Sp. Atk and Defense carry most of Volcanion's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.
Electric, Ground, and Rock moves hit Volcanion for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Volcanion's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Ice, Steel |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Volcanion View Torkoal builds →Eruption15-18% Heat Wave9-11% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Volcanion View Torkoal builds →Eruption15-18% Heat Wave9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcanion View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin7-9% Volt Switch 2x20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Volcanion View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x57-67% | ||
Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Volcanion is no exception. This Fire/Water type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
This build takes hits and hits back. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in, Waterabsorb supports the gameplan, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs mean Volcanion doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.
Best Build
Volcanion best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Scorching Sands
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Heat Wave
- Protect
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Volcanion. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Volcanion. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Volcanion. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Volcanion. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
Volcanion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Volcanion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Volcanion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Volcanion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
At 600 BST, Volcanion is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Water Absorb is what you want on Volcanion. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. On wall sets, Water Absorb pairs with Volcanion's base 120 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Volcanion is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Volcanion has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Volcanion first appeared in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
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- Gen 1Y
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