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Volbeat

Volbeat

#89 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Firefly Pokémon

Volbeat

#89 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Firefly Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

73

135

269

Defense

55

103

229

Sp. Atk

47

89

212

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

85

157

295

Total

400

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.

Minun

Illumise

Volbeat normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Volbeat sprite

Shiny

Volbeat

Firefly Pokémon

#89
Bug

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

17.7 kg (39 lbs)

Abilities

IlluminateSwarmPrankster(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
New Hoenn #89
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
150
Base Exp.
151

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
BugHuman-Like
Gender
100% male
0% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Omega Ruby box art

Omega Ruby

With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire box art

Alpha Sapphire

Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Volbeat

Volbeat

#89

No evolutions

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Bright PowderBright Powder
Alpha Sapphire
5%
Omega Ruby
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartFlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.

5Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

8Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

12Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

15Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

19MoonlightFairyStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

22Tail GlowBugStatus--20

The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.

26Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

29ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

33Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

36Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

40Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

43Play RoughFairyPhysical909010

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

47Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

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 next turn.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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.

TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

TM99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TrickPsychicStatus-10010

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical7010010

The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.

EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Silver WindBugSpecial601005

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

TrickPsychicStatus-10010

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Illuminate

Ability Slot 1

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Swarm

Ability Slot 2

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

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

Prankster(Hidden Ability)

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

#83

Minun

#90

Illumise

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