What does Voltorb evolve into?

Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different conditions, different results.

At what level does Voltorb evolve?

Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different method for each one.

Should I use Voltorb?

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

Where can you catch Voltorb?

Voltorb is catchable in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.

Voltorb - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Pivot

DTier

100Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP40

Attack30

Defense50

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def55

Speed100

Total330

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.5 m

Weight10.4 kg

Base XP66

Abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

AftermathHA

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

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.

Voltorb Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Voltorb in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 54 Drill RunLv. 24 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 212-250%KO Drill Run 2x 170-201%KO View Rhydon builds →
Dugtrio Ground	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 35 DigLv. 18 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 170-201%KO Dig 2x 137-162%KO View Dugtrio builds →
Marowak Ground	C
Available Moves Moves Bone ClubLv. 12 BonemerangLv. 26 Damage vs Voltorb Bone Club 2x 93-110%KO Bonemerang 2x 73-86% View Marowak builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Move Moves EarthquakeLv. 31 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 163-193%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 35 DigLv. 20 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 93-110%KO Dig 2x 75-89% View Onix builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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

2 Forms

#100Voltorb

Level 30

#101Electrode

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Voltorb

Electric

Electrode

Electric

60+20

ATK

50+20

DEF

70+20

SP.ATK

80+25

SP.DEF

80+25

SPE

100

150+50

BST

330C-Tier

490C-Tier+160

ROLE

Pivot

TYPE

Special

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Voltorb Best Moveset

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

TMs carry this one. Voltorb learns Thunder and Thunderbolt naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Psychic and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

—4010035Normal

Lv 3

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 6

Sonic Boom

D—9020Normal

Lv 9

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 14

Swift

D60—20Normal

Lv 19

Self-Destruct

C2001005Normal

Lv 24

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 31

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

Lv 38

Mirror Coat-5

D—10020Psychic

Lv 45

Explosion

C2501005Normal

TM Moves

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Foul Play

D9510015Dark

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM06

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM42

Self-Destruct

C2001005Normal

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM02

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM04

Teleport-6

———20Psychic

TM38

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM16

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM36

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Voltorb doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Voltorb can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Voltorb Locations

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.

Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Which version you're playing matters for Voltorb. 4 walking and fixed spots at Lv. 37-42 spread across Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.

Power Plant

Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Power-plant

23%Late

Power Plant

Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Power-plant

23%Late

Power Plant

Let's Go EeveeInteract with Pokemon Lv.42 Power-plant

Late

Power Plant

Let's Go PikachuInteract with Pokemon Lv.42 Power-plant

Late

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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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

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