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Voltorb FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats

TL;DR. Voltorb (#0100) is a electric-type Pokémon from Generation 1 (Kanto). The Ball Pokémon. Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Voltorb
Electric

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Pokédex #0100 Gen 1 · Kanto Ball Pokémon

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.