Name origin

volcano
mountain that erupts lava
corona
outline of the Sun


Volcarona artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 637
Type Bug Fire
Species Sun Pokémon
Height 5′3″ (1.60m)
Weight 101.4 lbs (46.0 kg)
Abilities Flame Body
Swarm (Dream World)
Local № 143 (Black, White)
172 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Urugamosu

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 15 (2.0% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 248
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Volcarona stats

The base stats for Volcarona 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 85
280 - 374
Attack 60
112 - 240
Defense 65
121 - 251
Sp. Atk 135
247 - 405
Sp. Def 105
193 - 339
Speed 100
184 - 328
Total 550

Pokedex descriptions

Black When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
White A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Black 2
White 2
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Volcarona learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GustFlyingSpecial40100
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
1 String ShotBugStatus-95
1 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
10 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
20 GustFlyingSpecial40100
30 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
40 WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
50 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
59 Quiver DanceBugStatus--
60 Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
70 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
80 Rage PowderBugStatus--
90 HurricaneFlyingSpecial12070
100 Fiery DanceFireSpecial80100

Pre-evolution moves

Volcarona can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
String ShotBugStatus-95
HardenNormalStatus--
ForesightNormalStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
Morning SunNormalStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Volcarona is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Volcarona is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100

Volcarona sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Volcarona normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Volcarona shiny sprite

See all Volcarona sprites


Where to find Volcarona

White
Black
Relic Castle

Answers to Volcarona questions