NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0100

Voltorb

Electric

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Category: Ball Pokémon
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 10.4 kg
Generation: I

Abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Aftermath Hidden ability

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Ball Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Voltorb
- Electrode

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

100

Base stat total 330

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Ground

×2

Resists

Electric

×0.5

Flying

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sonic BoomSpecial · NormalPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts 20 points of damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 17
Yellow · Level Up · Level 17
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 17
Crystal · Level Up · Level 17
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Emerald · Level Up · Level 15
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 15
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
Platinum · Level Up · Level 8
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 8
Black White · Level Up · Level 8
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 15
Xd · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 6
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 17
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 17

Thunder ShockSpecial · ElectricPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 9
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 4

ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Crystal · Tutor
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 31
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

TeleportStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 9
Crystal · Level Up · Level 9
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Emerald · Level Up · Level 8
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 8
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 19
Platinum · Level Up · Level 19
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 19
Black White · Level Up · Level 19
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 8
Xd · Level Up · Level 8
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
X Y · Level Up · Level 19
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 24
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 13
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 29
Yellow · Level Up · Level 29
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 33
Crystal · Level Up · Level 33
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 37
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 37
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 22
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 22
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 26
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 37
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 37
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 26
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 3
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 29
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 29
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 29

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

BidePhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 22
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 22
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 23
Crystal · Level Up · Level 23
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 27
Emerald · Level Up · Level 27
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 27
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
Black White · Level Up · Level 33
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 27
Xd · Level Up · Level 27
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 19
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 26
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 26
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 22
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 22
Blue Japan · Machine

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 36
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 36
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 37
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 37
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
Emerald · Level Up · Level 42
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 42
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Platinum · Level Up · Level 33
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 33
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 36
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 42
Xd · Level Up · Level 42
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 36
X Y · Level Up · Level 36
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 14
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 36
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 36
Blue Japan · Machine

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ExplosionPhysical · NormalPower 250Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 43
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 43
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 39
Crystal · Level Up · Level 39
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
Emerald · Level Up · Level 46
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 46
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 43
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 43
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 43
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 47
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 46
Xd · Level Up · Level 46
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 47
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 45
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 41
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 43
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 43
Blue Japan · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Zap CannonSpecial · ElectricPower 120Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RolloutPhysical · RockPower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 29
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 29
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
Emerald · Level Up · Level 32
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 32
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Platinum · Level Up · Level 15
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 15
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 15
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 32
Xd · Level Up · Level 32
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
X Y · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 11

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SparkPhysical · ElectricPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Emerald · Level Up · Level 21
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 21
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Platinum · Level Up · Level 12
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 12
Black White · Level Up · Level 12
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 21
Xd · Level Up · Level 21
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
X Y · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 9

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mirror CoatSpecial · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 41
Crystal · Level Up · Level 41
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Emerald · Level Up · Level 49
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 49
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 47
Platinum · Level Up · Level 47
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 47
Black White · Level Up · Level 50
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 49
Xd · Level Up · Level 49
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 50
X Y · Level Up · Level 50
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 48
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 48
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 48
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 38
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 50

TormentStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ChargeStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

RecycleStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User recovers the item it last used up.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg

RefreshStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Xd · Xd Purification

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Metal SoundStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Gyro BallPhysical · SteelPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 40
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 40
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 43
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 43
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 43
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 46
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Sucker PunchPhysical · DarkPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

Magnet RiseStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Platinum · Level Up · Level 36
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 36
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 40
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 40
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 40
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 34
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 34
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 34
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 34
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 34

DischargeSpecial · ElectricPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 37

Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 26
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 26
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 26
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 22
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 22
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Electro BallSpecial · ElectricPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 22
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Volt SwitchSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Wild ChargePhysical · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Eerie ImpulseStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Electric TerrainStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Yellow

It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Gold · Heartgold

It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.

Silver

It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Crystal

During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its compo nents are not found in nature.

Ruby

VOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures POKé BALLS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this POKéMON looks very similar to a POKé BALL remains a mystery.

Sapphire

VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKé BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.

Emerald

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.

Firered

A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.

Leafgreen

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.

Soulsilver · X

It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Black 2 · White 2

It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.

Y

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.

Omega Ruby

Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.

Alpha Sapphire

Voltorb is extremely sensitive—it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.

Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Legends Arceus

An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.

POKÉMON TCG