What does Voltorb evolve into?

Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different conditions, different results.

At what level does Voltorb evolve?

Voltorb has 2 evolution paths: Electrode at level 30 and Hisuian Electrode using a Leaf Stone. Different method for each one.

Should I use Voltorb?

For Emerald, 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.

Where can you catch Voltorb?

Voltorb is catchable in Emerald. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.

Voltorb - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Pivot

DTier

100Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP40

Attack30

Defense50

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def55

Speed100

Total330

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.5 m

Weight10.4 kg

Base XP66

Abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

AftermathHANot in game

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.

Emerald

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.

Voltorb Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score+1

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Voltorb in Emerald (Best Counters)

Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 112-132%KO View Geodude builds →
Trapinch Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Sand TombLv. 25 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 132-156%KO Sand Tomb 2x 60-72% View Trapinch builds →
Numel FireGround	D
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 91-108%KO View Numel builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 108-128%KO View Sandshrew builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapLv. 7 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 71-84% Mud-Slap 2x 20-24% View Baltoy builds →

Emerald 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

2 Forms

#100Voltorb

Level 30

#101Electrode

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Voltorb

Electric

Electrode

Electric

60+20

ATK

50+20

DEF

70+20

SP.ATK

80+25

SP.DEF

80+25

SPE

100

150+50

BST

330C-Tier

490C-Tier+160

ROLE

Pivot

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Challenging

Voltorb is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

Genderless

Ditto only

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Emerald Voltorb Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

TMs carry this one. Voltorb learns Thunder and Thunderbolt 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

Lv 1

Charge

———20Electric

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 8

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 15

Sonic Boom

——9020Normal

Lv 21

Spark

D6510020Electric

Lv 27

Self-Destruct

C2001005Normal

Lv 32

Rollout

—309020Rock

Lv 37

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 42

Swift

—60—20Normal

Lv 46

Explosion

C2501005Normal

Lv 49

Mirror Coat-5

——10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

HM05

Flash

——7020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM34

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

D—10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Voltorb doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Tutor

Explosion

C2501005Normal

Tutor

Mimic

———10Normal

Tutor

Rollout

—309020Rock

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Substitute

C——10Normal

Tutor

Swagger

——9015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

Emerald Voltorb Locations

high spawn rates across 2 locations for Voltorb in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in Emerald

New Mauville - Entrance

Grass Lv.22-26 Power-plant

50%Mid

New Mauville - Inside

Grass Lv.22-26 Power-plant

49%Mid

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 Emerald, 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 Emerald. 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

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Geodude RockGround	C
Upcoming Move Moves EarthquakeLv. 36 Learns Earthquake at Level 36 View Geodude builds →
Nincada BugGround	D
Upcoming Move Moves Mud-SlapLv. 31 Learns Mud-Slap at Level 31 View Nincada builds →

Geodude RockGround	C
Upcoming Move Moves EarthquakeLv. 36 Learns Earthquake at Level 36 View Geodude builds →
Nincada BugGround	D
Upcoming Move Moves Mud-SlapLv. 31 Learns Mud-Slap at Level 31 View Nincada builds →

Gligar GroundFlying	C
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 109-128%KO View Gligar builds →
Rhyhorn GroundRock	C
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 119-140%KO View Rhyhorn builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 36 DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 144-169%KO Dig 2x 114-134%KO View Geodude builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 35 DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 116-137%KO Dig 2x 91-109%KO View Numel builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 109-128%KO View Sandshrew builds →

Gligar GroundFlying	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 135-160%KO Dig 2x 109-128%KO View Gligar builds →
Rhyhorn GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 149-176%KO Dig 2x 119-140%KO View Rhyhorn builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 116-137%KO View Phanpy builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 116-137%KO Dig 2x 91-109%KO View Numel builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 135-160%KO Dig 2x 109-128%KO View Sandshrew builds →

Flygon GroundDragon	B
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rock Slide ToxicUtility ProtectPriority Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 169-200%KO Rock Slide 43-50% View Flygon builds →