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Voltorb #0099 Kingler #0101 Electrode

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Voltorb is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

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

Voltorb Hisuian Voltorb

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. Soundproof2. StaticAftermath (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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	½

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. Soundproof2. StaticAftermath (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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	½	¼	½	2	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	½

Evolution chart

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

Voltorb changes

• In Generation 1, Voltorb has a base Special stat of 55.
• In Generations 1-4, Voltorb has a base experience yield of 103.
• In Generations 2-7, Voltorb has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Voltorb

RedBlue	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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	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.
BlackWhite	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Black 2White 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 PikachuLet's Go Eevee	It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Brilliant DiamondShining 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

• In other generations
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Voltorb does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Voltorb cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

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

VoltorbHisuian Voltorb

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Charge	Electric		—	—
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
4	Thunder Shock	Electric		40	100
6	Eerie Impulse	Electric		—	100
9	Spark	Electric		65	100
11	Rollout	Rock		30	90
13	Screech	Normal		—	85
16	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
20	Swift	Normal		60	∞
22	Electro Ball	Electric		—	100
26	Self-Destruct	Normal		200	100
29	Light Screen	Psychic		—	—
34	Magnet Rise	Electric		—	—
37	Discharge	Electric		80	100
41	Explosion	Normal		250	100
46	Gyro Ball	Steel		—	100
50	Mirror Coat	Psychic		—	100

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Charge	Electric		—	—
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
4	Thunder Shock	Electric		40	100
6	Stun Spore	Grass		—	75
9	Bullet Seed	Grass		25	100
11	Rollout	Rock		30	90
13	Screech	Normal		—	85
16	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
20	Swift	Normal		60	∞
22	Electro Ball	Electric		—	100
26	Self-Destruct	Normal		200	100
29	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
34	Discharge	Electric		80	100
34	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
41	Explosion	Normal		250	100
46	Gyro Ball	Steel		—	100
50	Grassy Terrain	Grass		—	—

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.

VoltorbHisuian Voltorb

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Metal Sound	Steel		—	85
Recycle	Normal		—	—

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Leech Seed	Grass		—	90
Recycle	Normal		—	—
Worry Seed	Grass		—	100

Moves learnt by TM

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

VoltorbHisuian Voltorb

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
04	Agility	Psychic		—	—
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
23	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
48	Volt Switch	Electric		70	100
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
62	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
72	Electro Ball	Electric		—	100
75	Light Screen	Psychic		—	—
82	Thunder Wave	Electric		—	90
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
87	Taunt	Dark		—	100
96	Eerie Impulse	Electric		—	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
126	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
130	Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
136	Electric Terrain	Electric		—	—
147	Wild Charge	Electric		90	100
166	Thunder	Electric		110	70
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
173	Charge	Electric		—	—
180	Gyro Ball	Steel		—	100
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
211	Electroweb	Electric		55	95
223	Metal Sound	Steel		—	85

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
04	Agility	Psychic		—	—
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
23	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
48	Volt Switch	Electric		70	100
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
56	Bullet Seed	Grass		25	100
62	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
71	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
72	Electro Ball	Electric		—	100
74	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
81	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
82	Thunder Wave	Electric		—	90
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
87	Taunt	Dark		—	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
111	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
119	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
126	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
136	Electric Terrain	Electric		—	—
137	Grassy Terrain	Grass		—	—
147	Wild Charge	Electric		90	100
159	Leaf Storm	Grass		130	90
166	Thunder	Electric		110	70
168	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
173	Charge	Electric		—	—
180	Gyro Ball	Steel		—	100
194	Grassy Glide	Grass		55	100
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
211	Electroweb	Electric		55	95

• In other generations
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Voltorb sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—		—

• See all Voltorb sprites

Where to find Voltorb

RedBlue	Route 10, Power Plant
Yellow	Power Plant
GoldSilverCrystal	Route 10, Olivine City, Team Rocket HQ
RubySapphire	New Mauville
FireRedLeafGreen	Route 10, Power Plant
Emerald	New Mauville
DiamondPearlPlatinum	Route 218
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Route 10, Olivine City, Team Rocket HQ
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Breed Electrode
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 110, New Mauville
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Electrode
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Power Plant
SwordShield	Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Route 218, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Sacred Plaza
ScarletViolet	East Province (Area Three), West Province (Area Three)
Legends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Voltorb questions

• I traded for a lvl. 100 shiny voltorb how can I evolve it into electrode?
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• In the Voltorb Flip Game, is there a set number of Voltorbs per level?
• How many levels of the Voltorb Minesweeper are there in HG/SS?
• How many levels are there on voltorb flip?
• Is the breeding for voltorb special?
• Does Wattson have any attacking patterns?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

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-PokémonKugel-Pokémon
French	Pokémon BallePokémon Sphère
Italian	Pokémon BallPokémon Sfera
Spanish	Pokémon BolaPokémon Esfera
Korean	볼포켓몬구체포켓몬
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 #0099 Kingler #0101 Electrode