Is Volbeat Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Bug-type support with AbilityIlluminate boosting wild encounters and Tail Glow tripling Special Attack. The setup sounds powerful, but the base 47 Special Attack means tripling it still isn't enough for the E4.
Volbeat resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Volbeat has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Volbeat trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Volbeat trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Volbeat has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Volbeat trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Volbeat has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Volbeat has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Volbeat has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Volbeat trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Volbeat trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Volbeat has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.
Volbeat trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Volbeat on Route 117 (walking, Lv 14, common).
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Volbeat Locations
2 encounter spots for Volbeat at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Volbeat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 |
What is Volbeat Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Volbeat
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Taillow Normal | C | |
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 2x39-48% Ember 2x26-33% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torchic builds →Ember 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x39-48% Peck 2x24-30% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x81-96% Fire Fang 2x58-69% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x85-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Monferno builds →Flame Wheel 2x67-79% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Combusken builds →Flame Charge 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% Peck 2x28-33% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x63-75% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x105-124%KO Aerial Ace 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x99-116%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Sky Drop 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x105-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x107-127%KO Aerial Ace 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x99-117%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x119-140%KO Flamethrower 2x41-49% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Sky Drop 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x100-119%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Aerial Ace 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x100-119%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x122-144%KO Rock Tomb 2x82-97% Fire Fang 2x59-71% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x119-141%KO Flamethrower 2x42-50% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x132-156%KO Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x122-144%KO Stone Edge 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x126-149%KO Stone Edge 2x89-106%KO Aerial Ace 2x54-65% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Archeops builds →Fly 2x156-184%KO Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x201-236%KO Fire Blast 2x49-58% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x129-152%KO Stone Edge 2x99-117%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-71% | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x119-141%KO Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x123-145%KO Stone Edge 2x88-105%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-63% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x231-272%KO Fire Blast 2x28-34% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Archeops builds →Fly 2x155-182%KO Stone Edge 2x170-201%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x186-219%KO Head Smash 2x155-183%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x300-354%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x150-176%KO Ancient Power 2x47-55% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x182-215%KO Brave Bird 2x122-143%KO Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x208-245%KO Stone Edge 2x116-137%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Volcarona can KO Volbeat with Flamethrower (140-165%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (121-142%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 226-266%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain19-23% Flamethrower 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Staraptor builds →Close Combat40-47% Double Edge121-142%KO U Turn47-56% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake56-66% Stone Edge 2x226-266%KO | ||
Volbeat Evolutions
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. It's got 7 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Volbeat with 68 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Dizzy Punch and 4 more to offspring.
ORAS Volbeat Best Moveset
Bug at 73 Attack and 85 Speed. AbilityPrankster as a hidden ability gives priority to status moves. The moveset offers priority MoveTail Glow passing through MoveBaton Pass and priority MoveEncore. Can't attack directly but the priority support niche exists.
Best Build
Volbeat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Trick
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Coverage runs deep. Volbeat can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Psychic. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and Signal Beam while TMs handle everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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.
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.
Volbeat Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Prankster changes the entire equation for Volbeat. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. U Turn with Choice Band 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Volbeat's hidden ability is Prankster. Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves