Volbeat

No. 0313

Type: Bug

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.

Base stats

HP65
Attack73
Defense75
Sp. Attack47
Sp. Defense85
Speed85

Total 430

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — Mud-Slap
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — Water Pulse
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — Thunder
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Focus Punch
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Giga Drain

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Prankster
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Double-Edge, Thunder Wave, U-turn, Focus Punch

Frequently asked questions

What type is Volbeat?
Volbeat is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Volbeat's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 73, Defense 75, Sp. Attack 47, Sp. Defense 85, Speed 85. That is a base stat total of 430.
What is Volbeat weak to?
Volbeat takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Volbeat have?
Volbeat can have Illuminate, Swarm and Prankster. Its hidden ability is Prankster.
Does Volbeat evolve?
Volbeat does not evolve.
What moves does Volbeat learn?
Volbeat learns 14 moves by levelling up and 53 by TM.