Volbeat pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

volt: unit of electricity
beat

Pokedex data

National №	313
Type	Bug
Species	Firefly Pokémon
Height	2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight	39 lbs (17.7 kg)
Abilities	Illuminate Swarm Prankster (Dream World)
Local №	086 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Barubito

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug, Human-Like
Gender	100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles	16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	150 (19.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	146
Growth Rate	Erratic

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2			½		½		½	2			2

Volbeat stats

The base stats for Volbeat are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	65	240 - 334
Attack	73	135 - 269
Defense	55	103 - 229
Sp. Atk	47	89 - 212
Sp. Def	75	139 - 273
Speed	85	157 - 295
Total	400

Pokedex descriptions

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 LeafGreen	It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

Evolution chart

Volbeat does not evolve.

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Volbeat learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
5	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
9	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
13	Moonlight	Normal	Status	-	-
17	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
21	Tail Glow	Bug	Status	-	-
25	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
29	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
41	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
45	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100

Other generations: III IV V

Volbeat learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Volbeat egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Dizzy Punch	Normal	Physical	70	100
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100

Volbeat learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Volbeat egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Volbeat can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100

Volbeat can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Volbeat does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
62	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Volbeat sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Volbeat

Sapphire Ruby	Route 117
Emerald	Route 117
Pearl Diamond	Route 229
Platinum	Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver	National Park
White Black	Route 3

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Volbeat

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Volbeat stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

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Egg moves

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Moves learnt by HM

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