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National No. 313

Volbeat

Firefly Pokémon

Insect
Generation III
0.7 m Size
17.7 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0313
Volbeat

Description

Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

Abilities

Ability 1

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Ability 2

Swarm

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

Hidden Ability

Prankster

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.7 m / 2'3"
Weight 17.7 kg / 39.02 lbs
Color Gray
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 151
Maximum Experience 600.000
Experience Rated as erratic
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug / Human-Like
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 100% / Female: 0%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 150
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 29.5% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 39.9% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 49.6% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Volbeat
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Volbeat
French Muciole
German Volbeat
Spanish Volbeat
Italian Volbeat
Japanese バルビート Barubeat
Korean 볼비트 Volbeat
Chinese 電螢蟲 / 电萤虫 Diànyíngchóng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.

18 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Bright Powder
Bright Powder
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Volbeat
Volbeat
Nº313

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Volbeat

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
65
-
125 - 172
240 - 334
Attack
73
-
70 - 137
135 - 269
Defense
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Sp Attack.
47
-
46 - 108
89 - 212
Defense Esp.
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Speed
85
+1 EV
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
430
+1 EV
-
-
Life
65
Lv 50: 125 - 172 Lv 100: 240 - 334
At.
73
Lv 50: 70 - 137 Lv 100: 135 - 269
Df.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
At. Esp.
47
Lv 50: 46 - 108 Lv 100: 89 - 212
Df. Esp.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Vel. +1 EV
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +1 EV
430

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Confuse Ray No.109 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Double Team No.104 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Moonlight No.236 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 19
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Tail Glow No.294 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Signal Beam No.324 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Helping Hand No.270 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 43
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Flash No.148 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Zen Headbutt No.428 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 90%
Bug Buzz No.405 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Struggle Bug No.522 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 15
PP 20
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Play Rough No.583 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 90%
Infestation No.611 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 47
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Play Nice No.589 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Encore No.227 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 26
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%