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Volbeat

Volbeat (Japanese: バルビート, HepburnBarubiito) (VOLL-beat[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. He is Illumise's male counterpart.

Biology

Physiology

Volbeat is a firefly-like, bipedal Pokémon. Its body is black with a blue chest and abdomen. There are two yellow stripes across its front: one on its chest and one near its legs. A red band separates each limb from its body and a thicker, incomplete one surrounds its shoulders. Two simple wings extend from the band around its shoulder. It has a blue face with yellow eyes, and curly, yellow antennae with black stripes. It has a spherical yellow tail, which glows to communicate and draw geometric patterns in the sky while in a swarm.

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Evolution

Volbeat does not evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 117 Rare (Ruby)
Common (Sapphire)
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Route 117 Rare
Diamond and Pearl Route 229 Rare (Diamond)
Common (Pearl)
Platinum Route 229 Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone, Bug-Catching Contest Common
Black and White Route 3 (Black only) Swarm
X and Y Route 7 Common

Pokédex entries

  • Ruby

    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.

  • Sapphire

    Volbeat's tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

  • FireRed

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • LeafGreen

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • Emerald

    With their taillights lit, Volbeat fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.

  • Diamond

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Pearl

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Platinum

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • HeartGold

    It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

  • SoulSilver

    It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

  • Black

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • White

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Black 2

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • White 2

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • X

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Y

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Shining Pearl

    It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.

  • Scarlet

    It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

  • Violet

    It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with other Volbeat. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.


Stats

Stats
HP
65
Attack
73
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
47
Sp. Def
85
Speed
85
Total
430

Stats
HP
65
Attack
73
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
47
Sp. Def
75
Speed
85
Total
400

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
5 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
8 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
12 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
15 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special
19 Moonlight —% 5 Fairy Status
22 Tail Glow —% 20 Bug Status
26 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Bug Special
29 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
33 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
36 Helping Hand —% 20 Normal Status
40 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special
43 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Fairy Physical
47 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
50 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS
Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
5XY
5ORAS
Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
9XY
8ORAS
Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Clever 2 1 ♥
17XY
12ORAS
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
N/AXY
15ORAS
Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
13XY
19ORAS
Moonlight —% 5 Fairy Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
21XY
22ORAS
Tail Glow —% 20 Bug Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
25XY
26ORAS
Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
29XY
29ORAS
Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
37XY
33ORAS
Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
33XY
36ORAS
Helping Hand —% 20 Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
41XY
40ORAS
Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
N/AXY
43ORAS
Play Rough 90 90% 10 Fairy Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
45XY
47ORAS
Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
5 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
9 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
13 Moonlight —% 5 Normal Status
17 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
21 Tail Glow —% 20 Bug Status
25 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Bug Special
29 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
33 Helping Hand —% 20 Normal Status
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
41 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special
45 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3
5 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
9 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Smart 2
13 Moonlight —% 5 Normal Status Beauty 0
17 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Cool 2
21 Tail Glow —% 20 Bug Status Beauty 0
25 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 0
29 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
33 Helping Hand —% 20 Normal Status Smart 1
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Beauty 2
41 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special Cute 2
45 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
5 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
9 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
13 Moonlight —% 5 Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
17 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
21 Tail Glow —% 20 Bug Beauty 1 0 ♥
25 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Bug Beauty 3 0 ♥
29 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
33 Helping Hand —% 20 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
37 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Bug Special
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 1
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0
TM51 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Cool 0
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 1
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Ninjask, Buneary, Lopunny, Scolipede —% 40 Normal Status
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Vibrava, Kricketune, Mothim, Combee, Sewaddle, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona, Vivillon, Vikavolt, Cutiefly, Ribombee 90 100% 10 Bug Special
Dizzy Punch Spinda, Buneary, Lopunny 70 100% 10 Normal Physical
Encore Mr. Mime, Shuckle, Illumise, Hawlucha 100% 5 Normal Status
LungeUSUM Volbeat, Dewpider, Araquanid 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
Seismic Toss Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Makuhita, Hariyama, Throh 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona, Cutiefly, Ribombee 60 100% 5 Bug Special
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Psychic Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Ninjask, Buneary, Lopunny, Scolipede —% 40 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Illumise, Kricketune, Mothim, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona, Vivillon 90 100% 10 Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
Dizzy Punch Spinda, Buneary, Lopunny 70 100% 10 Normal Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Encore Mr. Mime, Shuckle, Illumise, Hawlucha 100% 5 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Seismic Toss Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Makuhita, Hariyama, Throh 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona 60 100% 5 Bug Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Psychic Status Clever 2 10 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask, Buneary, Lopunny, Scolipede —% 40 Normal Status
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Kricketune, Mothim, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona 90 100% 10 Bug Special
Dizzy Punch Spinda, Buneary, Lopunny 70 100% 10 Normal Physical
Encore Shuckle, Mr. Mime 100% 5 Normal Status
Seismic Toss Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Makuhita, Hariyama, Throh 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona 60 100% 5 Bug Special
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Psychic Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask, Mr. Mime, Buneary, Lopunny —% 40 Normal Status Cute 0
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Ledyba, Ledian, Venomoth, Beautifly, Yanma, Yanmega, Dustox, Masquerain, Dustox, Volbeat, Kricketune 90 100% 10 Bug Special Cute 2
Encore Shuckle, Mr. Mime 100% 5 Normal Status Cute 1
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim 60 100% 5 Bug Special Beauty 2
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Psychic Status Smart 0

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Baton Pass Mr. Mime, Ledyba, Ledian, Ninjask —% 40 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Growth Paras, Parasect, Cacnea, Cacturne —% 40 Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
Silver Wind Paras, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain 60 100% 5 Bug Beauty 1 0 ♥
Trick Kadabra, Alakazam, Mr. Mime 100% 10 Psychic Smart 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Flying Status
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Flying Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Trick USUM 100% 10 Psychic Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Grass Special
Helping Hand  —% 20 Normal Status
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Roost  —% 10 Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Flying Status
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Trick  100% 10 Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Flying Special Cool 3
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0
Helping Hand  —% 20 Normal Status Smart 1
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Ghost Special Smart 0
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Bug Status Smart 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Flying Status Smart 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 2
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
DynamicPunch E 100 50% 5 Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
Metronome FRLGE —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
ThunderPunch E 75 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD 100% 20 Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Appearances

    Anime

    Trivia

    • Despite being a firefly, he is found all day in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, while real fireflies are nocturnal.
    • Volbeat has the same name as a Danish metal band. The similarity, however, is only coincidental, as the lead singer for the band named it after an album called Vol.Beat (short for volume and beat).
    • Volbeat and Illumise are both known as the Firefly Pokémon.
    • Volbeat and Watchog are the only non-Water type Pokémon with Illuminate as their ability.

    Origin

    Volbeat is based on a firefly. It also shares similarities to greasers, a style that commonly involved greased hair and black collared jackets appearance-wise. Volbeat's curled antennae may reference the stylized or greased hair while its black coloration and neck collar resemble the jackets. This style as well as it being a male-only Pokémon line up with Illumise, who is a female-only Pokémon and has a more women-inspired style.

    Etymology

    Volbeat may come from volt and beat.

    Gallery

    See also

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 407. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.