Stats & Training
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Voltorb's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
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.
Voltorb Weakness
Voltorb is weak to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. At base 100 Speed, Voltorb outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x56-68% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Geodude builds →Dig 2x111-131%KO Bulldoze 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x107-127%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% Sand Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x54-63% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Geodude builds →Dig 2x112-132%KO Bulldoze 2x84-100%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Bulldoze 2x71-84% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Bulldoze 2x81-96% Sand Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x53-64% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Geodude builds →Dig 2x115-137%KO Bulldoze 2x86-103%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x103-122%KO Dig 2x92-110%KO Bulldoze 2x71-84% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x109-129%KO Bulldoze 2x84-99% Sand Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x54-65% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x201-237%KO Bulldoze 2x122-144%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-89% Bulldoze 2x59-69% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Drill Run 2x122-144%KO Dig 2x122-144%KO Bulldoze 2x92-110%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x114-136%KO Earth Power 2x103-121%KO Dig 2x92-110%KO Bulldoze 2x70-84% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x110-130%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% Sand Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x193-227%KO Bulldoze 2x116-137%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x57-67% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x145-171%KO Drill Run 2x116-137%KO Dig 2x116-137%KO Bulldoze 2x88-104%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x111-132%KO Earth Power 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x90-107%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x133-157%KO Dig 2x107-126%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% Sand Tomb 2x48-56% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Voltorb with Earthquake (264-311%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (257-303%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x264-311%KO Rapid Spin44-52% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x257-303%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
One evolution ahead. Voltorb grows into Electrode through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Voltorb is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Voltorb Best Moveset
For an attacker, Voltorb wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Nothing. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Soundproof contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Voltorb best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Frustration
- Hidden Power Fire
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Voltorb picks up Self-Destruct and Explosion along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Rock coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Voltorb Locations
Voltorb is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 6 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
6 walking encounters at Lv. 12-25 for Voltorb across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Voltorb Guide
Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different conditions, different results.
Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different method for each one.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, you can run Voltorb through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Electrode as fast as you can.
Voltorb is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Voltorb has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves