Stats & Training
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Voltorb's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Voltorb Weakness
Voltorb is weak to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. At base 100 Speed, Voltorb outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x87-104%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-35% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Wooper builds →Mud Bomb 2x48-58% Mud Shot 2x42-52% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x84-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-36% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Sand Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x86-101%KO Mud-Slap 2x30-36% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x165-195%KO Dig 2x131-155%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x104-123%KO Dig 2x95-112%KO | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x110-130%KO Sand Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x84-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-33% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x157-185%KO Dig 2x128-152%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x106-126%KO Sand Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x84-99% Mud-Slap 2x30-35% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x163-191%KO Dig 2x130-153%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x91-109%KO | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gliscor can KO Voltorb with Earthquake (164-193%).
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x164-193%KO Ice Fang36-42% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
One evolution ahead. Voltorb grows into Electrode through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Voltorb is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHeartGold & SoulSilver Voltorb Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Voltorb picks up Self-Destruct and Explosion along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Rock coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Voltorb Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 6 locations. Voltorb's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You can catch Voltorb through 6 fixed and walking encounters from Lv. 17-23, but availability differs between HeartGold and SoulSilver. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Voltorb Guide
Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different conditions, different results.
Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different method for each one.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, you can run Voltorb through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Electrode as fast as you can.
Voltorb is catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Voltorb has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves