Voltorb

Voltorb is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Voltorb has a Hisuian Form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Voltorb artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0100
Type Electric
Species Ball Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Soundproof
2. Static
Aftermath (hidden ability)
Local № 0100 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0120 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0084 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0100 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0121 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0072 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0087 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0100 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0192 (Legends: Arceus)
0207 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 66
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 40
190 284
Attack 30
58 174
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 55
103 229
Speed 100
184 328
Total 330 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Voltorb.

Hisuian Voltorb artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0100
Type Electric Grass
Species Sphere Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Soundproof
2. Static
Aftermath (hidden ability)
Local № 0100 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0120 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0084 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0100 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0121 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0072 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0087 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0100 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0192 (Legends: Arceus)
0207 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 66
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 40
190 284
Attack 30
58 174
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 55
103 229
Speed 100
184 328
Total 330 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Voltorb.

Evolution chart

(Level 30)
Electrode#0101
Electrode
Electric
Hisuian Voltorb#0100
Voltorb
Hisuian Voltorb
Electric · Grass
(use Leaf Stone)
Hisuian Electrode#0101
Electrode
Hisuian Electrode
Electric · Grass

Voltorb changes

Pokédex entries

Voltorb

Red
Blue
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
Yellow It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Gold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Silver It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Crystal During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
FireRed A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.
LeafGreen Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.
Emerald 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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
HeartGold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
SoulSilver It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Black
White
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Black 2
White 2
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
X It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Y Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Scarlet It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Violet It’s usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.

Hisuian Voltorb

Legends: Arceus 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.

Moves learned by Voltorb

Moves learnt by level up

Voltorb learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ChargeElectricStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
6Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus 100
9SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
11RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
13ScreechNormalStatus 85
16Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
20SwiftNormalSpecial 60
22Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
26Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
29Light ScreenPsychicStatus
34Magnet RiseElectricStatus
37DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
41ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
46Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
50Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial 100
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ChargeElectricStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
6Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
9Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
11RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
13ScreechNormalStatus 85
16Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
20SwiftNormalSpecial 60
22Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
26Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
29Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
34DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
34Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
41ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
46Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
50Grassy TerrainGrassStatus

Egg moves

Voltorb learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Voltorb gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
RecycleNormalStatus
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
RecycleNormalStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Voltorb is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
47EndureNormalStatus
48Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
72Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
96Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
136Electric TerrainElectricStatus
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
173ChargeElectricStatus
180Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
211ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
223Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
47EndureNormalStatus
48Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
56Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
72Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
74ReflectPsychicStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
136Electric TerrainElectricStatus
137Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
159Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
173ChargeElectricStatus
180Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
194Grassy GlideGrassPhysical 55 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
211ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95

Moves learnt by level up

Voltorb learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
5TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
9Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
21Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
29ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
37ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
47Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100

Move Tutor moves

Voltorb can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
Ice BallIcePhysical 30 90
Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
RestPsychicStatus
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Voltorb sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Voltorb sprite from Red & Blue Voltorb sprite from Silver Voltorb sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Voltorb sprite from Diamond & Pearl Voltorb sprite from Black & White Voltorb sprite from X & Y Voltorb sprite from Legends: Arceus Voltorb sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Voltorb Shiny sprite from Silver Voltorb Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Voltorb Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Voltorb Shiny sprite from Black & White Voltorb Shiny sprite from X & Y Voltorb Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Voltorb

Red
Blue
Route 10, Power Plant
Yellow Power Plant
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Route 10, Olivine City, Team Rocket HQ
Ruby
Sapphire
New Mauville
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 10, Power Plant
Emerald New Mauville
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 218
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 10, Olivine City, Team Rocket HQ
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Breed Electrode
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 110, New Mauville
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Breed Electrode
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Power Plant
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 218, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Legends: Arceus Sacred Plaza
Scarlet
Violet
East Province (Area Three), West Province (Area Three)

Answers to Voltorb questions

Other languages

English Voltorb
Japanese ビリリダマ (Biriridama)
German Voltobal
French Voltorbe
Italian Voltorb
Spanish Voltorb
Korean 찌리리공 (jjiririgong)
Chinese (Simplified) 霹雳电球
Chinese (Traditional) 霹靂電球

 

English Ball Pokémon
Sphere Pokémon
Japanese ボールポケモン
きゅうたいポケモン
German Ball-Pokémon
Kugel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Balle
Pokémon Sphère
Italian Pokémon Ball
Pokémon Sfera
Spanish Pokémon Bola
Pokémon Esfera
Korean 볼포켓몬
구체포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 球宝可梦
丸宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 球寶可夢
丸寶可夢

Name origin

volt
unit of electricity
orb
spherical object