Is Volcarona Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Bug/Fire with 135 Special Attack and MoveQuiver Dance boosting Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed in one move. After one Quiver Dance, Volcarona sweeps Glacia, Sidney, and Steven's Skarmory. Level 59 evolution is late, but the power justifies every level.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Wallace's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Phoebe's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Larvesta on Mirage Spots (walking, Lv 36-38, common).
How to Get Volcarona in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Volcarona. The 2-stage line runs through Larvesta, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 59 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Volcarona in ORAS
Larvesta is your first catch on the way to Volcarona. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LarvestaMirage Spots - Area 15Lv.36-38GrassRate 40%Mirage Spots - Area 8Lv.36-38GrassRate 40%
Step 2Volcarona ✓
Volcarona Weakness
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 |
What is Volcarona Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Volcarona
 Shellos Water | D | |
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Piplup builds →Surf 2x48-58% Rock Tomb 4x58-69% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Mudkip builds →Rock Tomb 4x65-77% Surf 2x42-52% | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Totodile builds →Rock Tomb 4x65-77% Surf 2x38-46% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x130-154%KO Wing Attack 2x65-77% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x137-161%KO Wing Attack 2x68-80% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 4x117-139%KO Water Gun 2x12-15% | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x126-148%KO Wing Attack 2x63-74% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x131-155%KO Wing Attack 2x65-77% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 4x121-142%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-47% Brine 2x18-21% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x187-221%KO Surf 2x31-37% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x128-151%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x138-163%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x44-52% Rollout 4x29-35% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x187-220%KO Surf 2x31-37% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x130-154%KO Fly 2x95-113%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x135-160%KO Wing Attack 2x67-80% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 4x140-165%KO Aerial Ace 2x37-44% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x267-314%KO Fly 2x121-143%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x309-364%KO Surf 2x30-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x211-248%KO Fly 2x94-112%KO | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Armaldo builds →Stone Edge 4x246-290%KO Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Brine 2x23-28% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x253-298%KO Surf 2x23-28% | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x261-308%KO Fly 2x118-140%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x207-243%KO Fly 2x93-109%KO | ||
Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Armaldo builds →Stone Edge 4x237-280%KO Aerial Ace 2x48-57% Brine 2x23-27% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x245-288%KO Surf 2x23-27% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x461-542%KO Surf 2x29-34% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 4x249-293%KO Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rayquaza builds →Stone Edge 4x189-222%KO Fly 2x127-150%KO Surf 2x58-68% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x353-415%KO Aerial Ace 2x48-56% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x267-314%KO Fly 2x120-142%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain4-4% Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Tangrowth builds →Knock Off22-25% Giga Drain5-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x36-42% Ice Beam10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x33-39% Earthquake28-33% | ||
Volcarona Evolutions
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
ORAS Volcarona Best Moveset
MoveQuiver Dance boosts Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed simultaneously. 135 Sp. Atk fires Bug/Fire TermStab at enormous power behind the boost. AbilityFlame Body burns physical attackers on contact. The moveset earns A-tier through the most efficient special setup move in the format on one of the strongest special attackers.
Best Build
Volcarona best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Bug Buzz
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Flying and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Volcarona Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Volcarona B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. At 550 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Quiver Dance with Lum Berry is the standard set.
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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Quiver Dance, Giga Drain, Bugbuzz, and Flamethrower on Volcarona. Quiver Dance is the most common pick at 0% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
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