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.
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 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 |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Volbeat View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x87-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x87-104%KO Rock Throw 2x72-85% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
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 Chimchar Fire | D | |
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Chatot Normal | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Volbeat View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x88-106%KO Pluck 2x88-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x88-106%KO Rock Throw 2x75-88% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
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Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x60-71% Peck 2x35-42% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Volbeat View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x85-100%KO Pluck 2x85-100%KO Ancient Power 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
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Damage vs Volbeat View Cyndaquil builds →Flame Wheel 2x49-58% Ember 2x28-33% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x33-39% Sky Drop 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x105-124%KO Flamethrower 2x74-88% Lava Plume 2x66-78% Flame Wheel 2x68-81% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Peck 2x35-42% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x60-71% Flame Wheel 2x68-81% Flame Charge 2x60-71% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x31-37% Sky Drop 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x107-127%KO Flamethrower 2x76-90% Lava Plume 2x68-80% Flame Wheel 2x70-83% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x68-80% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x57-67% Peck 2x37-43% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x88-103%KO Flamethrower 2x62-73% Flame Wheel 2x70-83% Flame Charge 2x59-70% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x100-119%KO Air Cutter 2x31-38% Sky Drop 2x69-81% Aerial Ace 2x69-81% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Volbeat View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x122-144%KO Flamethrower 2x39-46% Fire Fang 2x59-71% Wing Attack 2x82-97% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Flamethrower 2x76-91% Lava Plume 2x69-81% Flame Wheel 2x71-84% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Tropius builds →Fly 2x88-103%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-72% Gust 2x31-38% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x100-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-81% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x69-81% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Air Slash 2x38-45% Air Cutter 2x30-35% Sky Drop 2x66-78% | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Xatu builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Air Slash 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% Peck 2x38-45% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Fire Blast 2x92-109%KO Stone Edge 2x76-90% Heat Wave 2x80-94% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Tropius builds →Fly 2x88-104%KO Air Slash 2x56-66% Aerial Ace 2x60-71% Gust 2x30-35% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x98-115%KO Air Slash 2x37-44% Air Cutter 2x29-35% Sky Drop 2x66-78% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Xatu builds →Fly 2x92-108%KO Air Slash 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% Peck 2x37-44% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x105-125%KO Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x75-89% Heat Wave 2x78-92% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Tropius builds →Fly 2x86-102%KO Air Slash 2x55-65% Aerial Ace 2x58-69% Gust 2x31-37% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Golbat builds →Fly 2x98-115%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-48% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Volbeat for 40-47%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 200-235%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x40-47% Thunderbolt28-34% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x200-235%KO Pursuit40-48% Crunch80-94% Superpower40-47% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain11-13% Flamethrower 2x80-94% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Staraptor builds →Close Combat33-38% Double Edge98-115%KO U Turn38-45% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Volbeat Best Moveset
Prankster gives Volbeat passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Volbeat best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Tailwind
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Trick
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Volbeat Locations
Volbeat tops out at low spawn rates across 2 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Volbeat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Volbeat 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 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.
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- 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