Special
Pivot
100Speed · Fast

Is Voltorb Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Sound-based moves don't work against Voltorb. AbilitySoundproof blocks Roar, Screech, and similar moves. AbilityStatic paralyzes on contact instead. Electrode at 30 is the fastest Pokemon in FRLG, outrunning everything. Handles Misty and Lorelei through Electric. Going first every fight has its own value.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTTTTEGGTGEGEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3VoltorbCatchableErikaGym 4ElectrodeEvolveKogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's typing presses Voltorb's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Voltorb's defenses.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's typing presses Voltorb's defenses.

Risky
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Risky
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Avoid
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's typing presses Voltorb's defenses.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Risky
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Electrode trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Good

Electrode has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Electrode has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Tough

Giovanni's team hits Electrode's weaknesses hard.

Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Risky
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Risky
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Electrode has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

Easy KO
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Easy KO
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Easy KO
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
You Win
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Electrode trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Good

Electrode has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.

You Win
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Easy KO
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
You Win
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
You Win
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Electrode trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Risky
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
You Win
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Electrode trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Even
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Risky
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Catchable
Available after Badge 3
Type
Electric
Tier
F

Catch Voltorb on Route 10 (walking, Lv 14-17, common).

View Voltorb locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 21ElectricSpark98100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
    • LV 27NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
  • After Erika
    • TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
    • TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
    • LV 46NormalExplosion250100%5
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Voltorb to Electrode
Level 30
Type
Electric
Tier
A

Your Voltorb should hit Level 30 before you reach Koga, at typical leveling pace.

View Electrode locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 30)
    • LV 30ElectricSpark98100%20
    • LV 30NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
  • After Erika
    • TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • LV 54NormalExplosion250100%5
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Voltorb in FireRed & LeafGreen

Four encounters in both versions at common rates. Voltorb clusters around the Power Plant area, so the map footprint is small but the odds are high.

2 locations to catch Voltorb

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8

Where To Catch Voltorb in FRLG

To get Voltorb, start by catching Voltorb through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 14-64. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

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
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Voltorb Weak Against

Good
1Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Voltorb Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
1Immune
Score-2
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Voltorb

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Voltorb
Electric
Electrode
Electric
HP
40
60+20
ATK
30
50+20
DEF
50
70+20
SP.ATK
55
80+25
SP.DEF
55
80+25
SPE
100
150+50
BST
330C-Tier
490C-Tier+160
ROLE
Pivot
Pivot
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Challenging

Voltorb is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body

FRLG Voltorb Best Moveset

100 Speed is the one standout on a stat line too thin for competitive play. AbilitySoundproof blocks sound-based moves. Electric pre-evolution with no moveset depth.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Soundproof
Item
Silk Scarf
Best Nature for Voltorb
Naive+SPE

Voltorb best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • ExplosionCoverage
  • ThunderSTAB
  • Rain Dance
  • ThunderboltSTAB

Moves List

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

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Charge
D20Electric
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 8
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 15
Sonic Boom
9020Normal
Lv 21
Spark
D9710020Electric
Lv 27
Self-Destruct
C2001005Normal
Lv 32
Rollout
309020Rock
Lv 37
Light Screen
B30Psychic
Lv 42
Swift
6020Normal
Lv 46
Explosion
S2501005Normal
Lv 49
Mirror Coat-5
D10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM16
Light Screen
B30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
B5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM34
Shock Wave
D9020Electric
TM12
Taunt
A10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
B1807010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
B14210015Electric
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Voltorb doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Explosion
S2501005Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
B10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP40
D
Attack30
F
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk55
D
Sp. Def55
D
Speed100
B
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.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.

Voltorb FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Voltorb can be caught in the wild at Route 10 and Power Plant in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.

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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