Voltorb in Pokémon Gold & Silver
#120 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Ball Pokémon
Voltorb in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Voltorb in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
40
190
283
Attack
30
65
158
Defense
50
105
198
Sp. Atk
55
115
208
Sp. Def
55
115
208
Speed
100
205
298
Total
330
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #120 |
|---|---|
| Stat Experience | 40 HP, 30 Atk, 50 Def, 100 Spe, 55 Special |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 103 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 nominal steps; actual hatching varies) |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Voltorb #120 | Level 30 |  Electrode #121 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle A full-body charge attack. |  |  | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| 9 | Screech Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. | |  | - | 85 | 40 |
| 17 | Sonic Boom Always inflicts 20HP damage. | | | - | 90 | 20 |
| 23 | Self-Destruct Powerful but makes the user faint. | | | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| 29 | Rollout Attacks 5 turns with rising power. |  | | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 33 | Light Screen Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light. |  | | - | - | 30 |
| 37 | Swift An attack that never misses. | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| 39 | Explosion Very powerful but makes user faint. | | | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| 41 | Mirror Coat Returns twice the damage from a qualifying special attack. Bypasses accuracy and evasion checks; fails without qualifying prior damage or against Dark-type immunity. | |  | - | - | 20 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt An attack that may make foe flinch. | | | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM03 | Curse Works differently for ghost-types. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM04 | Rollout Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | | | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A poison move with increasing damage. |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM07 | Zap Cannon An attack that always paralyzes. | | | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power The power varies with the Pokémon. | Type varies by DVs | 31–70 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM13 | Snore An attack useable only while asleep. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. |  | | - | - | 5 |
| TM20 | Endure Always leaves at least 1HP. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration An attack based on lack of loyalty. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM25 | Thunder An attack that may cause paralysis. | | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return An attack that is based on loyalty. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team Heightens evasiveness. | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. | | | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Randomly attacks while asleep. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift An attack that never misses. | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | | | - | - | 10 |
| HM05 | Flash Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. | | | - | 70 | 20 |
