Is Voltorb Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Electric on Route 12. Fast but fragile. Electrode via evolution becomes one of the speediest things in the game, though the power doesn't quite match the pace.
Voltorb trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Voltorb trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Voltorb trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Voltorb trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Mallow's typing presses Voltorb's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Voltorb's defenses.
Voltorb trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Voltorb trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Voltorb's weaknesses hard.
Voltorb has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Hapu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Voltorb here.
Molayne's team hits Voltorb's weaknesses hard.
Olivia's team hits Voltorb's weaknesses hard.
Acerola's team hits Voltorb's weaknesses hard.
Voltorb has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Voltorb's weaknesses hard.
Voltorb cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Voltorb in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Voltorb doesn't appear wild. Catch Voltorb instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 30 to get Voltorb. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Voltorb in USUM
- Step 1Voltorb ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ElectrodeTeam Rocket's CastleLv.60Interact with PokemonOne-timeEpisode RRor evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
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
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x189-224%KO | ||
 Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Golurk builds →High Horsepower 2x187-221%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Mudsdale Ground | C | |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Abra deals 48-57% with Psychic.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Staryu builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Scald25-29% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Abra builds →Psychic48-57% Dazzling Gleam43-51% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Mienfoo builds →U Turn35-41% High Jump Kick64-76% Stone Edge50-58% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Diglett builds →Earthquake 2x78-92% Rock Slide29-35% | ||
Voltorb Evolutions
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 onlyUSUM Voltorb Best Moveset
Electric at 100 Speed but only 55 Sp. Atk with AbilitySoundproof blocking sound moves and AbilityAftermath dealing damage when knocked out. The moveset at these offensive stats cannot threaten. Electrode one evolution away adds 150 Speed and MoveExplosion.
Best Build
Voltorb best EVs are HP and Speed
Screens Setter Moveset
- Taunt
- Reflect
- Explosion
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
Base Stats
Voltorb Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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