Quick Answers
Volbeat is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, known as the Firefly Pokémon. Volbeat does not evolve.
What type is Volbeat?
Volbeat is a Bug-type Pokémon.
What is Volbeat weak to?
Volbeat is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks.
What does Volbeat resist?
Volbeat resists Grass, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks.
What are Volbeat's base stats?
Volbeat has a base stat total of 430. Its highest base stat is Special Defense at 85. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Volbeat have?
Volbeat can have Illuminate and Swarm as standard abilities, plus Prankster as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
Does Volbeat evolve?
Volbeat does not evolve. It has no pre-evolution and no evolved form.
Where can you find Volbeat?
Volbeat can be encountered in the wild in 10 games, including Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, and Pokémon Diamond. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Volbeat learn?
Volbeat can learn 90 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Volbeat's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. bug typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 90 total
Level-Up
7 movesTM / HM
68 movesEgg Moves
6 movesMove Tutor
9 movesWhere to find· 18 games
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Ruby?
1 spotVolbeat can be found in Hoenn Route 117 in Pokémon Ruby.
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Sapphire?
1 spotVolbeat can be found in Hoenn Route 117 in Pokémon Sapphire.
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Emerald?
1 spotVolbeat can be found in Hoenn Route 117 in Pokémon Emerald.
Volbeat in Pokémon FireRed
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Volbeat in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotVolbeat can be found in Sinnoh Route 229 in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotVolbeat can be found in Sinnoh Route 229 in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotVolbeat can be found in Sinnoh Route 229 in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon HeartGold?
2 spotsVolbeat can be found in Johto Safari Zone Mountain and National Park in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Safari Zone Mountain
- •National Park
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon SoulSilver?
2 spotsVolbeat can be found in Johto Safari Zone Mountain and National Park in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Safari Zone Mountain
- •National Park
Volbeat in Pokémon Black
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Volbeat in Pokémon White
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Volbeat in Pokémon Black 2
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Volbeat in Pokémon White 2
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Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon X?
3 spotsVolbeat can be found in Friend Safari Bug, Kalos Berry Fields, and Kalos Route 7 in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Bug
- •Kalos Berry Fields
- •Kalos Route 7
Where can you find Volbeat in Pokémon Y?
3 spotsVolbeat can be found in Friend Safari Bug, Kalos Berry Fields, and Kalos Route 7 in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Bug
- •Kalos Berry Fields
- •Kalos Route 7
Volbeat in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Volbeat in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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