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Volbeat (Japanese: バルビート, HepburnBarubiito) (VOLL-beat[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. He is Illumise's male counterpart.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Volbeat is a firefly-like, bipedal Pokémon. Its body is black with a blue chest and abdomen. There are two yellow stripes across its front: one on its chest and one near its legs. A red band separates each limb from its body and a thicker, incomplete one surrounds its shoulders. Two simple wings extend from the band around its shoulder. It has a blue face with yellow eyes, and curly, yellow antennae with black stripes. It has a spherical yellow tail, which glows to communicate and draw geometric patterns in the sky while in a swarm.

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Evolution[]

Volbeat does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 117 Rare (Ruby)
Common (Sapphire)
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Route 117 Rare
Diamond and Pearl Route 229 Rare (Diamond)
Common (Pearl)
Platinum Route 229 Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone, Bug-Catching Contest Common
Black and White Route 3 (Black only) Swarm
X and Y Route 7 Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • Ruby

    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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • FireRed

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • LeafGreen

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • Emerald

    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.

  • Diamond

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Pearl

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Platinum

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • HeartGold

    It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

  • SoulSilver

    It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

  • Black

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • White

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Black 2

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • White 2

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • X

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Y

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Shining Pearl

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Scarlet

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • Violet

    It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with other Volbeat. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
65
Attack
73
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
47
Sp. Def
85
Speed
85
Total
430

Stats
HP
65
Attack
73
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
47
Sp. Def
75
Speed
85
Total
400

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
12 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
15 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
19 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
22 Tail Glow —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
26 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
29 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
33 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
36 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
40 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
43 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
47 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
50 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS
Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
5XY
5ORAS
Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
9XY
8ORAS
Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 2 1 ♥
17XY
12ORAS
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
N/AXY
15ORAS
Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
13XY
19ORAS
Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
21XY
22ORAS
Tail Glow —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
25XY
26ORAS
Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
29XY
29ORAS
Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
37XY
33ORAS
Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
33XY
36ORAS
Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
41XY
40ORAS
Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
N/AXY
43ORAS
Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
45XY
47ORAS
Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
13 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
17 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
21 Tail Glow —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
25 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
29 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
33 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
41 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
45 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
5 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
9 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 2
13 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
17 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
21 Tail Glow —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Beauty 0
25 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 0
29 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
33 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
41 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2
45 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
5 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
9 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
13 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
17 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
21 Tail Glow —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Beauty 1 0 ♥
25 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Beauty 3 0 ♥
29 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
33 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
37 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Ninjask, Buneary, Lopunny, Scolipede —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Vibrava, Kricketune, Mothim, Combee, Sewaddle, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona, Vivillon, Vikavolt, Cutiefly, Ribombee 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Dizzy Punch Spinda, Buneary, Lopunny 70 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Encore Mr. Mime, Shuckle, Illumise, Hawlucha 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
LungeUSUM Volbeat, Dewpider, Araquanid 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Seismic Toss Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Makuhita, Hariyama, Throh 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona, Cutiefly, Ribombee 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Ninjask, Buneary, Lopunny, Scolipede —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Illumise, Kricketune, Mothim, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona, Vivillon 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
Dizzy Punch Spinda, Buneary, Lopunny 70 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Encore Mr. Mime, Shuckle, Illumise, Hawlucha 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Seismic Toss Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Makuhita, Hariyama, Throh 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 10 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask, Buneary, Lopunny, Scolipede —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Kricketune, Mothim, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Dizzy Punch Spinda, Buneary, Lopunny 70 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Encore Shuckle, Mr. Mime 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Seismic Toss Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Makuhita, Hariyama, Throh 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask, Mr. Mime, Buneary, Lopunny —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Ledyba, Ledian, Venomoth, Beautifly, Yanma, Yanmega, Dustox, Masquerain, Dustox, Volbeat, Kricketune 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2
Encore Shuckle, Mr. Mime 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Ninjask —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Growth Paras, Parasect, Cacnea, Cacturne —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
Silver Wind Paras, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Beauty 1 0 ♥
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 2
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
DynamicPunch E 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
Metronome FRLGE —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
ThunderPunch E 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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    Appearances[]

    Anime[]

    Trivia[]

    • Despite being a firefly, he is found all day in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, while real fireflies are nocturnal.
    • Volbeat has the same name as a Danish metal band. The similarity, however, is only coincidental, as the lead singer for the band named it after an album called Vol.Beat (short for volume and beat).
    • Volbeat and Illumise are both known as the Firefly Pokémon.
    • Volbeat and Watchog are the only non-Water type Pokémon with Illuminate as their ability.

    Origin[]

    Volbeat is based on a firefly. It also shares similarities to greasers, a style that commonly involved greased hair and black collared jackets appearance-wise. Volbeat's curled antennae may reference the stylized or greased hair while its black coloration and neck collar resemble the jackets. This style as well as it being a male-only Pokémon line up with Illumise, who is a female-only Pokémon and has a more women-inspired style.

    Etymology[]

    Volbeat may come from volt and beat.

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    See also[]

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 407. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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