSYCHIC	Special	—	100	20	Xd Purification
—	Refresh	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Xd Purification
—	Spark	ELECTRIC	Physical	65	100	20	Xd Purification
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Xd Purification

Voltorb Pokédex entries

The Voltorb Pokédex entries below let you compare how Voltorb has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Voltorb Pokédex entries

GameEntry

Red

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Blue

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Yellow

It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Gold

It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.

Silver

It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Crystal

During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its compo nents are not found in nature.

Ruby

VOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures POKé BALLS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this POKéMON looks very similar to a POKé BALL remains a mystery.

Sapphire

VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKé BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.

Emerald

It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.

Firered

A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.

Leafgreen

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.

Diamond