Volbeat Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Volbeat official artwork
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Volbeat

Firefly Pokémon

BUG

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

Volbeat Pokédex brings together the essential information for Volbeat, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Volbeat is National Pokédex #313 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Bug-type Pokémon.

This Volbeat Pokédex covers Volbeat 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 communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

Volbeat at a glance

Type
BUG
Weak to
FIRE2×FLYING2×ROCK2×
Best base stat
Special Defense — 85
Abilities
Illuminate, Swarm, Prankster (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Volbeat Pokédex overview

Volbeat has the Bug typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Firefly Pokémon. It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Volbeat Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Volbeat quick facts

Height
0.7 m
Weight
17.7 kg
Generation
Generation III
Growth rate
Slow Then Very ♀ast
Capture rate
150
Base happiness
70

Volbeat Pokédex type and weaknesses

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

Volbeat type effectiveness

Damage taken when Volbeat is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIRE2×FLYING2×ROCK2×

Resists

GRASS½×FIGHTING½×GROUND½×

Based on Bug typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Volbeat Pokédex stats

Volbeat has a base stat total of 430, with Special Defense as its highest listed base stat at 85. In the Volbeat 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 Volbeat is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Volbeat base stats

Hp65
Attack73
Defense75
Special Attack47
Special Defense85
Speed85
Total430

Volbeat Pokédex abilities

Volbeat can have Illuminate, Swarm and Prankster as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Volbeat functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Volbeat abilities

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Prankster Hidden

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Volbeat Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Volbeat. 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.

Volbeat evolution family

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Volbeat evolution requirements

Volbeat does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Volbeat Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Volbeat has 1 form shown on this Volbeat 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.

Volbeat normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Volbeat.

Volbeat Pokédex game appearances

Volbeat appears in 16 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald, Firered and Heartgold. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Volbeat appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Volbeat game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldWild encounter
FireredGame data
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenGame data
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RubyWild encounter
SapphireWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XWild encounter
YWild encounter

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

Where can you find Volbeat?

The locations below show where Volbeat 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.

Volbeat encounter locations

19 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
DiamondSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk505%—
EmeraldHoenn Route 117 AreaWalk131%—
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4610%Johto Safari Blocks Plains ♂in 10
HeartgoldNational Park AreaWalk26–3610%Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Thursday
PearlSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk5010%Radar Off
PlatinumSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk4910%Radar Off
RubyHoenn Route 117 AreaWalk131%—
SapphireHoenn Route 117 AreaWalk135%—
SapphireHoenn Route 117 AreaWalk144%—
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4610%Johto Safari Blocks Plains ♂in 10
SoulsilverNational Park AreaWalk26–3610%Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Thursday
XFriend Safari BugWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 2
XKalos Route 7 AreaWalk1310%—
XKalos Route 7 AreaYellow ♀lowers1310%—
XKalos Route 7 AreaPurple ♀lowers1310%—
YFriend Safari BugWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 2
YKalos Route 7 AreaWalk1310%—
YKalos Route 7 AreaYellow ♀lowers1310%—
YKalos Route 7 AreaPurple ♀lowers1310%—

Volbeat Pokédex moves

The Volbeat Pokédex lists 137 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.

Volbeat move explorer

137 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1FlashNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
1Play NiceNORMALStatus——20Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
5Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
5Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Level Up
12Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
13MoonlightFAIRYStatus——5Level Up
15Struggle BugBUGSpecial5010020Level Up
21Tail GlowBUGStatus——20Level Up
25Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Level Up
26EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Level Up
26ProtectNORMALStatus——10Level Up
29Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Level Up
33Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Level Up
36Bug BuzzBUGSpecial9010010Level Up
37Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Level Up
40Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Level Up
47InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—Bug BiteBUGPhysical6010020Machine
—Bug BuzzBUGSpecial9010010Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—LungeBUGPhysical8010015Machine
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Play RoughFAIRYPhysical909010Machine
—PounceBUGPhysical5010020Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Silver WindBUGSpecial601005Machine
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Struggle BugBUGSpecial5010020Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrailblazeGRASSPhysical5010020Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Egg
—Bug BuzzBUGSpecial9010010Egg
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—Dizzy PunchNORMALPhysical7010010Egg
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Egg
—LungeBUGPhysical8010015Egg
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Egg
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—Silver WindBUGSpecial601005Egg
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Egg
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Egg
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—Bug BiteBUGPhysical6010020Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—String ShotBUGStatus—9540Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Volbeat Pokédex entries

The Volbeat Pokédex entries below let you compare how Volbeat 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.

Volbeat Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Ruby

With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.

Sapphire

VOLBEAT’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other VOLBEAT, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This POKéMON loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

Emerald

With their taillights lit, VOLBEAT fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.

Firered

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

Leafgreen

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

Diamond

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

Pearl

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

Platinum

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

Heartgold

It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

Soulsilver

It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

Black

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

White

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

Black 2

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

White 2

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

X

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

Y

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

Omega Ruby

With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.

Alpha Sapphire

Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

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