Stats & Training
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.
Volbeat Weakness
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Volbeat for super-effective damage. Volbeat's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x83-98% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x72-85% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Combee Bug | D | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Wing Attack 2x67-81% Pluck 2x67-81% Peck 2x42-49% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x76-90% Flame Wheel 2x60-72% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Staravia builds →Wing Attack 2x60-72% Pluck 2x60-72% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x109-130%KO Fly 2x72-85% Pluck 2x49-58% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x103-123%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% Pluck 2x72-85% Peck 2x43-51% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Pluck 2x69-82% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x77-92% Flamethrower 2x64-75% Ember 2x32-38% Fire Spin 2x25-31% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x109-130%KO Fly 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Pluck 2x49-58% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x103-123%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Pluck 2x72-85% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x69-82% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x77-92% Flamethrower 2x64-75% Ember 2x32-38% Fire Spin 2x25-31% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x64-75% Gust 2x40-48% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x109-128%KO Fly 2x71-84% Air Slash 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x50-58% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% Aerial Ace 2x69-82% Pluck 2x69-82% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x99-117%KO Wing Attack 2x66-79% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x66-79% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x74-87% Flamethrower 2x61-73% Ember 2x29-35% Fire Spin 2x27-32% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x61-73% Gust 2x39-47% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x107-127%KO Fly 2x71-84% Air Slash 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x48-57% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x103-122%KO Wing Attack 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x68-81% Pluck 2x68-81% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x96-114%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x73-86% Flamethrower 2x59-70% Ember 2x27-32% Fire Spin 2x25-30% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x59-70% Gust 2x39-46% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x104-124%KO Fly 2x68-81% Air Slash 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x47-55% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Wing Attack 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x68-81% Pluck 2x68-81% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x96-113%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Air Cutter 2x40-48% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x72-86% Flamethrower 2x60-71% Ember 2x28-33% Fire Spin 2x25-30% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x57-68% Gust 2x38-45% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x105-124%KO Fly 2x70-82% Air Slash 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x47-56% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Wing Attack 2x70-82% Aerial Ace 2x70-82% Pluck 2x70-82% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Chatot builds →Fly 2x84-100%KO Chatter 2x59-69% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Pluck 2x56-67% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Flare Blitz 2x136-160%KO Fire Blast 2x73-87% Flamethrower 2x60-71% Bounce 2x65-77% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Volbeat for 69-82%. Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (97-114%). Aerodactyl's Stone Edge also KOs at 96-113%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Infernape builds →Close Combat28-34% U Turn22-26% Fire Blast 2x69-82% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed43-51% Outrage97-114%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake16-19% Stone Edge 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Staraptor builds →Close Combat21-25% U Turn25-29% Double Edge63-74% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Volbeat. A decent partner pool through two egg groups, eggs are quick to hatch, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Volbeat with 48 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Encore and 2 more to offspring.
Diamond & Pearl Volbeat Best Moveset
Swarm gives Volbeat passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Volbeat best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Roost
- Bug Bite
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Volbeat picks up Baton Pass and Bug Buzz only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Signal Beam while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Volbeat Locations
decent spawn rates for Volbeat across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Volbeat in Diamond & Pearl
Volbeat Guide
For Diamond & Pearl, it depends on your team. Volbeat at 410 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Diamond & Pearl, Prankster changes the entire equation for Volbeat. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Encore with Leftovers is the standard set.
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.
Game Availability
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