Volbeat
TL;DR. Volbeat is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 430. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Volbeat 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, Volbeat reaches 1,771 CP at level 40 and 2,026 CP as a best buddy.
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Volbeat in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Volbeat across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1088 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Volbeat.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Volbeat, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Volbeat?
Volbeat is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Volbeat weak to?
Volbeat takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Volbeat resistant to?
Volbeat resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
Does Volbeat evolve?
Volbeat does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Volbeat from?
Volbeat was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0313.
What are Volbeat's base stats?
Volbeat has HP 65, Attack 73, Defense 75, Special Attack 47, Special Defense 85, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 430.
What are Volbeat's abilities?
Volbeat can have the abilities Illuminate, Swarm, plus the Hidden Ability Prankster.
Is Volbeat legendary or mythical?
No. Volbeat is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Volbeat's best stat?
Volbeat's highest base stat is Special Defense at 85, which ranks 19th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Volbeat good?
Volbeat has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Volbeat as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Volbeat is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Volbeat vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Volbeat | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 57 | +8 |
| Attack | 73 | 68 | +5 |
| Defense | 75 | 69 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 47 | 57 | -10 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 64 | +21 |
| Speed | 85 | 60 | +25 |
| Total | 430 | 375 | +55 |
Volbeat appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Volbeat is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Volbeat in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Volbeat appears in 6 episodes.
From AG042 (2003-09-11) through JN096 (2022-02-04).
- AG042 Love at First Flight Advanced Generation 2004-10-16
- AG080 That's Just Swellow Advanced Generation 2005-05-28
- AG090 Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry Advanced Generation 2005-09-03
- AG091 Lessons in Lilycove Advanced Generation 2005-09-10
- AG157 Time-Warp Heals All Wounds Advanced Generation 2006-10-14
- JN096 Lighting the Way Home! Journeys 2022-10-21
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Volbeat card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Volbeat
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