Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Volcarona's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its burning body causes it to be unpopular in hot parts of the world, but in cold ones, Volcarona is revered as an embodiment of the sun.
This Pokémon scatters burning scales. Most of the danger of these scales is not in their heat—it’s in the way they rob the surrounding air of oxygen.
Rock, Water, and Flying moves hit Volcarona for super-effective damage. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Volcarona's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Froslass builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin10-11% Volt Switch9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Ribombee builds →Moonblast16-19% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Ribombee builds →Moonblast16-19% | ||
Evolved from Larvesta. Volcarona is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+85 over Larvesta), and Volcarona peaks at 550 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Volcarona to get Larvesta eggs using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Volcarona runs Quiver Dance to boost before sweeping. Flame Body and Modest nature shape the build, with flexible EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Volcarona best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Protect
- Heat Wave
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Rage Powder
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic
- Fiery Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Fiery Dance
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hidden Power Ground
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Heat Wave
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hidden Power Ground
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Heat Wave
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Volcarona. TMs unlock Normal and Flying coverage and more 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
Without breeding, Volcarona misses out on Absorb and Harden. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Flare Blitz, with Normal and Flying coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Volcarona misses out on Endure and Foresight. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Flare Blitz, with Grass and Flying coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Volcarona misses out on Endure and Foresight. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Flare Blitz, with Grass and Flying coverage and more rounding things out.
low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots for Volcarona. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Volcarona in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Volcarona starts with Larvesta at Lv. 24-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LarvestaAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.24-63 Desert1%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.24-63 Desert1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.24-63 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.24-63 Route1%Mid
Step 2Volcarona ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.59-651%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.59-651%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.59-651%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.59-651%Postor evolve from Larvesta (Step 1)
Volcarona can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Larvesta from Black, Omega Ruby, or Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Volcarona in Sword & Shield
Step 1Obtain LarvestaAlso found in:
Step 2Volcarona ✓
Volcarona appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Volcarona in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Larvesta is your first catch on the way to Volcarona. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 41-44 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LarvestaLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrass Lv.41-44 Forest1%LateLush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-44 Forest1%Late
Step 2Volcarona ✓Lush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrass Lv.41-44 ForestLateSOS from LarvestaLush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-44 ForestLateSOS from Larvestaor evolve from Larvesta (Step 1)
Volcarona can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Larvesta from Black, Omega Ruby, or Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Volcarona in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain LarvestaCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Volcarona ✓
We rate Volcarona A-Tier: a strong competitive pick. At 550 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 135 Sp. Atk stands out.
Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Volcarona. Swarm is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Volcarona is a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Volcarona has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Volcarona joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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
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