Voltorb
#100 in the Platinum Pokédex • Ball Pokémon
Voltorb
#100 in the Platinum Pokédex • Ball Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
30
58
174
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
55
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.
Normal
Shiny
Voltorb
Ball Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Platinum
It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Voltorb #100 | Level 30 |  Electrode #101 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 218 Road 218 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28 | 20% | During a swarm |
Route 218 Road 218 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 20% | During a swarm |
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
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Charge | |  Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 5 | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| 8 | Sonic Boom | |  Special | - | 90 | 20 | The foe is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage. |
| 12 | Spark | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the foe. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| 15 | Rollout |  | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| 19 | Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat. |
| 22 | Light Screen |  | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 26 | Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 29 | Self-Destruct | | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 33 | Swift | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| 36 | Magnet Rise | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| 40 | Gyro Ball |  | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| 43 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 47 | Mirror Coat | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM12 | Taunt |  | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It 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. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| TM41 | Torment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM46 | Thief | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM58 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM64 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Rise | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Rollout | | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Signal Beam |  | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Snore | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Sucker Punch | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. |
| Swift | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
Traits
Soundproof
Ability Slot 1
Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.
Protects against sound-based moves.
Static
Ability Slot 2
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
