Voltorb
#84 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Ball Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Ruby
VOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures POKé BALLS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a POKé BALL remains a mystery.
Sapphire
VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKé BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 103 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Voltorb #84 | Level 30 |  Electrode #85 |
Encounters
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | Charge | |  Status | - | - | 20 | Charges power to boost the electric move used next. |
| 8 | Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 15 | Sonic Boom | | Physical | - | 90 | 20 | Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage. |
| 21 | Spark | |  Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. |
| 27 | Self-Destruct | | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. |
| 32 | Rollout |  | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. |
| 37 | Light Screen |  | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| 42 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. |
| 46 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. |
| 49 | Mirror Coat | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| TM12 | Taunt |  | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. |
| 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. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| 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. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | A fast and unavoidable electric attack. |
| TM41 | Torment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Traits
Soundproof
Avoids sound-based moves.
Protects against sound-based moves.
Static
Paralyzes on contact.
Has a 33.3% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
