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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Shiny release
Shiny Volbeat first appeared on April 21, 2020, during Buddy Up.
Volbeat in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Volbeat across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #281 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Volbeat.
Every main-series game Volbeat is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Wistful Fields, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★, 4★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 229
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Berry fields
- WildFriend Safari (Bug) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 117
Generation VObtainable
- Black · Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3 (Swarm)
- White · White 2Obtainable
- BreedIllumise
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 229
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Thursdays)
- WildSafari Zone (Mountain with 10 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 117
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Volbeat appears in 8 episodes.
From AG042 (2003-09-11) through HZ152 (2026-10-09).
TCG Pocket appearances
Volbeat in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Volbeat
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.