Is Volcarona Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Bug/Fire with 135 Special Attack and MoveQuiver Dance boosting Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed in one move. One boost and Volcarona handles the entire E4. Quad Rock weakness is the only vulnerability. Level 59 evolution means most players see it postgame, but anyone who grinds for it before the E4 wins the game.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
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Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Hapu's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Olivia's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Volcarona trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Volcarona on Lush Jungle (walking, Lv 41-44). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Larvesta.
Catch Larvesta on Lush Jungle (walking, Lv 41-44).
How to Get Volcarona in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 USUM
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 CaveLv.41-44GrassRate 1%
Step 2Volcarona ✓Lush Jungle - East CaveLv.41-44GrassSOS from Larvestaor evolve from Larvesta (Step 1)
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Salamence builds →Fly 2x111-130%KO Rock Tomb 4x103-121%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Slowking builds →Power Gem 4x75-89% Water Gun 2x29-36% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Hawlucha builds →Rock Tomb 4x75-89% Wing Attack 2x57-67% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Salamence builds →Fly 2x120-141%KO Rock Tomb 4x111-131%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Slowking builds →Power Gem 4x81-97% Water Gun 2x31-39% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Hawlucha builds →Rock Tomb 4x81-97% Wing Attack 2x61-73% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Salamence builds →Fly 2x115-135%KO Rock Tomb 4x104-122%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x137-161%KO Wing Attack 2x68-80% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Poliwrath builds →Rock Tomb 4x79-94% Bubble Beam 2x37-45% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x116-137%KO Smack Down 4x79-94% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Salamence builds →Fly 2x116-137%KO Rock Tomb 4x104-123%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x77-91% | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Poliwrath builds →Rock Tomb 4x79-94% Bubble Beam 2x35-42% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Salamence builds →Fly 2x117-138%KO Rock Tomb 4x106-125%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x73-87% Acrobatics 2x30-35% | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x87-104%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 4x197-232%KO Fly 2x118-139%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 4x293-345%KO | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x74-87% Acrobatics 2x30-35% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x260-307%KO Fly 2x119-140%KO | ||
Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x462-544%KO Surf 2x30-35% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 4x249-293%KO Aerial Ace 2x50-60% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 4x313-369%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Rayquaza builds →Stone Edge 4x191-224%KO Fly 2x128-151%KO Surf 2x58-68% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Magearna builds →Volt Switch20-23% Ice Beam13-15% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Tangrowth builds →Giga Drain5-5% Knock Off22-25% Earthquake33-39% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain4-4% Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin15-18% | ||
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
USUM Volcarona Best Moveset
MoveQuiver Dance raises Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed simultaneously from 135 Sp. Atk at 100 Speed. Bug/Fire TermStab after one Quiver Dance hits at devastating power while outpacing nearly everything. AbilityFlame Body burns physical attackers on contact. The 4x MoveStealth Rock weakness costs half HP per switch. The moveset holds S-tier through the most powerful Quiver Dance user despite the Stealth Rock burden.
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
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 Grass and Flying 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
As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
Volcarona Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Volcarona A-Tier: a strong pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 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