Volbeat - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Volbeat can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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 X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1FlashNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
5Double TeamNormalStatus
9Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
13MoonlightFairyStatus
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 X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical 70 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Moves learnt by HM

Volbeat does not learn any HMs in Pokémon X & Y.

Moves learnt by TM

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

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 X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 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
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Volbeat learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1FlashNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
5Double TeamNormalStatus
8Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
12Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
19MoonlightFairyStatus
22Tail GlowBugStatus
26Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
29ProtectNormalStatus
33Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
36Helping HandNormalStatus
40Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
43Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
47Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Volbeat learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical 70 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Volbeat can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Moves learnt by HM

Volbeat does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Moves learnt by TM

Volbeat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 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
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — 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 either parent (from Gen 6+) 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

Dizzy Punch

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Encore

Seismic Toss

Silver Wind

Trick