Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Volcarona's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Volcarona Weakness
Rock, Water, and Flying moves hit Volcarona for super-effective damage. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Volcarona's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x58-69% Peck 2x38-46% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x73-86% Pluck 2x73-86% Ancient Power 4x80-94% Rock Throw 4x123-146%KO | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 4x64-77% Water Gun 2x21-26% Aqua Jet 2x40-47% Rollout 4x57-69% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x31-39% Rollout 4x43-51% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x67-80% Pluck 2x67-80% Ancient Power 4x77-91% Rock Throw 4x115-137%KO | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 4x57-68% Water Gun 2x22-27% Aqua Jet 2x38-46% Rollout 4x57-68% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 4x90-106%KO Rock Blast 4x51-61% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x28-34% Rollout 4x38-46% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x64-76% Ancient Power 4x62-73% Rock Tomb 4x129-152%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x64-76% Pluck 2x64-76% Ancient Power 4x67-79% Rock Tomb 4x129-152%KO | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x67-79% Water Gun 2x27-33% Rollout 4x38-46% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x93-111%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Ancient Power 4x59-70% Rock Tomb 4x128-151%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x69-82% Pluck 2x69-82% Ancient Power 4x69-82% Rock Tomb 4x138-163%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 4x50-58% Rock Tomb 4x69-82% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x51-61% Brine 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 4x69-82% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 4x104-122%KO Aqua Jet 2x37-44% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Ancient Power 4x62-73% Sky Drop 2x66-78% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x69-81% Pluck 2x69-81% Ancient Power 4x70-83% Aerial Ace 2x69-81% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Boldore builds →Power Gem 4x70-83% Rock Slide 4x163-193%KO Rock Tomb 4x133-157%KO Smack Down 4x110-130%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 4x49-57% Rock Tomb 4x70-83% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x53-63% Brine 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 4x66-78% Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x92-109%KO Rock Slide 4x156-184%KO Wing Attack 2x62-73% Ancient Power 4x60-71% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Slide 4x165-194%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Pluck 2x66-78% Ancient Power 4x68-80% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x156-184%KO Aerial Ace 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 4x124-146%KO Smack Down 4x104-123%KO | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Boldore builds →Power Gem 4x68-80% Rock Slide 4x156-184%KO Rock Tomb 4x124-146%KO Smack Down 4x104-123%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Shieldon builds →Rock Slide 4x80-94% Ancient Power 4x48-57% Rock Tomb 4x64-76% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x94-110%KO Rock Slide 4x158-186%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Ancient Power 4x58-69% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Archen builds →Rock Slide 4x165-194%KO Wing Attack 2x68-80% Pluck 2x68-80% Ancient Power 4x69-82% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x158-186%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 4x128-151%KO Smack Down 4x106-125%KO | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Boldore builds →Power Gem 4x69-82% Rock Slide 4x158-186%KO Rock Tomb 4x128-151%KO Smack Down 4x106-125%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Shieldon builds →Rock Slide 4x81-95% Ancient Power 4x47-56% Rock Tomb 4x65-78% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Celebi builds →Psychic29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Xatu builds →U Turn9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin14-17% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain5-6% Sludge Bomb25-29% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Evolved from Larvesta. Volcarona is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+85 over Larvesta), and Volcarona peaks at 550 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Volcarona to get Larvesta eggs using 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Endure, Foresight, Harden and 4 more.
Black & White Volcarona Best Moveset
Volcarona runs Quiver Dance to boost before sweeping. Flame Body and Timid nature shape the build, with flexible EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Volcarona best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Volcarona misses out on Endure and Foresight. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Flare Blitz, with Flying and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Volcarona in Black & White
Volcarona waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Relic Castle for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Volcarona in Black & White
To get Volcarona, start by catching Larvesta through gift encounters at Lv. 1-70. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch LarvestaRoute 18WhiteGift from NPC Lv.1 RouteLimitedEarlyAnyGiftRoute 18BlackGift from NPC Lv.1 RouteLimitedEarlyAnyGift
Step 2Volcarona ✓Relic Castle - B7FWhiteInteract with Pokemon Lv.70 RuinsLimitedPostAnyRelic Castle - B7FBlackInteract with Pokemon Lv.70 RuinsLimitedPostAnyor evolve from Larvesta (Step 1)
Volcarona Guide
For Black & White, we rate Volcarona A-Tier: a strong pick in Black & White's competitive scene. At 550 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Quiver Dance with Lum Berry is the standard set.
Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Volcarona. Swarm is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Volcarona is a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
For Black & White, Volcarona has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Volcarona joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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