Voltorb

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Voltorb is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Ball Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	100
Type	Electric
Species	Ball Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Soundproof 2. Static Aftermath (hidden ability)
Local №	100 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 120 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 084 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 100 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 121 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 072 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 087 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 100 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	66
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	40	190	284
Attack	30	58	174
Defense	50	94	218
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	100	184	328
Total	330	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Voltorb.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Evolution chart

#100
Voltorb
Electric

(Level 30)

#101
Electrode
Electric

Voltorb changes

In Generation 1, Voltorb has a base Special stat of 55.
In Generations 1-4, Voltorb has a base experience yield of 103.

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
Yellow	It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Gold	It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Silver	It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Crystal	During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
Ruby	VOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures POKé BALLS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this POKéMON looks very similar to a POKé BALL remains a mystery.
Sapphire	VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKé BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
FireRed	A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.
LeafGreen	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.
Emerald	It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
HeartGold	It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
SoulSilver	It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Black White	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Black 2 White 2	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
X	It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Y	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Omega Ruby	Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Alpha Sapphire	Voltorb is extremely sensitive—it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Moves learned by Voltorb

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Voltorb learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
3	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
6	Sonic Boom	Normal	—	90
9	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
14	Swift	Normal	60	∞
19	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
24	Screech	Normal	—	85
31	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
38	Mirror Coat	Psychic	—	100
45	Explosion	Normal	250	100

Moves learnt by TM

Voltorb is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
02	Taunt	Dark	—	100
04	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
06	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
09	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
16	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
21	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
36	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
38	Thunder	Electric	110	70
42	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100

Moves learnt by level up

Voltorb learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Charge	Electric	—	—
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Sonic Boom	Normal	—	90
6	Eerie Impulse	Electric	—	100
9	Spark	Electric	65	100
11	Rollout	Rock	30	90
13	Screech	Normal	—	85
16	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
20	Swift	Normal	60	∞
22	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
26	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
29	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
34	Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
37	Discharge	Electric	80	100
41	Explosion	Normal	250	100
46	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
48	Mirror Coat	Psychic	—	100

Egg moves

Voltorb does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Voltorb can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snore	Normal	50	100

Moves learnt by TM

Voltorb is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
72	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Voltorb can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Reflect	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Teleport	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50	Generation 2 — TM
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Voltorb sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal							—	—
Shiny	—						—	—

See all Voltorb sprites

Where to find Voltorb

Red Blue	Route 10, Power Plant
Yellow	Power Plant
Gold Silver Crystal	Route 10, Olivine City, Team Rocket HQ
Ruby Sapphire	New Mauville
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 10, Power Plant
Emerald	New Mauville
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Route 218
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 10, Olivine City, Team Rocket HQ
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Breed Electrode
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 110, New Mauville
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Breed Electrode
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Power Plant
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game

Answers to Voltorb questions

Other languages

English	Voltorb
Japanese	ビリリダマ (Biriridama)
German	Voltobal
French	Voltorbe

Name origin

volt: unit of electricity
orb: spherical object