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Voltorb front sprite

#0100 · Generation 1

Voltorb

The Ball Pokémon

Electric
It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a Poké Ball. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran trainers treat it with caution.
Height 0.5 m
Weight 10.4 kg
Catch rate 190
Base EXP 66

Battle profile

Base stats

HP 40
Attack 30
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 100
Base stat total 330

Traits

Abilities

Soundproof

Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.

Static

The Pokémon may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

Aftermath

Hidden

If the Pokémon is knocked out by a contact attack, it damages the attacker.

Battle matchups

Type effectiveness

Damage matchups for Voltorb based on its Electric typing. Abilities may change some matchups.

Weak against

Takes increased damage

Ground ×2

Resists

Takes reduced damage

Flying ×½ Steel ×½ Electric ×½

Immune to

Takes no damage

None

Learnset

Level-up moves

Moves Voltorb learns by gaining levels in Pokemon Nova.

17 moves
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Charge The user charges up to boost the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also raises the user's Sp. Def stat. Electric Status — — 20
1 Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. Normal Physical 40 100 35
4 Thunder Shock The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis. Electric Special 40 100 30
6 Eerie Impulse The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. Electric Status — 100 15
9 Spark The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis. Electric Physical 65 100 20
11 Rollout The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits. Rock Physical 30 90 20
13 Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. Normal Status — 85 40
16 Charge Beam The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual energy may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat. Electric Special 50 90 10
20 Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. Normal Special 60 — 20
22 Electro Ball The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. Electric Special 1 100 10
26 Self-Destruct The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. Normal Physical 200 100 5
29 Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. Psychic Status — — 30
34 Magnet Rise The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. Electric Status — — 10
37 Discharge The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave the Pokémon hit with paralysis. Electric Special 80 100 15
41 Explosion The user attacks everything about it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. Normal Physical 250 100 5
46 Gyro Ball The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. Steel Physical 1 100 5
50 Mirror Coat A retaliatory attack that counters any special move, inflicting double the damage taken. Psychic Special 1 100 20

Breeding learnset

Egg moves

2 moves available

  • Metal Sound Status
    Steel
  • Recycle Status
    Normal

Extended learnset

Compatible moves

51 moves available

  • Agility Status
    Psychic
  • Charge Status
    Electric
  • Charge Beam Special
    Electric
  • Confide Status
    Normal
  • Double-Edge Physical
    Normal
  • Double Team Status
    Normal
  • Eerie Impulse Status
    Electric
  • Electric Terrain Status
    Electric
  • Electro Ball Special
    Electric
  • Electroweb Special
    Electric
  • Endure Status
    Normal
  • Explosion Physical
    Normal
  • Facade Physical
    Normal
  • Flash Status
    Normal
  • Foul Play Physical
    Dark
  • Frustration Physical
    Normal
  • Gyro Ball Physical
    Steel
  • Headbutt Physical
    Normal
  • Helping Hand Status
    Normal
  • Hidden Power Special
    Normal
  • Light Screen Status
    Psychic
  • Magic Coat Status
    Psychic
  • Magnet Rise Status
    Electric
  • Metal Sound Status
    Steel
  • Mimic Status
    Normal
  • Natural Gift Physical
    Normal
  • Protect Status
    Normal
  • Rain Dance Status
    Water
  • Rest Status
    Psychic
  • Return Physical
    Normal
  • Rollout Physical
    Rock
  • Round Special
    Normal
  • Secret Power Physical
    Normal
  • Shock Wave Special
    Electric
  • Signal Beam Special
    Bug
  • Sleep Talk Status
    Normal
  • Snore Special
    Normal
  • Substitute Status
    Normal
  • Sucker Punch Physical
    Dark
  • Swagger Status
    Normal
  • Swift Special
    Normal
  • Take Down Physical
    Normal
  • Taunt Status
    Dark
  • Tera Blast Special
    Normal
  • Thief Physical
    Dark
  • Thunder Special
    Electric
  • Thunderbolt Special
    Electric
  • Thunder Wave Status
    Electric
  • Torment Status
    Dark
  • Volt Switch Special
    Electric
  • Wild Charge Physical
    Electric

Species information

Training and breeding

Growth rate
Medium
Gender ratio
Genderless
Egg groups
Mineral
Hatch steps
5,120
Base happiness
50
Color
Red
Shape
Head
Habitat
Urban

Alternate appearances

Voltorb forms

Choose a form to compare its appearance, typing, stats, and abilities.

Voltorb front sprite

Voltorb

Electric

Base stats

Total 330
HP40
Attack30
Defense50
Sp. Attack55
Sp. Defense55
Speed100

Abilities

Soundproof

Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.

Static

The Pokémon may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

Aftermath Hidden

If the Pokémon is knocked out by a contact attack, it damages the attacker.