Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Volbeat's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a standard growth curve.
It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.
It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Volbeat for super-effective damage. With 65 HP and balanced defenses, Volbeat can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Volbeat with Heat Wave (104-122%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Volbeat for 75-88%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 144-170%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x75-88% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake36-42% Stone Edge 2x144-170%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Staraptor builds →Close Combat35-41% U Turn41-49% Double Edge106-124%KO | ||
Breeding is the whole story for Volbeat. Plenty of partners through two egg groups, eggs are quick to hatch, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Volbeat with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups.
Volbeat leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max HP and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Volbeat best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Tail Glow
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Rain Dance
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Moonlight
- Toxic
- Flash
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Moonlight
- Toxic
- Flash
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Volbeat can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Psychic. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and Lunge while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Volbeat can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Psychic. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and Lunge while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Volbeat can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Psychic. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and Lunge while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Volbeat can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Psychic. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and Signal Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Volbeat doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
moderate rates across 10 locations for Volbeat in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Volbeat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Volbeat appears in 10 walking locations at Lv. 50-63 across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Volbeat doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
It depends on your team. Volbeat at 430 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Prankster changes the entire equation for Volbeat. The 430 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Prankster is what you want on Volbeat. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Illuminate, Swarm) work on paper but Prankster is what makes Volbeat worth using.
Volbeat's best stat is Sp. Def at base 85. Bug gives decent defensive coverage with 3 resistances.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Volbeat spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves