#0637 · Original Unova #143 · black white · gen 5
Volcarona
Sun Pokémon
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 15/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 40
- Height:
- 1.6 m
- Weight:
- 46.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Bug
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Body shape:
- Lepidopterous
Base stats
HP85
Atk60
Def65
Sp.Atk135
Sp.Def105
Speed100
Total: 550
Weaknesses & resistances
×4
Rock
×2
FlyingWater
×½
FightingBugSteelIce
×¼
Grass
Abilities
Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Swarm (hidden)
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV yield (current): +3 SPA
Wild held items: Silver Powder (100%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relic Castle (D) (black) | Static encounter | 100% | 70 |
| Relic Castle (D) (white) | Static encounter | 100% | 70 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GustA gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | EmberThe target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | String ShotThe targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.▶ All opponents | Bug | — | 95% | |
| 1 | Leech LifeThe user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 20 | 100% | |
| 10 | Leech LifeThe user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 20 | 100% | |
| 20 | GustA gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 40 | 100% | |
| 30 | Fire SpinThe target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 35 | 85% | |
| 40 | WhirlwindThe target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 50 | Silver WindThe target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 60 | 100% | |
| 59 | Quiver DanceThe user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.▶ User | Bug | — | — | |
| 60 | Heat WaveThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.▶ All opponents | Fire | 100 | 90% | |
| 70 | Bug BuzzThe user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 90 | 100% | |
| 80 | Rage PowderThe user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.▶ User | Bug | — | — | |
| 90 | HurricaneThe user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 120 | 70% | |
| 100 | Fiery DanceCloaked in flames, the user dances and flaps its wings. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 80 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm MindThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM16 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM20 | SafeguardThe user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.▶ User’s field | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicThe target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Flame ChargeThe user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 50 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM50 | OverheatThe user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 140 | 90% | |
| TM59 | IncinerateThe user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.▶ All opponents | Fire | 30 | 100% | |
| TM61 | Will-O-WispThe user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | — | 75% | |
| TM62 | AcrobaticsThe user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 55 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM76 | Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.▶ All opponents | Bug | 30 | 100% | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM89 | U-turnAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 70 | 100% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM93 | Wild ChargeThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 90 | 100% | |
| HM02 | FlyThe user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 90 | 95% |
