Volcarona Pokemon Guide

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Volcarona Pokemon Guide

Volcarona is a Bug / Fire-type Pokemon. This guide covers Volcarona’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

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Normal Form

Volcarona

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Shiny Form

Shiny Volcarona

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Volcarona guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Volcarona Description

Volcarona is a Bug and Fire-type Pokemon that evolves from Larvesta. It is known for Quiver Dance, high Special Attack, strong special moves and its sun-like wings.

Competitive Overview

Is Volcarona Good in Competitive?

Volcarona is often a dangerous setup sweeper because Quiver Dance boosts its Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed. Its biggest weakness is Rock, especially Stealth Rock and Rock-type coverage.

Volcarona Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Volcarona, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Volcarona

National Dex

#0637

Type

Bug type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon icon

Bug / Fire

Species

Sun Pokemon

Height

5’03” / 1.6 m

160 cm

Weight

101.4 lbs / 46.0 kg

46.0 kg

Abilities

Flame Body, Swarm

Volcarona Stats

Use the stat table below to review Volcarona’s base stats across Pokemon games.

Hp
85
Attack
60
Defense
65
Special Attack
135
Special Defense
105
Speed
100

Volcarona Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Volcarona’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

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Quiver Dance

One of Volcarona’s best moves, boosting Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Fiery Dance

A Fire-type attack that can raise Special Attack in many games.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Flamethrower

Reliable Fire-type STAB with good accuracy.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Fire Blast

A stronger Fire-type attack with lower accuracy.

Bug type Pokemon icon

Bug Buzz

A strong Bug-type special attack for consistent STAB damage.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Giga Drain

Coverage that can restore HP while hitting Water, Rock and Ground types.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

Coverage against Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Hurricane

Powerful special coverage that can be useful in some formats.

Volcarona All Moves

Use the section below to view Volcarona’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartQuiver Dance Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status
1Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
1Ember Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special40100
1Fiery Dance Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special80100
1Fire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
1Flame Charge Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical50100
1Flare Blitz Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical120100
1Gust Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special40100
1String Shot Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status95
1Struggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
1Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
1Whirlwind Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
18Flame Wheel Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical60100
24Bug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
30Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
36Leech Life Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
42Bug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
48Heat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
54Amnesia Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
62Hurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
70Fire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
78Rage Powder Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAir Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMAmnesia Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
TMBug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMDual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
TMFire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
TMFlame Charge Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical50100
TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
TMFlare Blitz Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical120100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMLeech Life Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMOverheat Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special13090
TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSkitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMStruggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status85
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

Volcarona Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Volcarona is a Bug / Fire-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Bug type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon icon

Bug / Fire

Weaknesses

Water type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon iconRock type Pokemon icon

Water, Flying, Rock

Resistances

Fighting type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy

Immunity

None

Volcarona Abilities

Volcarona’s abilities shape how it performs in battle across different Pokemon games.

Flame Body

May burn attackers that make contact. This can punish physical attackers and gives Volcarona extra utility.

Swarm

Powers up Bug-type moves when Volcarona is low on HP.

Volcarona Evolution

Volcarona evolves from Larvesta at Level 59. It is the final stage of the Larvesta evolution line.

Stage 1

Larvesta

Bug type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon icon
larvesta

Starting form

Stage 2

Volcarona

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volcarona

Evolves from Larvesta at Level 59

Where to Find Volcarona in Pokemon Games

Volcarona is usually obtained by evolving Larvesta at Level 59, though some games also feature Volcarona as a special static encounter or rare late-game encounter.

Generation 1 to 4: Earlier Pokemon Games
Game Where to Find
Earlier Games box artEarlier Games Not available in this generation.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Obtain Larvesta through the Unova egg/event path or find Volcarona through special Unova encounters depending on the game.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Obtain Larvesta through the Unova egg/event path or find Volcarona through special Unova encounters depending on the game.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Obtain Larvesta through the Unova egg/event path or find Volcarona through special Unova encounters depending on the game.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Obtain Larvesta through the Unova egg/event path or find Volcarona through special Unova encounters depending on the game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Transfer from another game when available.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Transfer from another game when available.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade or transfer from another game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Game Where to Find
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Obtain through DLC areas, transfer or supported availability depending on the Pokemon.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Obtain through DLC areas, transfer or supported availability depending on the Pokemon.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game unless transferred through supported services.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game unless transferred through supported services.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Transfer, evolve or catch depending on current game compatibility and DLC availability.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Transfer, evolve or catch depending on current game compatibility and DLC availability.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data should be checked against current Legends Z-A availability and updates.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Volcarona FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Volcarona. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Volcarona?

Volcarona is a Bug / Fire-type Pokemon.

What is Volcarona weak against?

Volcarona is weak to Water, Flying, Rock-type moves.

What are Volcarona’s abilities?

Volcarona’s abilities are Flame Body, Swarm.

What are Volcarona’s best moves?

Volcarona’s best moves often include Quiver Dance, Fiery Dance, Flamethrower, Fire Blast.

How do you get Volcarona?

Volcarona is usually obtained by evolving Larvesta at Level 59, though some games also feature Volcarona as a special static encounter or rare late-game encounter.

Does Volcarona evolve?

Volcarona evolves from Larvesta at Level 59. It is the final stage of the Larvesta evolution line.



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