Volbeat
#89 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Firefly Pokémon
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.
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.
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Volbeat
#89
No evolutions

Normal

Shiny
Volbeat
Firefly Pokémon

HP
65
Attack
73
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
47
Sp. Def
85
Speed
85
Total
430
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from



Resistances
Takes 0.5× from



| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves. |
| 5 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| 8 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 12 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit. |
| 19 | Moonlight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 22 | Tail Glow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat. |
| 26 | Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. |
| 29 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 33 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 36 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| 40 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 43 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| 47 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Dizzy Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM19 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
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.






















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