Voltorb (#0100) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk3031–9058–174

Def5049–11294–218

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe10094–167184–328

Total330Higher than 26% 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 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Voltorb 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

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Soundproof
Protects against sound-based moves.
Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
AftermathHidden ability
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.26% of teams · rank #81 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Aftermath
Nature: Modest
EVs: 32 HP / 236 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Ice

Volt Switch
Tera Blast
Discharge
Mirror Coat

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

Usage by rating

All players1.7%
Rated 1500+0.85%
Rated 1630+0.26%
Rated 1760+0.09%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.26%

Moves

Volt Switch99.6%
Tera Blast76.6%
Discharge68.4%
Mirror Coat52.4%
Thunder25.2%
Rain Dance24.8%
Taunt20.8%
Explosion20%
Thunder Wave4.1%
Thunderbolt3.9%

Items

Focus Sash52.5%
Damp Rock24.8%
Life Orb15.8%
Eviolite4.3%
Normal Gem1.3%
Choice Specs0.8%

Abilities

57.9%
40.9%
1.2%

EV spreads

Modest 32 HP / 236 SpA / 196 Spe52.4%
Timid 36 HP / 36 Def / 236 SpA / 196 Spe21.4%
Hasty 36 HP / 36 Atk / 236 SpA / 196 Spe15.6%
Modest 36 HP / 36 Def / 236 SpA / 196 Spe4.9%
Jolly 252 HP / 196 Spe1.3%

Tera types

Ice71.1%
Electric25.4%
Flying1.7%
Normal1.3%

Common teammates

Numel54.7%
Mienfoo54.4%
Glimmet54.2%
Corphish52.5%
Quaxly52.4%
Growlithe-Hisui26.6%
Psyduck24.4%
Geodude19.4%

Evolution

#0100VoltorbElectric
1. Level 30 · or · Use Leaf Stone#0101ElectrodeElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

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

4Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

6Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

9SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

11RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

13ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

16Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

20SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

22Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

26Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

29Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

34Magnet RiseUser is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.ElectricStatus——10

37DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

41ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

46Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

50Mirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

TM / HM / TR 30

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

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

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

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

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

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

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

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

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

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

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

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

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%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

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

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

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

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

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

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

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

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 2

EggMetal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

EggRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Ball Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#100Original Johto#120Original Hoenn#084Updated Johto#121Mountain Kalos#072New Hoenn#087Let’s Go Kanto#100Hisui#192Paldea#207

An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.
Legends: Arceus
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
Black 2 · White 2
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
LeafGreen · Y
A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.
FireRed
It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a Poké Ball. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.
Emerald
VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
VOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké BallS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
Crystal
It was discovered when Poké BallS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Gold · HeartGold
It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, they have zapped many people.
Red · Blue