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Volcarona.

national dex #637 · gen V
BST 550 · bug / fire
Volcarona official artwork
bugfire
#637 · gen V
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HP
85
ATK
60
DEF
65
SPA
135
SPD
105
SPE
100
BST 550 · best Sp. Atk 135 · worst Attack 60 · meters scale to 200

Volcarona is weak to Water, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingbugfire
AbilitiesFlame Body, Swarm
Height, weight1.6 m / 46.0 kg
Catch rate15 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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#636larvesta
Dex position
#637 of 1025
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Volcarona base stats

BST 550 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP85280374
Atk60112240
Def65121251
SpA135247405
SpD105193339
Spe100184328
BST550bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Volcarona weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Fire dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat2
ele1
gra¼
ice½
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Volcarona abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Flame BodyHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SwarmhiddenStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Volcarona evolution line

2 stages

Best Volcarona moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120

Volcarona moves

gen 9 · 78 moves · 22 level-up · 48 TM/HM · 8 tutor
57 moves · Volcarona appears in 9 games
Double EdgeL1Flame ChargeL1Flare BlitzL1String ShotL1Struggle BugL1ThrashL1Bug BiteL24Fire SpinL30ScreechL30Leech LifeL36WhirlwindL40AmnesiaL54Quiver DanceL59Heat WaveL60Bug BuzzL70Fire BlastL70Rage PowderL80HurricaneL90Fiery DanceL100AcrobaticsTMAir CutterTMAir SlashTMBody SlamTMCalm MindTMDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlamethrowerTMFlyTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMLight ScreenTMLungeTMMorning SuntrainMystical FireTMOverheatTMPoison JabTMPounceTMProtectTMPsychicTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMSafeguardTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTailwindTMTrailblazeTMU TurnTMWild ChargeTMWill O WispTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 1
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 1
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 1
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 1
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 1
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 1
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 1
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 18
GustflyingSPEC40100%35Level 20
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 24
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 30
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 30
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Level 36
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Level 40
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 54
Quiver DancebugSTAT--20Level 59
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Level 60
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5Level 70
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 70
Rage PowderbugSTAT--20Level 80
HurricaneflyingSPEC11070%10Level 90
Fiery DanceSTABfireSPEC80100%10Level 100
AcrobaticsflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Air CutterflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
FlyflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
HurricaneflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Dual WingbeatflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Volcarona Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
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.

Generation VII2 entries
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 VI2 entries
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.

Generation V3 entries
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.

Volcarona species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorWhite
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatUnknown
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight46.0 kg (101.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate15 (5.9%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience248
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#637
Unova (BW)#143
Unova (B2W2)#172
Conquest#174
Alola (USUM)#204
Akala (USUM)#105
Isle of Armor#187
Paldea#275
Champions#637
Wild held items
Silver Powder100% / 5%
100% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire · 5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky special attacker60 Atk / 135 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 135excellent
Speed tier100 Spefast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty15 / 255hard, about 5.9% per ball

About Volcarona

Volcarona is a Bug and Fire-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Volcarona
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