Voltorb Best Moveset
Electric at 55 Sp. Atk and 100 Speed. Fast for a pre-evolution but the damage output is nonexistent. AbilityAftermath deals 25% to anything that KOs it with contact, which is sometimes the most useful contribution. Evolve to Electrode for 80 Sp. Atk and 150 Speed.
Voltorb was a niche pick at best in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Voltorb's competitive debut. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 55.
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Electric pre-evolution with 100 Speed in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Rain Dance support. Explosion sacrificed for damage. The fastest Explosion in the format.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Explosion
- Reflect
- Thunder
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Same Explosion utility in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Soundproof blocked sound moves. Two gens before Electrode took the role permanently.
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder
- Rain Dance
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Voltorb saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Voltorb's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Static with Damprock, favoring a Hasty nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Voltorb best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder
- Rain Dance
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Voltorb saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Voltorb maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Lightclay, favoring a Jolly nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Taunt
- Explosion
- Light Screen
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Voltorb was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Soundproof with Assault Vest, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Discharge
- Protect
- Explosion
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Voltorb was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Voltorb maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Lightclay, favoring a Jolly nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Taunt
- Reflect
- Explosion
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Voltorb was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Voltorb maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Support Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder Wave
- Charge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Voltorb Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Voltorb
Excadrill can KO Voltorb with Earthquake (194-228%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x194-228%KO Rapid Spin33-38% | ||
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 onlyHow to Get Voltorb
6 encounter spots for Voltorb at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Voltorb in SV
To get Voltorb, start by catching Voltorb through walking encounters at Lv. 26-29. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Voltorb starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Voltorb starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Voltorb in BDSP
Voltorb is your first catch on the way to Voltorb. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-63 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Voltorb ✓Route 218Lv.28GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Electrode
decent spawn rates for Voltorb across 4 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Voltorb in LGPE
The path to Voltorb starts with Voltorb at Lv. 37-42 via walking and fixed encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Voltorb ✓Power PlantLv.37-42FloorRate 23%Power PlantLv.42Interact with Pokemon
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ElectrodePower PlantLv.42Interact with PokemonPower PlantLv.37-42FloorRate 5%or evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Voltorb Guide
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.
Yes. Hisuian Voltorb is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 8. Plays completely differently from the original.
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.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves