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Volcarona

Volcarona

#172 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Sun Pokémon

Volcarona

#172 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Sun Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

85

280

374

Attack

60

112

240

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

135

247

405

Sp. Def

105

193

339

Speed

100

184

328

Total

550

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Larvesta

Cobalion

Volcarona normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Volcarona sprite

Shiny

Volcarona

Sun Pokémon

#172
BugFire

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

46 kg (101.4 lbs)

Abilities

Flame BodySwarm(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Volcarona takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

Water

Flying

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Ice

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Unova #172
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
15
Base Exp.
248

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

Pokémon Black 2

Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Larvesta

Larvesta

#171

Level 59

Volcarona

Volcarona

#172

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Relic Castle

Relic Castle (D)

Static encounter, only one chance35100%

Obtained Quake Badge

Relic Castle

Relic Castle (D)

Static encounter, only one chance65100%

This special Pokémon couldn’t be captured in previous encounters (either fainted or ran from battle)

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Relic Castle

Relic Castle (D)

Static encounter, only one chance35100%

Obtained Quake Badge

Relic Castle

Relic Castle (D)

Static encounter, only one chance65100%

This special Pokémon couldn’t be captured in previous encounters (either fainted or ran from battle)

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Silver PowderSilver Powder
Black 2
100%
White 2
100%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

StartLeech LifeBugPhysical2010015

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

10Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

20GustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

30Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

40WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

50Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

59Quiver DanceBugStatus--20

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

60Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

70Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

80Rage PowderBugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

90HurricaneFlyingSpecial1207010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.

100Fiery DanceFireSpecial8010010

Cloaked in flames, the user dances and flaps its wings. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial3010015

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial3010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Flame Body

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

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

Swarm(Hidden Ability)

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

#171

Larvesta

#225

Cobalion

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