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No. 0637 · Generation V · Unova

Volcarona

The Sun Pokémon

TL;DR. Volcarona is a bug/fire-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 550. When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.

Bug Fire

When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.

Height1.6 m

Weight46.0 kg

AbilitiesFlame Body

HiddenSwarm

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 550. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85

Attack 60

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 135

Sp. Defense 105

Speed 100

Total550

550 base stat total, the 129th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 17th among Bug-types.

135 base Special Attack, Volcarona's strongest stat, ranking 7th of 169 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Volcarona 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, Volcarona reaches 3,632 CP at level 40 and 4,155 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack264

GO Defense189

GO Stamina198

Max CP (L40)3,632

Max CP (L50)4,106

Best buddy (L51)4,155

Raid catch CP 1,989–2,075 (L20). Weather boosted 2,487–2,594 (L25).

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Competitive

Volcarona in competitive play.

Volcarona is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers

Quiver Dance

Quiver Dance / Flamethrower / Morning Sun / Will-O-Wisp

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs80 HP / 252 Def / 176 Spe
TeraWater, Fairy

Doubles OU

Quiver Dance

Quiver Dance / Heat Wave / Giga Drain / Protect

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraGrass, Water

VGC 2025

Quiver Dance Sweeper

Heat Wave / Tera Blast / Quiver Dance / Protect

ItemCovert Cloak
NatureTimid
TeraFairy, Grass

Bulky Redirector

Overheat / Struggle Bug / Rage Powder / Tailwind

ItemSitrus Berry
NatureTimid
EVs156 HP / 84 Def / 12 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraWater, Grass

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #777 56.6 score

Master League #257 57.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Volcarona.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Volcarona, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Volcarona?

Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Volcarona weak to?

Volcarona takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Flying.

What is Volcarona resistant to?

Volcarona resists Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.

How does Volcarona evolve?

Volcarona evolves from Larvesta (Level 59). Volcarona is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Volcarona from?

Volcarona was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0637.

What are Volcarona's base stats?

Volcarona has HP 85, Attack 60, Defense 65, Special Attack 135, Special Defense 105, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 550.

What are Volcarona's abilities?

Volcarona can have the ability Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Swarm.

Is Volcarona legendary or mythical?

No. Volcarona is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Volcarona's best stat?

Volcarona's highest base stat is Special Attack at 135, which ranks 7th of 169 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Volcarona good?

Volcarona has a base stat total of 550, the 129th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 17th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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