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TL;DR. Voltorb is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 330. Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
Electric
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
Height0.5 m
Weight10.4 kg
AbilitiesSoundproof, Static
HiddenAftermath
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 40
Attack 30
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 100
Total330
330 base stat total, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 53rd among Electric-types.
100 base Speed, Voltorb's strongest stat, ranking 21st of 69 Electric-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Voltorb on Daily Pokémon
Voltorb was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Voltorb in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Voltorb reaches 1,010 CP at level 40 and 1,155 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack109
GO Defense111
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)1,010
Max CP (L50)1,141
Best buddy (L51)1,155
Raid catch CP 532–577 (L20). Weather boosted 665–721 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Voltorb first appeared on May 8, 2020, during Safari Zone in Philadelphia.
- Voltorb
- Electrode by encounter; Shadow
Shiny Hisuian Voltorb first appeared on February 16, 2024, during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.
- Hisuian Voltorb
- Hisuian Electrode by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 6 to May 13, 2026, 1-star (Hisuian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 6 to May 13, 2026 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 7 to Oct 14, 2025 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| May 19 to May 28, 2025 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Jan 4 to Jan 20, 2025 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Nov 18 to Dec 2, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 18 to Dec 2, 2024 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
Quick answers
Common questions about Voltorb.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Voltorb, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Voltorb?
Voltorb is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Voltorb weak to?
Voltorb takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Voltorb resistant to?
Voltorb resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Voltorb evolve?
Voltorb evolves into Electrode (Level 30) or Electrode (Use Leaf Stone) or Hisuian Electrode (Level 30 in Hisui (yields Hisuian Electrode)) or Hisuian Electrode (Use Leaf Stone in Hisui (yields Hisuian Electrode)).
What generation is Voltorb from?
Voltorb was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0100.
What are Voltorb's base stats?
Voltorb has HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 50, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 330.
What are Voltorb's abilities?
Voltorb can have the abilities Soundproof, Static, plus the Hidden Ability Aftermath.
Is Voltorb legendary or mythical?
No. Voltorb is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Voltorb's best stat?
Voltorb's highest base stat is Speed at 100, which ranks 21st of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Voltorb good?
Voltorb has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 53rd among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Voltorb as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Voltorb is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Electric Steel
Comparison
Voltorb vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Voltorb | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Attack | 30 | 75 | -45 |
| Defense | 50 | 65 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 84 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Speed | 100 | 82 | +18 |
| Total | 330 | 443 | -113 |
Game appearances
Voltorb appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Voltorb is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Voltorb.
Every main-series game Voltorb is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: Area Three
- WildWest Province: Area One, Area Three
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 218 (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedElectrode
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildPower Plant
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedElectrode
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 110, New Mauville
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 218 (Swarm)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- In-game tradeTrade Krabby in Olivine City
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Swamp with 10 Peak points)
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Six)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildNew Mauville
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoute 10, Power Plant
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- In-game tradeTrade Krabby in Olivine City
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Eight)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoute 10, Power Plant
- YellowObtainable
- WildPower Plant
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Voltorb appears in 20 episodes.
From EP032 (1997-11-04) through HZ140 (2026-06-12).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Voltorb partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Voltorb partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Voltorb in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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