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.
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
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)
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x33-40% Water Gun 2x25-31% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x49-58% Water Gun 2x22-27% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x25-31% Gust 2x18-22% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x73-87% Aerial Ace 2x73-87% Rock Tomb 4x98-116%KO Peck 2x45-54% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 4x61-72% Gust 2x20-24% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x45-54% Gust 2x33-39% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x117-138%KO Rock Tomb 4x91-108%KO Smack Down 4x81-96% Rock Blast 4x45-54% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x33-39% Water Gun 2x22-27% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Braviary builds →Fly 2x106-126%KO Wing Attack 2x72-86% Aerial Ace 2x72-86% Pluck 2x72-86% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x65-78% Pluck 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 4x61-71% Gust 2x20-24% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x59-70% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Pluck 2x40-48% Smack Down 4x46-54% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x109-129%KO Rock Tomb 4x91-107%KO Smack Down 4x77-91% Rock Blast 4x40-48% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Ducklett builds →Fly 2x50-59% Air Slash 2x29-35% Bubble Beam 2x27-32% Wing Attack 2x34-40% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x116-137%KO Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x31-36% | ||
 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 | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 4x64-76% Rock Slide 4x84-99% Rock Tomb 4x68-80% Rock Throw 4x60-71% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x84-99% Rock Tomb 4x68-80% Rock Throw 4x60-71% Smack Down 4x60-71% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x108-128%KO Rock Tomb 4x88-104%KO Aerial Ace 2x29-35% Smack Down 4x76-90% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x116-136%KO Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x31-36% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 4x125-148%KO Rock Slide 4x95-113%KO Rock Tomb 4x79-94% Rock Throw 4x66-78% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 4x208-245%KO Power Gem 4x66-78% Rock Slide 4x158-187%KO Rock Tomb 4x125-148%KO | ||
Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Nosepass builds →Stone Edge 4x112-132%KO Power Gem 4x62-74% Rock Slide 4x86-101%KO Rock Tomb 4x69-82% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 4x192-226%KO Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Rock Tomb 4x119-140%KO Rock Throw 4x99-117%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 4x188-221%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 4x153-180%KO Smack Down 4x128-150%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x114-135%KO Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x31-36% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 4x128-150%KO Rock Slide 4x99-116%KO Rock Tomb 4x79-94% Rock Throw 4x67-79% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 4x210-248%KO Power Gem 4x67-79% Rock Slide 4x159-188%KO Rock Tomb 4x128-150%KO | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Volcarona View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 4x194-229%KO Rock Slide 4x146-173%KO Rock Tomb 4x118-139%KO Rock Throw 4x99-116%KO | ||
 | 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2
Volcarona is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Relic Castle when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Volcarona in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Volcarona starts with Larvesta at Lv. 35-65 via fixed encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Larvesta
Step 2Volcarona ✓Relic Castle - B7FBlack 2Interact with Pokemon Lv.35 RuinsLimitedLateAnyRelic Castle - B7FWhite 2Interact with Pokemon Lv.35 RuinsLimitedLateAnyRelic Castle - B7FBlack 2Interact with Pokemon Lv.65 RuinsLimitedPostAnyPost-Elite FourRelic Castle - B7FWhite 2Interact with Pokemon Lv.65 RuinsLimitedPostAnyPost-Elite Fouror evolve from Larvesta (Step 1)
Volcarona Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Volcarona A-Tier: a strong pick in Black 2 & White 2'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 2 & White 2, 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