Volbeat • Unova Pokédex
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Volbeat
Volbeat's Type
Volbeat's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 313
Volbeat's Base Stats
- HP:
- 65
- Attack:
- 73
- Defense:
- 55
- Sp. Atk:
- 47
- Sp. Def:
- 75
- Speed:
- 85
- Total:
- 400
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 2'4" (0.7m)
- Weight:
- 39 lbs. (17.7 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Bug / Human-Like
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,640,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Speed
- Base EXP:
- 151
- Catch Rate:
- 150
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Volbeat's Abilities
Here are what abilities Volbeat can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Illuminate
- Doubles the encounter rate of wild Pokémon.
- Swarm
- Increases the damage of Volbeat's Bug-type moves by 50% when it is at 1/3 or less HP.
- Prankster
- Volbeat's status moves have their priority increased by one stage, but fail if used against a Dark-type Pokémon.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Volbeat's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Volbeat's Evolution Line
Volbeat does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.Volbeat's Alternate Forms
Related Forms
Volbeat's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Volbeat can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Volbeat's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Volbeat's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Volbeat's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Volbeat is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Volbeat is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 240 | 271 | 303 | 334 | 65 |
| Attack | 151 | 182 | 214 | 245 | 73 |
| Defense | 115 | 146 | 178 | 209 | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 99 | 130 | 162 | 193 | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 155 | 186 | 218 | 249 | 75 |
| Speed | 175 | 206 | 238 | 269 | 85 |
| Total | 400 | ||||
Where to Find Volbeat
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Volbeat is unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield and cannot be transferred to either of those games from Pokémon HOME. You can still obtain it in earlier versions of Pokémon games and can still collect it for your National Pokédex in Pokémon HOME.
Notes About Volbeat
Pokédex Entries for Volbeat
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE's sweet aroma.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Ruby
With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.
Sapphire
VOLBEAT's tail glows like a lightbulb. With other VOLBEAT, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This POKéMON loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
Emerald
With their taillights lit, VOLBEAT fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.