Volcarona (#0637) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk6058–123112–240

Def6563–128121–251

SpA135126–205247–405

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe10094–167184–328

Total550Higher than 87% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Volcarona outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

Rock4×Flying2×Water2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundGhostFireElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SwarmHidden ability
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#22 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (39%) · Flame Body (98.9%) · Timid (40.9%) · HP 13 / Def 30 / Spe 23 (17.9%)

Moves Struggle Bug, Rage Powder, Protect, Tailwind

Singles

#33 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (50.3%) · Flame Body (90.6%) · Bold (39.9%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / Spe 2 (14.6%)

Moves Quiver Dance, Fiery Dance, Giga Drain, Morning Sun

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

10.91% of teams · rank #16 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Flame Body
Stat Alignment: Modest
Stat Points: 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe

Quiver Dance
Fiery Dance
Giga Drain
Bug Buzz

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players11.36%
Rated 1500+11.72%
Rated 1630+10.91%
Rated 1760+9.15%

Usage by month

Apr 202610.91%

Moves

Quiver Dance98.8%
Fiery Dance68.9%
Giga Drain60.9%
Bug Buzz55.5%
Psychic30%
Substitute28.5%
Flamethrower27.5%
Morning Sun21.7%
Fire Blast3.4%
Will-O-Wisp3.1%

Items

Sitrus Berry40.4%
Leftovers17.8%
Life Orb11.6%
Passho Berry8%
Focus Sash6.3%
Grassy Seed3.3%

Abilities

92.8%
7.2%

EV spreads

Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe18.4%
Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.8%
Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.6%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe6%
Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0636LarvestaBugFire
1. Level 59#0637VolcaronaBugFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 22

EvoQuiver DanceRaises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.BugStatus——20

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

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1Fiery DanceHas a 50% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.FireSpec80100%10

1Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

1Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

1Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

1Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

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

1WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

18Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

24Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

30ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

36Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

42Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

48Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

54AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

62HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

70Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

78Rage PowderRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 47

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

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

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

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

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

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

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

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

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

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

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

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

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

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

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

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

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

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

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

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

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

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

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

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

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Sun Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#143Updated Unova#172Updated Alola#204Updated Akala#105Isle of Armor#187Paldea#275

This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.
Shield
Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.
Sword
According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
Ultra Moon
As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
Ultra Sun
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Black 2 · White 2
A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
White · X · Omega Ruby
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ウルガモス
Japanese (romaji): Ulgamoth
Korean: 불카모스
Chinese (Traditional): 火神蛾
Chinese (Simplified): 火神蛾
French: Pyrax
German: Ramoth
Spanish: Volcarona
Italian: Volcarona

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 15 ≈2.0% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 248
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 41–44

Ultra Sun 1 area

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 41–44

White 2 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 35–65

Black 2 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 35–65

White 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 70

Black 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 70

Volcarona

Weak to

Resists