Volbeat

#86 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Firefly Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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.

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	150
Base Exp.	146

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Bug Human-Like
Gender	100% male 0% female
Egg cycles	15 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Volbeat

#86

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ruby

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 117 Road 117	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	1%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Route 117

Road 117

Walking in tall grass or a cave

Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak

Sapphire

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 117 Road 117	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	5%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 117 Road 117	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	5%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 117 Road 117	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14	4%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak
Route 117 Road 117	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14	4%	Ordinary land slot rates; halved if this route has an active TV outbreak

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
5	Confuse Ray	Status	-	100	10	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
9	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
13	Moonlight	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
17	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
21	Tail Glow	Status	-	-	20	Flashes a light that sharply raises SP. ATK.
25	Signal Beam	Physical	75	100	15	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
29	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
33	Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
37	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch		Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03	Water Pulse		Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM16	Light Screen		Status	-	-	30	Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain		Special	60	100	5	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam		Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM30	Shadow Ball		Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM31	Brick Break		Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM40	Aerial Ace		Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM05	Flash		Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Silver Wind	Physical	60	100	5	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Trick	Status	-	100	10	Tricks the foe into trading held items.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Illuminate

Encounter rate increases.

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Swarm

Ups BUG moves in a pinch.

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

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