#313 Volbeat

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Volbeat Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Normal SpriteShiny Sprite
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Volbeat
Japan: Barubeat
バルビート
French: Muciole
German: Volbeat
Korean: 볼비트
National: #313
Alola: #---
Melemele: #---
Akala: #---
Ula'ula: #---
Poni: #---
Male :100%
Female :0%
Bug-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Firefly Pokémon 2'04"
0.7m
39.0lbs
17.7kg
1503,840
Abilities: Illuminate - Swarm - Prankster (Hidden Ability)
Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
Swarm: When HP is below 1/3rd its maximum, power of Bug-type moves is increased by 50%.
Hidden Ability (Available through transfer):
Prankster: Status category moves have their Speed Priority increased by 1. Moves increased by this that are used on Dark-type opponents will fail.
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
600,000 Points
Erratic
70 1 Speed Point(s)
Not Wild

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 Bright Powder
Bright Powder
- 5%
Bug
Human-like
Evolutionary Chain
Egg When Male Volbeat
When FemaleIllumise

Locations

Sun Transfer required
Moon Transfer required
Ultra Sun Transfer required
Ultra Moon Transfer required

Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Flash Flash - Normal-type Flash: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Tackle Tackle - Normal-type Tackle: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
5 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
8 Confuse Ray Confuse Ray - Ghost-type Confuse Ray: Other Move -- 100 10 --
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
12 Quick Attack Quick Attack - Normal-type Quick Attack: Physical Move 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
15 Struggle Bug Struggle Bug - Bug-type Struggle Bug: Special Move 50 100 20 100
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
19 Moonlight Moonlight - Fairy-type Moonlight: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
22 Tail Glow Tail Glow - Bug-type Tail Glow: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.
26 Signal Beam Signal Beam - Bug-type Signal Beam: Special Move 75 100 15 10
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
29 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
33 Zen Headbutt Zen Headbutt - Psychic-type Zen Headbutt: Physical Move 80 90 15 20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
36 Helping Hand Helping Hand - Normal-type Helping Hand: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
40 Bug Buzz Bug Buzz - Bug-type Bug Buzz: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
43 Play Rough Play Rough - Fairy-type Play Rough: Physical Move 90 90 10 10
The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
47 Double-Edge Double-Edge - Normal-type Double-Edge: Physical Move 120 100 15 --
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
50 Infestation Infestation - Bug-type Infestation: Special Move 20 100 20 100
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM16 Light Screen Light Screen - Psychic-type Light Screen: Other Move -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM19 Roost Roost - Flying-type Roost: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solar Beam Solar Beam - Grass-type Solar Beam: Special Move 120 100 10 --
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM24 Thunderbolt Thunderbolt - Electric-type Thunderbolt: Special Move 90 100 15 10
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder Thunder - Electric-type Thunder: Special Move 110 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break Brick Break - Fighting-type Brick Break: Physical Move 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace Aerial Ace - Flying-type Aerial Ace: Physical Move 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM56 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
TM57 Charge Beam Charge Beam - Electric-type Charge Beam: Special Move 50 90 10 70
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM62 Acrobatics Acrobatics - Flying-type Acrobatics: Physical Move 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM73 Thunder Wave Thunder Wave - Electric-type Thunder Wave: Other Move -- 90 20 --
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM77 Psych Up Psych Up - Normal-type Psych Up: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM83 Infestation Infestation - Bug-type Infestation: Special Move 20 100 20 100
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM89 U-turn U-turn - Bug-type U-turn: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Dazzling Gleam - Fairy-type Dazzling Gleam: Special Move 80 100 10 --
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Egg Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Baton Pass Baton Pass - Normal-type Baton Pass: Other Move -- -- 40 -- Details
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Silver Wind Silver Wind - Bug-type Silver Wind: Special Move 60 100 5 10 Details
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats.
Trick Trick - Psychic-type Trick: Other Move -- 100 10 -- Details
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Encore Encore - Normal-type Encore: Other Move -- 100 5 -- Details
The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Bug Buzz Bug Buzz - Bug-type Bug Buzz: Special Move 90 100 10 10 Details
The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Dizzy Punch Dizzy Punch - Normal-type Dizzy Punch: Physical Move 70 100 10 20 Details
The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
Seismic Toss Seismic Toss - Fighting-type Seismic Toss: Physical Move ?? 100 20 -- Details
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Lunge
USUM Only
Lunge - Bug-type Lunge: Physical Move 80 100 15 100 Details
The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Bug BiteBug Bite - Bug-typeBug Bite: Physical Move6010020--
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Signal BeamSignal Beam - Bug-typeSignal Beam: Special Move751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch - Electric-typeThunder Punch: Physical Move751001510
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ice PunchIce Punch - Ice-typeIce Punch: Physical Move751001510
The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt - Psychic-typeZen Headbutt: Physical Move80901520
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TailwindTailwind - Flying-typeTailwind: Other Move----15--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain - Grass-typeGiga Drain: Special Move7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Focus PunchFocus Punch - Fighting-typeFocus Punch: Physical Move15010020--
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Shock WaveShock Wave - Electric-typeShock Wave: Special Move60--20--
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Water PulseWater Pulse - Water-typeWater Pulse: Special Move601002020
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Helping HandHelping Hand - Normal-typeHelping Hand: Other Move----20--
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
TrickTrick - Psychic-typeTrick: Other Move--10010--
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
DefogDefog - Flying-typeDefog: Other Move----15--
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 190(Phy)/120(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling All-Out Pummeling - Fighting-type Physical Move 200 -- 1 --
The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike Supersonic Skystrike - Flying-type Physical Move 120 -- 1 --
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out Savage Spin-Out - Bug-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/175(Spe) -- 1 --
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare Never-Ending Nightmare - Ghost-type Special Move 160 -- 1 --
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Hydro Vortex Hydro Vortex - Water-type Special Move 120 -- 1 --
The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Bloom Doom Bloom Doom - Grass-type Special Move 190 -- 1 --
The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Gigavolt Havoc Gigavolt Havoc - Electric-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/185(Spe) -- 1 --
The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Physical Move 160 -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer Subzero Slammer - Ice-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse Black Hole Eclipse - Dark-type Physical Move 120 -- 1 --
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Twinkle Tackle Twinkle Tackle - Fairy-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 175(Phy)/160(Spe) -- 1 --
The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Supersonic Skystrike
Gen V or earlier
Supersonic Skystrike - Flying-type Special Move 120 -- 1 --
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Tectonic Rage
Gen V or earlier
Tectonic Rage - Ground-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.


Transfer Only Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Power-up Punch 40 100 20 100 Gen VI TM98
Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
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 any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers 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 the move's type and power.
Air Cutter 60 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. 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. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 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 opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
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. This 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.
Dynamic Punch 100 50 5 100 Move Tutor - Emerald
The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 430 65 73 75 47 85 85
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 125 - 172 70 - 112 72 - 114 46 - 89 81 - 123 81 - 123
Lv. 100 240 - 334 135 - 220 139 - 224 89 - 173 157 - 242 157 - 242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 125 - 172 78 - 125 80 - 127 52 - 99 90 - 137 90 - 137
Lv. 100 240 - 334 151 - 245 155 - 249 99 - 193 175 - 269 175 - 269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 125 - 172 85 - 137 88 - 139 57 - 108 99 - 150 99 - 150
Lv. 100 240 - 334 166 - 269 170 - 273 108 - 212 192 - 295 192 - 295

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