Volbeat #0313
| Pokémon GO | See this Pokémon's data in Pokémon GO |
| Typing | Bug |
| Abilities | Illuminate - Ability 1 Swarm - Ability 2 Prankster - Hidden |
| Classification | The Firefly Pokémon |
| National ID | #0313 |
| Regional ID | #0009 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 65 | 125—172 | |
| Attack | 73 | 70—137 | |
| Defense | 75 | 72—139 | |
| Sp. Attack | 47 | 46—108 | |
| Sp. Defense | 85 | 81—150 | |
| Speed | 85 | 81—150 | |
| Total | 430 | Calculated Stat Range |
Where to Find
| Generation 9 | |
|---|---|
| The Teal Mask (DLC) | |
| Generation 8 | |
| BD/SP | WildRoute 229 Grand UndergroundGrand Underground |
| Generation 6 | |
| OR/AS | WildRoute 117 |
| X/Y | WildRoute 7 AmbushRoute 7 Friend SafariFriend Safari |
| Generation 5 | |
| B2/W2 | WildRoute 3 |
| B/W | WildRoute 3 |
| Generation 4 | |
| HG/SS | StaticPokéwalker |
| Platinum | WildRoute 229 |
| D/P | WildRoute 229 |
| Generation 3 | |
| Emerald | WildRoute 117 |
| R/S | WildRoute 117 |
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug Human-Like |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 100.00% |
| Height | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight | 17.7 kg (39.0 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light." "It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with other Volbeat. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise." | |
"It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma." | |
"It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma." "It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma." | |
"It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE." | |
"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." "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." | |
"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." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 5 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 8 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| 12 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 15 | 50 | 100 | Bug | Spec. | |
| 19 | — | — | Fairy | Stat. | |
| 22 | — | — | Bug | Stat. | |
| 26 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 29 | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| 33 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 36 | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. | |
| 40 | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. | |
| 43 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 47 | 20 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| — | — | Flying | Stat. | |
| 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM005 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM014 | 55 | 100 | Flying | Phys. | |
| TM015 | 50 | 100 | Bug | Spec. | |
| TM017 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM020 | 50 | 100 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM021 | 50 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM023 | 50 | 90 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM027 | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM040 | 60 | 95 | Flying | Spec. | |
| TM043 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM058 | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM059 | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| TM060 | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM065 | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM068 | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. | |
| TM069 | 75 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM075 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM079 | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. | |
| TM080 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM082 | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM087 | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM109 | — | 100 | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM111 | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM113 | — | — | Flying | Stat. | |
| TM114 | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| TM122 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM127 | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM132 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM162 | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. | |
| TM166 | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM168 | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM182 | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM185 | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM192 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM205 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM219 | 70 | 90 | Bug | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Generation VIII
Brilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration VII
Generation VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
What does each category mean?
Catchable Found somewhere in the game and caught there.
Event Only from outside the game, through an event or distribution.
Transfer In the game's data, but you need a trade with another player (a version exclusive) or a transfer, like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite