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#637

Volcarona

Abilities

Flame BodySwarm(Hidden)
Height: 1.6 m (5'03")
Weight: 46.0 kg (101.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 248
Base Stats
HP85
Atk60
Def65
SpA135
SpD105
Spe100
BST550
EV Yield: 3 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
280374
Atk
112240
Def
121251
SpA
247405
SpD
193339
Spe
184328

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
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)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Fire dual typing.

nor
fir
wat2
ele
gra¼
ice½
fig½
poi
gro
fly2
psy
bug½
roc4
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai½
Weak to: Water, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists: Grass (¼x), Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Abilities
Flame Body

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

SwarmHidden Ability

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries9 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”

Ultra Moon

According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.

Generation VIII

Sword

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.

Shield

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

Black

When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.

White

A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.

Black 2, White 2

Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.

Moves (Gen 9)78 moves

Level Up

22 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Take DownnorP9085%20
1Double EdgenorP120100%15
1EmberSTABfirS40100%25
1String ShotbugN95%40
1Flare BlitzSTABfirP120100%15
1Flame ChargeSTABfirP50100%20
1Struggle BugSTABbugS50100%20
18Flame WheelSTABfirP60100%25
20GustflyS40100%35
24Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
30Fire SpinSTABfirS3585%15
30ScreechnorN85%40
36Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
40WhirlwindnorN20
54AmnesiapsyN20
59Quiver DancebugN20
60Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
70Fire BlastSTABfirS11085%5
70Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
80Rage PowderbugN20
90HurricaneflyS11070%10
100Fiery DanceSTABfirS80100%10

TM / HM

48 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsflyP55100%15
Air CutterflyS6095%25
Air SlashflyS7595%15
AmnesiapsyN20
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
Calm MindpsyN20
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dual WingbeatflyP4090%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastSTABfirS11085%5
Fire SpinSTABfirS3585%15
Flame ChargeSTABfirP50100%20
FlamethrowerSTABfirS90100%15
Flare BlitzSTABfirP120100%15
FlyflyP9095%15
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
HurricaneflyS11070%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
Light ScreenpsyN30
LungeSTABbugP80100%15
OverheatSTABfirS13090%5
Poison JabpoiP80100%20
PounceSTABbugP50100%20
ProtectnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
ScreechnorN85%40
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
Struggle BugSTABbugS50100%20
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
TailwindflyN15
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
TrailblazegraP50100%20
U TurnSTABbugP70100%20
Wild ChargeeleP90100%15
Will O WispfirN85%15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Move Tutor

8 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Dual WingbeatflyP4090%10
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Heat WaveSTABfirS9590%10
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
TailwindflyN15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Volcarona may be holding when encountered.

Silver Powder
100% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#637
Unova (BW)#143
Unova (B2W2)#172
Conquest#174
Alola (USUM)#204
Akala (USUM)#105
Isle of Armor#187
Paldea#275
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

firOverheat130 powS
firFlare Blitz120 powP
firFire Blast110 powS
firHeat Wave95 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
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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.