Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Volcanion
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Volcanion is a new S Tier Type Steam Pokémon, with a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. Volcanion has a chance of having Water Absorb as an Ability, and based on 600 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Quiet Nature for Volcanion in Pokemon SV.
Volcanion Stats
Volcanion highest IV stat is Special Attack (130) and the lowest being Speed (70).
| Rank | Value | Stat | |
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| E | 80 | HP | |
| A | 110 | Atk | |
| B | 120 | Def | |
| S | 130 | Sp.Atk | |
| D | 90 | Sp.Def | |
| E | 70 | Speed | |
| S | 600 | Total |
Volcanion Abilities
| Abilities | Description |
|---|---|
Water Absorb Ability 1 | A Pokémon with Water Absorb heals 1/4 of its maximum HP when hit by a Water-type attack. |
Volcanion Guide
Volcanion has a 3 Special Attack EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Volcanion is a Quiet nature due to the highest IV stat being Special Attack.
Breeding Volcanion
Volcanion can breed with pokemon who share the Undiscovered Egg Group.
| Volcanion | Value |
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| Gender | Genderless |
How To Evolve Volcanion in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
The Pokemon Volcanion does NOT have an evolution in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Series.


Volcanion
Where To Find Volcanion Locations in Pokemon SV
You can only obtain Volcanion through transfer of "Pokemon Home". Pokemon Home is a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices designed as a place where players can gather all of their pokemon across games series.
Pokemon SV Volcanion Weakness
Volcanion is a Type pokemon. This will cause Volcanion to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Electric type moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Fairy, Steel, Fire, Ice type moves.
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Best Moves for Volcanion in Scarlet and Violet
Volcanion Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Flare Blitz and TM Moves like Fire Blast, and Giga Impact.
| Unlock | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TM 157 |
Overheat
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Tier: S Tier Power: 130Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Lv. 90 |
Explosion
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Tier: S Tier Power: 250Acc: 100PP: 5Effect: The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM 165 |
Flare Blitz
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Tier: A Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 141 |
Fire Blast
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 85PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with an intense blast of all- consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 152 |
Giga Impact
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
List of Volcanion Moves in
Volcanion can learn 18 Moves from Leveling Up and 48 TM Moves. Moves like Flare Blitz which, Volcanion will learn by reaching level 78. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Fire Blast, Giga Impact and Hydro Pump.
Volcanion Level Up Moves
List of the 18 Moves Volcanion can learn from leveling up.
| Lv | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 |
Fire Spin
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Tier: E Tier Power: 35Acc: 85PP: 15Effect: The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| Lv.1 |
Steam Eruption
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 95PP: 5Effect: The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Lv.1 |
Water Gun
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 25Effect: The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Lv.6 |
Leer
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 30Effect: The user gives opposing Pokemon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Lv.12 |
Weather Ball
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Tier: E Tier Power: 50Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
| Lv.18 |
Flame Charge
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Tier: D Tier Power: 50Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat. |
| Lv.24 |
Water Pulse
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Lv.30 |
Scary Face
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Lv.36 |
Incinerate
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks opposing Pokemon with fire. If a Pokemon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| Lv.42 |
Stomp
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Tier: E Tier Power: 65Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Lv.48 |
Scald
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Tier: C Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Lv.54 |
Take Down
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 85PP: 20Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Lv.60 |
Haze
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30Effect: The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokemon engaged in battle. |
| Lv.60 |
Mist
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30Effect: The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. |
| Lv.66 |
Hydro Pump
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 80PP: 5Effect: The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Lv.78 |
Flare Blitz
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Tier: A Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn. |
| Lv.84 |
Overheat
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Tier: S Tier Power: 130Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Lv.90 |
Explosion
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Tier: S Tier Power: 250Acc: 100PP: 5Effect: The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
Volcanion TM Moves
List of the 48 Moves Volcanion can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).
| TM | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TM 001 |
Take Down
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 85PP: 20Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM 006 |
Scary Face
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM 007 |
Protect
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM 008 |
Fire Fang
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Tier: D Tier Power: 65Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| TM 009 |
Thunder Fang
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Tier: E Tier Power: 65Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| TM 011 |
Water Pulse
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| TM 024 |
Fire Spin
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Tier: E Tier Power: 35Acc: 85PP: 15Effect: The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| TM 025 |
Facade
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM 028 |
Bulldoze
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM 035 |
Mud Shot
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Tier: E Tier Power: 55Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM 036 |
Rock Tomb
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 95PP: 15Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
| TM 038 |
Flame Charge
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Tier: D Tier Power: 50Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM 043 |
Fling
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM 047 |
Endure
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM 049 |
Sunny Day
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM 050 |
Rain Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5Effect: The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| TM 051 |
Sandstorm
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| TM 055 |
Dig
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM 058 |
Brick Break
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM 066 |
Body Slam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM 070 |
Sleep Talk
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM 084 |
Stomping Tantrum
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| TM 085 |
Rest
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM 086 |
Rock Slide
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 90PP: 10Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. |
| TM 087 |
Taunt
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 20Effect: The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM 089 |
Body Press
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals. |
| TM 093 |
Flash Cannon
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM 103 |
Substitute
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM 107 |
Will-O-Wisp
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 85PP: 15Effect: The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM 110 |
Liquidation
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Tier: C Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| TM 118 |
Heat Wave
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Tier: C Tier Power: 95Acc: 90PP: 10Effect: The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokemon. This may also leave them with a burn. |
| TM 121 |
Heavy Slam
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM 125 |
Flamethrower
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 133 |
Earth Power
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM 139 |
Misty Terrain
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10Effect: This protects Pokemon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns. |
| TM 141 |
Fire Blast
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 85PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with an intense blast of all- consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 142 |
Hydro Pump
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Tier: B Tier Power: 110Acc: 80PP: 5Effect: The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| TM 147 |
Wild Charge
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM 148 |
Sludge Bomb
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| TM 149 |
Earthquake
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it. |
| TM 150 |
Stone Edge
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 80PP: 5Effect: The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM 152 |
Giga Impact
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM 157 |
Overheat
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Tier: S Tier Power: 130Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM 158 |
Focus Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 70PP: 5Effect: The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM 163 |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: B Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM 165 |
Flare Blitz
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Tier: A Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 15Effect: The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn. |
| TM 168 |
Solar Beam
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM 171 |
Tera Blast
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10Effect: If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat, whichever is higher for the user. |
Volcanion Egg Moves
List of the 2 Moves Volcanion can learn from being hatched from an egg.
| Move | Description |
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Dragon Rush
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 75PP: 10Effect: The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
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Defog
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 15Effect: A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
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