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Voltorb
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Ball
- Habitat
- Urban
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 66
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Protects against sound-based moves.
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
Generation VII
It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Generation VIII
An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Generation II
It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its compo nents are not found in nature.
Generation III
VOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures POKé BALLS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this POKéMON looks very similar to a POKé BALL remains a mystery.
VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKé BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.
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.
Generation IV
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Generation V
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
Generation VI
It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Voltorb is extremely sensitive—it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 5 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 9 | Thunder ShockSTAB | ele | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Eerie Impulse | ele | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 21 | SparkSTAB | ele | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 26 | Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| 29 | Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 32 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 33 | Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| 37 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 37 | DischargeSTAB | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| 42 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 46 | Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 47 | Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| 50 | Mirror Coat | psy | S | — | 100% | 20 |
TM / HM
33 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Eerie Impulse | ele | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Volt SwitchSTAB | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild ChargeSTAB | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Recycle | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Voltorb
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Team Builder
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Stat Calculator
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About Voltorb
Voltorb is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh. Voltorb stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 10.4 kg (22.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Voltorb Base Stats
Voltorb has a base stat total of 330, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Attack at 30 (poor). Voltorb is fast with a base Speed of 100.
Voltorb Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Electric-type, Voltorb is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Voltorb 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Voltorb Abilities
Voltorb's abilities include Static, Soundproof, Aftermath. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.. Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. Its Hidden Ability is Aftermath, which damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
Voltorb Moves & Learnset
Voltorb can learn 64 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 33 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power), Discharge (Electric, 80 power). For coverage, Voltorb can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Voltorb
Voltorb has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Voltorb yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Voltorb belongs to the Mineral egg group. Voltorb is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Voltorb → Electrode).
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