Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 4x184-218%KO Power Gem 4x137-161%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x268-315%KO Fly 2x121-143%KO Rock Slide 4x204-240%KO Wing Attack 2x81-96% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 4x128-150%KO Power Gem 4x89-105%KO Rock Slide 4x99-116%KO Rock Tomb 4x79-94% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafolk Village Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x210-248%KO Fly 2x96-113%KO Rock Slide 4x159-188%KO Wing Attack 2x64-75% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 4x121-143%KO Power Gem 4x67-79% Rock Slide 4x92-109%KO Ancient Power 4x51-60% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Magearna builds →Volt Switch20-23% Ice Beam13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain5-6% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin14-16% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Ribombee builds →Moonblast19-23% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemWide Lens NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb44-52% Energy Ball11-13% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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 77 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Endure, Foresight, Harden and 4 more.
Sun & Moon Volcarona Best Moveset
Volcarona runs Quiver Dance to boost before sweeping. Flame Body and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed 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
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Volcarona in Sun & Moon
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 ✓
Volcarona Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Volcarona A-Tier: a strong pick in Sun & Moon's competitive scene. At 550 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Quiver Dance with Leftovers 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 leaning toward the special side (base 135 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
For Sun & Moon, 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.
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 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
Winds & Waves