Volbeat - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Volbeat can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Volbeat learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1FlashNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
5Double TeamNormalStatus
9Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
13MoonlightNormalStatus
17Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
21Tail GlowBugStatus
25Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
29ProtectNormalStatus
33Helping HandNormalStatus
37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
41Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
45Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Volbeat learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Moves learnt by HM

Volbeat does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Volbeat can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Volbeat learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1FlashNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
5Double TeamNormalStatus
9Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
13MoonlightNormalStatus
17Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
21Tail GlowBugStatus
25Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
29ProtectNormalStatus
33Helping HandNormalStatus
37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
41Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
45Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Volbeat learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 55 95
Helping HandNormalStatus
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by HM

Volbeat does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Platinum.

Moves learnt by TM

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Volbeat can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Volbeat learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1FlashNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
5Double TeamNormalStatus
9Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
13MoonlightNormalStatus
17Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
21Tail GlowBugStatus
25Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
29ProtectNormalStatus
33Helping HandNormalStatus
37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
41Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
45Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Volbeat learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Volbeat can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 55 95
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Helping HandNormalStatus
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
String ShotBugStatus 95
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
TailwindFlyingStatus
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by HM

Volbeat does not learn any HMs in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Moves learnt by TM

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Volbeat can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor

Volbeat egg move parents

Volbeat's egg groups: Bug, Human-Like

The egg moves for Volbeat are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed Illumise with a compatible male Pokémon until you get Volbeat, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Volbeat with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Baton Pass

Bug Buzz

Encore

Silver Wind

Trick