Stats & Training
Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Volbeat's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a standard growth curve.
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.
Volbeat Weakness
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Volbeat for super-effective damage. With 65 HP and balanced defenses, Volbeat can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Fire is super effective against VolbeatView Volcanion → | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Flying is super effective against VolbeatView Togekiss → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Fire is super effective against VolbeatView Volcarona → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against VolbeatView Terrakion → | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Flying is super effective against VolbeatView Staraptor → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion can KO Volbeat with Fire Blast (163-192%). Togekiss's Air Slash hits Volbeat for 70-83%.
Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb45-53% Fire Blast 2x163-192%KO | ||
Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x70-83% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain13-15% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat44-52% Stone Edge 2x148-174%KO Earthquake25-29% | ||
Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Volbeat View Staraptor builds →U Turn22-26% Close Combat19-22% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Volbeat. Plenty of partners through two egg groups, eggs are quick to hatch, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 8 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Volbeat with 77 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Dizzy Punch and 5 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Volbeat Best Moveset
Prankster gives Volbeat passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, flexible EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Focus Sash keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Volbeat best EVs are Defense and HP
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Moonlight
- Toxic
- Flash
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Volbeat can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Psychic. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and Lunge while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Volbeat in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Volbeat Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, it depends on your team. Volbeat at 430 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Prankster changes the entire equation for Volbeat. The 430 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Thunder Wave with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Prankster is what you want on Volbeat. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Illuminate, Swarm) work on paper but Prankster is what makes Volbeat worth using.
Volbeat's best stat is Sp. Def at base 85. Bug gives decent defensive coverage with 3 resistances.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Volbeat spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves