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Volcarona

Volcarona

Armor #187 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Sun Pokémon

Volcarona

Armor #187 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Sun Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

85

280

374

Attack

60

112

240

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

135

247

405

Sp. Def

105

193

339

Speed

100

184

328

Total

550

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.

Larvesta

Cobalion

Volcarona normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Volcarona sprite

Shiny

Volcarona

Sun Pokémon

Armor #187
BugFire

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

46 kg (101.4 lbs)

Abilities

Flame BodySwarm(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Rock

Water

Flying

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Ice

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #187
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
15
Base Exp.
248

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Larvesta

Larvesta

Armor #186

Level 59

Volcarona

Volcarona

Armor #187

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartQuiver DanceBugStatus--20

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

StartGustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

StartWhirlwindNormalStatus--20

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

StartTake DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

StartDouble-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

StartFire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

StartFlare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

StartQuiver DanceBugStatus--20

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

StartFlame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

StartStruggle BugBugSpecial5010020

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

StartFiery DanceFireSpecial8010010

Cloaked in flames, the user attacks the target by dancing and flapping its wings. This may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

18Flame WheelFirePhysical6010025

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

24Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

30ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

36Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

42Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

48Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

54AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

62HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

70Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

78Rage PowderBugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM13Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM38Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

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

TM92Mystical FireFireSpecial7510010

The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR02FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR15Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR18Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

TR43OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR55Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR61Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

TR86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Flame Body

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Swarm(Hidden Ability)

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

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

#636

Larvesta

#638

Cobalion

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