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 stat exp. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x199-235%KO Mud-Slap 2x42-50% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x150-177%KO Dig 2x119-141%KO Mud-Slap 2x33-39% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x137-162%KO Mud-Slap 2x37-44% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x123-145%KO Mud-Slap 2x35-44% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x82-97% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
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Damage vs Voltorb View Cubone builds →Dig 2x85-102%KO Bone Club 2x69-82% Bonemerang 2x56-68% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Geodude builds →Dig 2x115-135%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-39% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x110-131%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-39% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x119-140%KO Mud-Slap 2x33-40% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Dig 2x128-152%KO Mud-Slap 2x37-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x75-88% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
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Damage vs Voltorb View Cubone builds →Dig 2x81-96% Bone Club 2x68-80% Bonemerang 2x53-64% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-36% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x116-136%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-39% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Mud-Slap 2x36-43% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x73-86% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
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Damage vs Voltorb View Cubone builds →Dig 2x79-94% Bone Club 2x66-78% Bonemerang 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x105-125%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-35% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x116-136%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-39% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Mud-Slap 2x36-43% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x73-86% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
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Damage vs Voltorb View Cubone builds →Dig 2x79-94% Bone Club 2x66-78% Bonemerang 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x105-125%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-35% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x116-136%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-39% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Mud-Slap 2x36-43% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Dig 2x73-86% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Cubone builds →Dig 2x79-94% Bone Club 2x66-78% Bonemerang 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
In Crystal, Rhydon can KO Voltorb with Earthquake (212-250%).
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide80-94% Earthquake 2x212-250%KO | ||
Crystal 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 onlyCrystal Voltorb Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Voltorb learns Zap Cannon and Thunder naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Rock and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Voltorb Locations
Voltorb's scattered across 3 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in Crystal
Fixed and walking encounters at Lv. 17-23 across 3 spots for Voltorb. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
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 Crystal, 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 Crystal. 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