#313 Volbeat
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves SpinOff Dex
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Volbeat
Japan: Barubito
バルビート
French: Muciole
German: Volbeat
Korean: 볼비트
National: #313
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :100%
Female :0%
Abilities: Illuminate - Swarm - Prankster (Hidden Ability)
Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
Swarm: When HP is below 1/3rd, Bug’s power increases to 1.5 times.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Prankster: Status category moves have their Speed Priority increased by 1
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Firefly Pokémon 2’04”
0.7m
39.0lbs
17.7kg
150 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
600,000 Points
Erratic
70 1 Speed Point(s)
158 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *2 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Bug
Human-like
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Route 3 (Swarm)Details
White Trade from Black
Black 2 Route 3 (Swarm)Details
White 2 Trade Required
Dream World Spooky Manor - Over 5,000 Dream Points Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
Tackle 50 100 35 --
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
5 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
9 Confuse Ray -- 100 10 --
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
13 Moonlight -- -- 5 --
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
17 Quick Attack 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
21 Tail Glow -- -- 20 --
The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.
25 Signal Beam 75 100 15 10
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
29 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
33 Helping Hand -- -- 20 --
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90 15 --
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.
41 Bug Buzz 90 100 10 --
The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
45 Double-edge 120 100 15 --
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder 120 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 --
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90 10 --
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100 20 --
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Baton Pass -- -- 40 -- Details
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
Silver Wind 60 100 5 -- Details
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Trick -- 100 10 -- Details
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Encore -- 100 5 -- Details
The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.
Bug Buzz 90 100 10 -- Details
The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Dizzy Punch 70 100 10 20 Details
The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches that may also leave it confused.
Seismic Toss ?? 100 20 -- Details
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Bug Bite6010020--
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Helping Hand----20--
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
Ice Punch751001510
The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Signal Beam751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Thunderpunch751001510
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trick--10010--
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Zen Headbutt809015--
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.Dream World

Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Focus Punch 150 100 20 -- Gen IV TM01
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
Water Pulse 60 100 20 20 Gen IV TM03
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
Shock Wave 60 -- 20 -- Gen IV TM34
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Air Cutter 55 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
String Shot -- 95 40 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Dynamicpunch 100 50 5 100 Move Tutor - Emerald
The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.
Mega Punch 80 85 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick 120 75 5 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Counter ?? 100 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Metronome -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 65 73 55 47 75 85
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 125 - 172 70 - 112 54 - 96 46 - 89 72 - 114 81 - 123
Lv. 100 240 - 334 135 - 220 103 - 188 89 - 173 139 - 224 157 - 242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 125 - 172 78 - 125 60 - 107 52 - 99 80 - 127 90 - 137
Lv. 100 240 - 334 151 - 245 115 - 209 99 - 193 155 - 249 175 - 269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 125 - 172 85 - 137 66 - 117 57 - 108 88 - 139 99 - 150
Lv. 100 240 - 334 166 - 269 126 - 229 108 - 212 170 - 273 192 - 295

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