Volbeat (#0313) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk7370–137135–269

Def7572–139139–273

SpA4746–10889–212

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe8581–150157–295

Total430Higher than 46% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Volbeat outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
PranksterHidden ability
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Volbeat does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

8Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

12Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

19MoonlightHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.FairyStatus——5

22Tail GlowRaises the user’s Special Attack by three stages.BugStatus——20

26ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

29Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

33Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

36Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

40Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

43Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

47InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 4

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

EggSeismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20

EggSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Firefly Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#086Central Kalos#133New Hoenn#089Kitakami#009

It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
With their taillights lit, VOLBEAT fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: バルビート
Japanese (romaji): Barubeat
Korean: 볼비트
Chinese (Traditional): 電螢蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 电萤虫
French: Muciole
German: Volbeat
Spanish: Volbeat
Italian: Volbeat

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 150 ≈19.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 151
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: BugHuman-Like
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13
Unknown areaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–15

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13
Unknown areaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–15

SoulSilver 2 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–36
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

HeartGold 2 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–36
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

Platinum 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49

Pearl 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

Diamond 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

Emerald 1 area

Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Sapphire 1 area

Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14

Ruby 1 area

Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13