Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Bug Wings
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 15 (5.9%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 248
- EV Yield
- 3 SpA
- Height
- 1.6 m (5'03")
- Weight
- 46.0 kg (101.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Fire dual typing.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Generation VII
As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
Generation VIII
Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.
This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Generation VI
A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Level Up
22 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 1 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 1 | Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Flame WheelSTAB | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Gust | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 24 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 30 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 36 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 54 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 59 | Quiver Dance | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
| 60 | Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| 70 | Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| 70 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 80 | Rage Powder | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
| 90 | Hurricane | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 100 | Fiery DanceSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
48 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Air Cutter | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual Wingbeat | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Fly | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hurricane | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dual Wingbeat | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Volcarona may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Volcarona
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Volcarona
Volcarona is a Bug and Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold. Volcarona stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 46.0 kg (101.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Volcarona Base Stats
Volcarona has a base stat total of 550, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 135 (excellent), while its lowest is Attack at 60 (average). Volcarona serves as a bulky special attacker. Volcarona is fast with a base Speed of 100.
Volcarona Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Fire-type, Volcarona is weak to Water, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Volcarona 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Volcarona Abilities
Volcarona's abilities include Flame Body, Swarm. Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Swarm, which strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Volcarona Moves & Learnset
Volcarona can learn 78 moves in Generation 9, including 22 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Heat Wave (Fire, 95 power). For coverage, Volcarona can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Volcarona
With a capture rate of 15 (5.9%), Volcarona can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Volcarona yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Volcarona belongs to the Bug egg group. Volcarona is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Larvesta → Volcarona). Wild Volcarona may be found holding Silver Powder.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Volcarona. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Volcarona, or use the team builder to see how Volcarona fits into your squad.
