Volbeat

national dex #313 · gen 3BST 430 · bug
Volbeat
Bug
#313 · gen 3
PROFILE
HP65
Atk73
Def75
SpA47
SpD85
Spe85
BST 430 · best Sp. Def 85 · worst Sp. Atk 47 · meters scale to 200

Volbeat is a Bug-type Pokémon with 3 weaknesses. Across Generation 3, its base stat total of 430 ranks #61 out of 135 species. It does not evolve.

Volbeat is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Ground and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Bug
AbilitiesIlluminate, Swarm, PranksterHIDDEN
Height, weight0.7 m / 17.7 kg
Catch rate150 / 255
Egg groupsBug, Humanshape

Volbeat base stats

BST 430 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP65
240334
Atk73
135269
Def75
139273
SpA47
89212
SpD85
157295
Spe85
157295
BST430
series max 720

Volbeat weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug mono typing
NOR1
FIR2
WAT1
ELE1
GRA½
ICE1
FIG½
POI1
GRO½
FLY2
PSY1
BUG1
ROC2
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Fire, Flying, Rock

RESISTS

Grass, Fighting, Ground

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Volbeat abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

PranksterHIDDEN

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Volbeat evolution line

1 stages

Best Volbeat moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
BugBug BuzzSPEC90
BugLungePHYS80
BugU-turnPHYS70
BugSkitter SmackPHYS70
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120
GrassSolar BeamSPEC120
ElectricThunderSPEC110

Volbeat moves

71 moves available
CountereggSeismic TosseggSwaggereggRoosteggTackleL1Double TeamL5Confuse RayL8Quick AttackL12Struggle BugL15MoonlightL19Tail GlowL22ProtectL26Zen HeadbuttL29Helping HandL33Bug BuzzL36Play RoughL40Double-EdgeL43InfestationL47Ice PunchTM69Thunder PunchTM68Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Solar BeamTM168Thunder WaveTM82ThunderTM166Confuse RayTM17Light ScreenTM75MetronomeTM80SwiftTM32RestTM85SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05Giga DrainTM111EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Baton PassTM132EncoreTM122Rain DanceTM50Sunny DayTM49Shadow BallTM114FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192TauntTM87Helping HandTM130TrickTM109Brick BreakTM58EndeavorTM205Air CutterTM40Aerial AceTM27Water PulseTM11TailwindTM113U-turnTM60FlingTM43Air SlashTM65Bug BuzzTM162Zen HeadbuttTM59Bug BiteTM182Charge BeamTM23AcrobaticsTM14Struggle BugTM15Play RoughTM127Dazzling GleamTM79LungeTM185Skitter SmackTM219Tera BlastTM171PounceTM21TrailblazeTM20Chilling WaterTM22
Volbeat Pokédex entries(18 entries)
ALPHA SAPPHIRE

Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

BLACK

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

BLACK 2

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

DIAMOND

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

EMERALD

With their taillights lit, VOLBEAT fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.

FIRERED

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

HEARTGOLD

It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

LEAFGREEN

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

OMEGA RUBY

With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.

PEARL

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

PLATINUM

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

RUBY

With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.

SAPPHIRE

VOLBEAT’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other VOLBEAT, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This POKéMON loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

SOULSILVER

It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

WHITE

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

WHITE 2

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

X

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

Y

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

Volbeat species data

GENDER RATIO100.0% male, 0.0% female
CATCH RATE150 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE151
GROWTH RATESlow Then Very Fast
EGG GROUPSBug, Humanshape
EGG CYCLES3,840 steps (15 cycles)
HEIGHT0.7 m
WEIGHT17.7 kg
COLORGray
SHAPEUpright
HABITATForest