Fire Blast
Learned at Lv. 70
Sword Shield
Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn
Has a chance to burn the target.
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POKÉDEX No. #637
Volcarona
Sun Pokémon
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Weak to
Rock×4
Flying
Water
Height1.6 m
Weight46.0 kg
AbilitiesFlame Body
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP85280–374
- Attack60112–240
- Defense65121–251
- Sp. Atk135247–405
- Sp. Def105193–339
- Speed100184–328
Total550
/ 720
BST550
82 percentile (1025)+129 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Larvesta#636Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #637 |
| Champions | #637 |
| Conquest Gallery | #174 |
| Isle Of Armor | #187 |
| Original Unova | #143 |
| Paldea | #275 |
| Updated Akala | #105 |
| Updated Alola | #204 |
| Updated Unova | #172 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
248
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Silver Powder
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level 59
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Volcarona
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
DarkBug
Steel
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Volcarona's Bug / Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, bug, steel, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Volcarona's 550 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Special Attack (135) carries most matchups, but a low Attack stat of 60 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Bug, Fire combination gives Volcarona 6 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Rock moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 15 makes Volcarona a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.6 m
Weight
46.0 kg
TypeBugFire
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
10,200
Hatch Counter: 40
⚪
Capture Rate
15
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Volcarona?
Volcarona is a dual-type Bug, Fire Pokémon.
What are Volcarona's weaknesses?
Volcarona takes 4× damage from Rock type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Water type moves.
How does Volcarona evolve?
Volcarona is the final form of the Larvesta → Volcarona evolution line.
What are Volcarona's base stats?
Volcarona has a base stat total of 550: HP 85, Attack 60, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 135, Sp. Def 105, Speed 100. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (135).
