NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0313

Volbeat

Bug

With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.

Category: Firefly Pokémon
Height: 0.7 m
Weight: 17.7 kg
Generation: III

Abilities

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Prankster Hidden ability

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Firefly Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Volbeat

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.

Base stat total 430

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

Fire

×2

Flying

×2

Rock

×2

Resists

Grass

×0.5

Fighting

×0.5

Ground

×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

Mega PunchPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor

Ice PunchPhysical · IcePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mega KickPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor

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.

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

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

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.

Scarlet Violet · 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.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Emerald · Level Up · Level 37
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 37
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 45
Platinum · Level Up · Level 45
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 45
Black White · Level Up · Level 45
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 37
Xd · Level Up · Level 37
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 45
X Y · Level Up · Level 45
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 47
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 43
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CounterPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

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

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

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Seismic TossPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Black White · Egg
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. 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

String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

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

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

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.

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

Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

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

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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · 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.

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

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.

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

Quick AttackPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Emerald · Level Up · Level 17
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 17
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
Platinum · Level Up · Level 17
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 17
Black White · Level Up · Level 17
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 17
Xd · Level Up · Level 17
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 17
X Y · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12

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.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor

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.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 9
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 9
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 9
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 9
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 5

Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

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

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Emerald · Level Up · Level 5
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 5
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Platinum · Level Up · Level 9
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 9
Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 5
Xd · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 8
Scarlet Violet · 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.

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

MetronomeStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dizzy PunchPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · 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.

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

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.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 29
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 29
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 29
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 29
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 26
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. 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
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · 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.

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

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.

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
Scarlet Violet · Egg

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Dynamic PunchPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

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

Emerald · Tutor

Baton PassStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

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

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

EncoreStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

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

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

MoonlightStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.

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

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
Platinum · Level Up · Level 13
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 13
Black White · Level Up · Level 13
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
Xd · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 19
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 19

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.

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.

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

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. 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

Psych UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

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

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
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

Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

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
Scarlet Violet · 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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

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
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.

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.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Emerald · Level Up · Level 33
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 33
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 33
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 33
Xd · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Machine

TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

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

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

Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

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
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

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

Tail GlowStatus · BugPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by three stages.

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 21
Platinum · Level Up · Level 21
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 21
Black White · Level Up · Level 21
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 21
Xd · Level Up · Level 21
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
X Y · Level Up · Level 21
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

Air CutterSpecial · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

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

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Silver WindSpecial · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

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

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

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.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 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
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

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

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

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
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoostStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

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

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 · Egg

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

TailwindStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.

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
Scarlet Violet · Machine

U-turnPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

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

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
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

FlingPhysical · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

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

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
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

Air SlashSpecial · FlyingPower 75Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Bug BuzzSpecial · BugPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

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

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 41
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 41
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

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

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 37
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 29
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DefogStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.

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

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

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

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. 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
Scarlet Violet · Machine

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 · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
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

Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

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

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

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

AcrobaticsPhysical · FlyingPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user has no held item.

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

Struggle BugSpecial · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

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 · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Play RoughPhysical · FairyPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.

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

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 43
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Play NiceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

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

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1

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

Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. 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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

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

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 50
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 50
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 47

Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

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

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

LungePhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

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

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

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

PouncePhysical · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. 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.

Ruby

Sapphire

VOLBEAT’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other VOLBEAT, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This POKéMON loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

Emerald

With their taillights lit, VOLBEAT fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.

Firered · Leafgreen · Y

It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

It emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.

Omega Ruby

With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.

Alpha Sapphire

Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.

POKÉMON TCG

Volbeat trading cards

9 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12