Voltorb
Voltorb is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Ball Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 100 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 66 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Mineral |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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.
- In Generations 2-7, Voltorb has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue | Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people. |
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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
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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 |
Voltorb sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Voltorb
Red Blue |
Route 10, Power Plant |
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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 |
Not available in this game |
Answers to Voltorb questions
- I traded for a lvl. 100 shiny voltorb how can I evolve it into electrode?
- Is voltorb a living Poke Ball ?
- In the Voltorb Flip Game, is there a set number of Voltorbs per level?
- How many levels of the Voltorb Minesweeper are there in HG/SS?
- Voltorb flip money question?
- Voltorb flip second money question?
- How many levels are there on voltorb flip?
- Is the breeding for voltorb special?
- Does Wattson have any attacking patterns?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Voltorb |
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Japanese | ビリリダマ (Biriridama) |
German | Voltobal |
French | Voltorbe |
Name origin
- volt
- unit of electricity
- orb
- spherical object