Voltorb Pokemon Guide

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Voltorb Pokemon Guide

Voltorb is a fast Electric-type Pokemon known for its Poke Ball-like appearance, explosive moves, strong Speed stat and evolution into Electrode. This guide covers Voltorb’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Hisuian Voltorb form information.

Normal Form

Voltorb

Shiny Form

Shiny Voltorb

Regional Form

Hisuian Voltorb

Shiny Regional Form

Shiny Hisuian Voltorb

Voltorb Description

Voltorb is an Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It resembles a Poke Ball, is known for rolling movement and sudden explosions, and evolves into Electrode starting at Level 30.

Voltorb Quick Facts

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

Name

Voltorb

National Dex

#0100

Type

Electric

Species

Ball Pokemon

Height

1’08” / 0.5 m

50 cm

Weight

22.9 lbs / 10.4 kg

10.4 kg

Abilities

Soundproof, Static, Aftermath

Voltorb Stats

Voltorb has high Speed for an early Electric-type Pokemon, but its Attack, bulk and overall base stat total are limited compared to many fully evolved Pokemon.

Voltorb Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Voltorb’s best moves often focus on Electric-type attacks, fast support, pivoting and explosive pressure. These are some of Voltorb’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Voltorb All Moves

Voltorb can learn Electric, Normal, Steel, Psychic and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Voltorb’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
6	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
9	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
11	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
13	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
16	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
20	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
22	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
26	Self Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
29	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
34	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	–	–
37	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
41	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
46	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
50	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	–	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
Recycle	Normal	Status	–	–

Voltorb Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Voltorb is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type moves, but it is weak to Ground-type attacks.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying and Steel

Immunity

None

Voltorb Abilities

Voltorb’s abilities help it avoid sound-based moves, punish contact or interact with paralysis depending on the game and format.

Voltorb Evolution

Voltorb evolves into Electrode starting at Level 30. Hisuian Voltorb evolves into Hisuian Electrode when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

Stage 1

Voltorb

Starting form

Stage 2

Electrode

Evolves from Voltorb at Level 30

Regional Stage 1

Hisuian Voltorb

Starting form in Hisui

Regional Stage 2

Hisuian Electrode

Evolves from Hisuian Voltorb with a Leaf Stone

Where to Find Voltorb in Pokemon Games

Voltorb’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it appears in power plant or electrical facility areas, while other games require breeding, trading, transferring or using regional Hisuian Voltorb.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Red	Route 10 and Power Plant.
Pokemon Blue	Route 10 and Power Plant.
Pokemon Yellow	Power Plant.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Gold	Route 10, Olivine City and Team Rocket HQ.
Pokemon Silver	Route 10, Olivine City and Team Rocket HQ.
Pokemon Crystal	Route 10, Olivine City and Team Rocket HQ.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Ruby	New Mauville.
Pokemon Sapphire	New Mauville.
Pokemon Emerald	New Mauville.
Pokemon FireRed	Route 10 and Power Plant.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Route 10 and Power Plant.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Diamond	Route 218.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 218.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 218.
Pokemon HeartGold	Route 10, Olivine City and Team Rocket HQ.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Route 10, Olivine City and Team Rocket HQ.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon X	Breed from Electrode.
Pokemon Y	Breed from Electrode.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Route 110 and New Mauville.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Route 110 and New Mauville.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Breed from Electrode.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Breed from Electrode.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Power Plant.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Power Plant.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 218, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave and Stargleam Cavern.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 218, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave and Stargleam Cavern.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Sacred Plaza. This is Hisuian Voltorb, not standard Kanto Voltorb.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Scarlet	East Province Area Three and West Province Area Three.
Pokemon Violet	East Province Area Three and West Province Area Three.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Voltorb
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Hisuian Voltorb

Hisuian Voltorb is Voltorb’s regional form from Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Unlike standard Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb is an Electric and Grass-type Pokemon and evolves into Hisuian Electrode with a Leaf Stone.

Category

Sphere Pokemon

Type

Electric / Grass

Height

1’8″

Weight

28.7 lbs

Hisuian Voltorb keeps Voltorb’s round, Poke Ball-inspired design while adding wood-grain details and Grass typing. It is most relevant when covering Pokemon Legends: Arceus, regional forms and games that support Hisuian Pokemon through transfer or special availability.

What type is Voltorb?

Voltorb is an Electric-type Pokemon. Hisuian Voltorb is Electric and Grass-type.

What is Voltorb weak against?

Standard Voltorb is weak to Ground-type moves.

What does Voltorb evolve into?

Voltorb evolves into Electrode starting at Level 30.

What are Voltorb’s abilities?

Voltorb’s abilities are Soundproof, Static and Aftermath. Aftermath is its hidden ability.

What are Voltorb’s best moves?

Voltorb’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Explosion, Self-Destruct, Light Screen and Gyro Ball.

Is Voltorb good in Pokemon?

Voltorb is useful for Speed and support, but it is usually less powerful than Electrode and many fully evolved Electric-type Pokemon.

How do you get Voltorb?

The most common way to get Voltorb is to catch it in power plant or electric facility areas, depending on the game. In some games, it requires breeding, transfer or trade.

Does Voltorb have an alternate form?

Yes. Voltorb has a Hisuian form that is Electric and Grass-type and evolves into Hisuian Electrode with a Leaf Stone.