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 Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver. 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 stat exp. 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

Abilities were introduced in Generation III. Shown below for reference.

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

Static

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

AftermathHA

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 rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.

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 II Type Chart

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

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Voltorb in Gold & Silver (Best Counters)

Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 125-148%KO Mud-Slap 2x 36-43% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 73-86% Mud-Slap 2x 22-27% View Onix builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 26-31% View Phanpy builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 105-125%KO Mud-Slap 2x 29-35% View Sandshrew builds →
Swinub IceGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 22-27% View Swinub builds →

Gold & Silver 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

Gold & Silver Voltorb Best Moveset

Best Build

Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).

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

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

Lv 1

Tackle

D3510035Normal

Lv 9

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 17

Sonic Boom

——9020Normal

Lv 23

Self-Destruct

C2001005Normal

Lv 29

Rollout

D309020Rock

Lv 33

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 37

Swift

D60—20Normal

Lv 39

Explosion

C2501005Normal

Lv 41

Mirror Coat-5

D—10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM03

Curse

C——10Ghost

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM20

Endure+4

D——10Normal

HM05

Flash

D—7020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM02

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM04

Rollout

D309020Rock

TM35

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM13

Snore

—4010015Normal

TM34

Swagger

C—8515Normal

TM39

Swift

D60—20Normal

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM07

Zap Cannon

D100505Electric

Egg Moves

Voltorb doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Voltorb can't learn any Tutor moves

Gold & Silver Voltorb Locations

high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 6 locations. Voltorb's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in Gold & Silver

6 spots to find Voltorb at Lv. 17-23 via fixed and walking. Not all of them exist in both Gold and Silver versions, so filter by your copy below.

Route 10

GoldGrass Lv.17 Route

30%Mid

Route 10

SilverGrass Lv.17 Route

30%Mid

Team Rocket HQ - B1F

SilverInteract with Pokemon Lv.23

LimitedMid

Team Rocket HQ - B1F

GoldInteract with Pokemon Lv.23

LimitedMid

Olivine City

GoldIn-game trade City

Limited

Trade for (give Krabby)

Olivine City

SilverIn-game trade City

Limited

Trade for (give Krabby)

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 Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver. 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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Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 28-35% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 35-42% View Geodude builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 35-42% View Sandshrew builds →
Wooper WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 28-35% View Wooper builds →

Onix RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 23-29% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 33-40% View Geodude builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 33-40% View Sandshrew builds →
Wooper WaterGround	D
TM Move Moves Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Mud-Slap 2x 23-29% View Wooper builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 75-90% Mud-Slap 2x 25-30% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 110-130%KO Mud-Slap 2x 33-40% View Geodude builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 105-125%KO Mud-Slap 2x 28-35% View Sandshrew builds →
Wooper WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 75-90% Mud-Slap 2x 25-30% View Wooper builds →

Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 128-152%KO Mud-Slap 2x 37-44% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 75-88% Mud-Slap 2x 23-28% View Onix builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Dig 2x 108-128%KO Mud-Slap 2x 29-36% View Sandshrew builds →
Wooper WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 31 DigTM28 Mud-SlapTM31 Damage vs Voltorb Earthquake 2x 95-112%KO Dig 2x 75-88% Mud-Slap 2x 23-28% View Wooper builds →

Rhydon GroundRock	B
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves Rock Slide EarthquakeSTAB RoarUtility CurseSetup Damage vs Voltorb Rock Slide 80-94% Earthquake 2x 212-250%KO View Rhydon builds →