Volcarona Evolution
Volcarona Abilities
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SwarmHidden
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
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Volcarona Moves
Category
Type
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gust | flying | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| Whirlwind | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | Level 1 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 1 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Ember | fire | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| String Shot | bug | status | – | 95 | Level 1 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Fire Spin | fire | special | 35 | 85 | Level 1 | The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| Flare Blitz | fire | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 1 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn. |
| Quiver Dance | bug | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Flame Charge | fire | physical | 50 | 100 | Level 1 | Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Fiery Dance | fire | special | 80 | 100 | Level 1 | Cloaked in flames, the user attacks the target by dancing and flapping its wings. This may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Flame Wheel | fire | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 18 | The user attacks by cloaking itself in fire and charging at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 24 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Screech | normal | status | – | 85 | Level 30 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 36 | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | Level 42 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Heat Wave | fire | special | 95 | 90 | Level 48 | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn. |
| Amnesia | psychic | status | – | – | Level 54 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Hurricane | flying | special | 110 | 70 | Level 62 | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target. |
| Fire Blast | fire | special | 110 | 85 | Level 70 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Rage Powder | bug | status | – | – | Level 78 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Air Cutter | flying | special | 60 | 95 | TM | The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Air Slash | flying | special | 75 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Calm Mind | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| Dual Wingbeat | flying | physical | 40 | 90 | TM | The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Flamethrower | fire | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Fly | flying | physical | 90 | 95 | TM | The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Overheat | fire | special | 130 | 90 | TM | The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Poison Jab | poison | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psychic | psychic | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Solar Beam | grass | special | 120 | 100 | TM | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Tailwind | flying | status | – | – | TM | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Wild Charge | electric | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Will O Wisp | fire | status | – | 85 | TM | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | physical | 80 | 90 | TM | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Volcarona Sprites
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back Shiny
Black
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
White
A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Black 2
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Ultra Sun
As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
Ultra Moon
According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
Volcarona's Japanese name is Ulgamoth (ウルガモス). Here are all the official names for Volcarona across different languages:
JapaneseウルガモスUlgamoth
Korean불카모스
Chinese (Traditional)火神蛾
FrenchPyrax
GermanRamoth
SpanishVolcarona
ItalianVolcarona
Chinese (Simplified)火神蛾
Volcarona Breeding
Catch Rate15
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience248
How to Get Volcarona
Volcarona is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Volcarona in every game where it is available:
Regional Pokedex Numbers
About Volcarona
Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 550, Volcarona is classified as a Sun Pokémon and is part of the Larvesta → Volcarona evolution line.
In competitive play, Volcarona is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 16.93% usage rate. Its key abilities are Flame Body and Swarm, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Volcarona is weak to Rock, Water, Flying-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Volcarona can learn 78 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Quiver Dance, Giga Drain, Fiery Dance, hiddenpowerground. Standing at 1.6m tall and weighing 46kg, Volcarona has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.