Voltorb

#120 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Ball Pokémon

Voltorb

#120 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Ball Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

190

284

Attack

174

Defense

218

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

100

184

328

Total

330

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.

Hypno

Krabby

Normal

Shiny

Voltorb

Ball Pokémon

#120

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #120
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	66

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Gold

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

Pokémon Silver

It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Voltorb #120	Level 30	Electrode #121

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Gold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Olivine City	Npc Trade	5-100	100%	Give Krabby in a Trade
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	30%	During the day
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	30%	In the morning
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	30%	At night
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-

Silver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Olivine City	Npc Trade	5-100	100%	Give Krabby in a Trade
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	30%	During the day
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	30%	In the morning
Route 10 Road 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	30%	At night
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-
Team Rocket HQ	Static encounter, only one chance	23	100%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A full-body charge attack.
9	Screech	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
17	Sonic Boom	Physical	-	90	20	Always inflicts 20HP damage.
23	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	Powerful but makes the user faint.
29	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
33	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
37	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
39	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	Very powerful but makes user faint.
41	Mirror Coat	Special	-	100	20	Counters a SPCL. ATK. move double.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold and Silver.

		Class				Description
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM04	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM07	Zap Cannon	Special	100	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
HM05	Flash	Status	-	70	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.

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Hypno

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Krabby

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