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.
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x68-80% Bonemerang 2x54-64% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x149-177%KO Dig 2x122-144%KO Mud Bomb 2x77-90% Mud Shot 2x66-78% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x136-160%KO Dig 2x111-132%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x163-193%KO Dig 2x132-156%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-90% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x146-173%KO Dig 2x116-138%KO Mud Bomb 2x74-88% Mud Shot 2x62-74% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x134-159%KO Dig 2x107-127%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x159-187%KO Dig 2x128-152%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x143-170%KO Dig 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x141-166%KO Dig 2x113-134%KO Mud Bomb 2x93-111%KO Mud-Slap 2x33-39% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x143-170%KO Dig 2x116-137%KO Mud Bomb 2x74-88% Mud Shot 2x63-75% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x129-153%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x158-186%KO Dig 2x127-150%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x143-168%KO Dig 2x114-135%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x140-165%KO Dig 2x111-132%KO Mud Bomb 2x93-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x31-37% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x143-168%KO Dig 2x114-135%KO Mud Bomb 2x72-86% Mud Shot 2x62-73% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x104-122%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x156-184%KO Dig 2x124-147%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Dig 2x119-141%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x147-173%KO Dig 2x117-138%KO Mud Bomb 2x96-114%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-38% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Dig 2x119-141%KO Mud Bomb 2x76-89% Mud Shot 2x64-76% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Dig 2x107-127%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x163-192%KO Dig 2x131-154%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Gliscor can KO Voltorb with Earthquake (164-193%).
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Voltorb View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x164-193%KO Ice Fang36-42% | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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 onlyDiamond & Pearl Voltorb Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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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
Diamond & Pearl Voltorb Locations
2 encounter spots for Voltorb at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Voltorb in Diamond & Pearl
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 Diamond & Pearl, 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 Diamond & Pearl. 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