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Volcarona - Bug / Fire type Pokémon #637

Bug

Fire

POKÉDEX No. #637

Volcarona

Sun Pokémon

Generation 5

When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.

Height1.6 m

Weight46.0 kg

AbilitiesFlame Body

Forms1

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal 1×

FIRFire 1×

WATWater 2×

ELEElectric 1×

GRAGrass ¼×

ICEIce ½×

FIGFighting ½×

POIPoison 1×

GRDGround 1×

FLYFlying 2×

PSYPsychic 1×

BUGBug ½×

ROCRock 4×

GHOGhost 1×

DRADragon 1×

DRKDark 1×

STESteel ½×

FAIFairy ½×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP85
280–374
Attack60
112–240
Defense65
121–251
Sp. Atk135
247–405
Sp. Def105
193–339
Speed100
184–328

Total550

/ 720

BST550

82 percentile (1025)+129 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Rock

Flying

Water

Resists

Grass

Fighting

Bug

Steel

Ice

Fairy

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

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

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Larvesta#636

Regional 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

#636

Larvesta

→

Level 59

#637

Volcarona

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Black

1 spots

100% max

Relic Castle (D)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 70
Conditions: Any

White

1 spots

100% max

Relic Castle (D)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 70
Conditions: Any

Black 2

2 spots

100% max

Relic Castle (D)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 35
Conditions: Obtained Quake Badge

Relic Castle (D)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 65
Conditions: This special Pokémon couldn’t be captured in previous encounters (either fainted or ran from battle)

White 2

2 spots

100% max

Relic Castle (D)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 35
Conditions: Obtained Quake Badge

Relic Castle (D)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 65
Conditions: This special Pokémon couldn’t be captured in previous encounters (either fainted or ran from battle)

Ultra Sun

1 spots

15% max

Lush Jungle East Cave

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 41-44
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

1 spots

15% max

Lush Jungle East Cave

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 41-44
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

4× Weakness

4×

Takes 4× damage from these types - extremely vulnerable!

Rock

4×

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Flying

Water

Resistances

¼× Resistance

¼×

Takes quarter damage from these types - excellent defense!

Grass

0.25×

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

½×

2×

1×

1×

4×

½×

1×

½×

1×

2×

¼×

1×

1×

½×

1×

1×

½×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Volcarona's bug/fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, bug, steel, ice types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Bug

Steel

Ice

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

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Fire Blast

Learned at Lv. 70

Sword Shield

Fire

Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Heat Wave

Learned at Lv. 60

X Y

Fire

Power: 95Accuracy: 90PP: 10SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Bug Buzz

Learned at Lv. 70

X Y

Bug

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

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

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Hurricane

Learned at Lv. 90

X Y

Flying

Power: 110Accuracy: 70PP: 10SpecialConfusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

Air Slash

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Flying

Power: 75Accuracy: 95PP: 15Special

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Air Cutter

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Flying

Power: 60Accuracy: 95PP: 25Special

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

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

Hurricane

Learned at Lv. 90

X Y

Flying

Power: 110Accuracy: 70PP: 10SpecialConfusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

Heat Wave

Learned at Lv. 60

X Y

Fire

Power: 95Accuracy: 90PP: 10SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Fire Blast

Learned at Lv. 70

Sword Shield

Fire

Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Volcarona trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Volcarona TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Volcarona
Japanese	ウルガモス
Japanese (Kanji)	ウルガモス
Roomaji	Ulgamoth
Korean	불카모스
French	Pyrax
German	Ramoth
Spanish	Volcarona
Italian	Volcarona
Chinese (Traditional)	火神蛾
Chinese (Simplified)	火神蛾

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Volcarona shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Volcarona shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Volcarona animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

1.6 m

Weight

46.0 kg

Type

Bug

Fire

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

🥚

Egg Groups

Bug

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

10,200

Hatch Counter: 40

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Quiver Dance

quiver-dance

Lv. 59

Absorb

absorb

Lv. 10

Amnesia

amnesia

Lv. 54

Bug Buzz

bug-buzz

Lv. 70

Double Edge

double-edge

Lv. 1

Ember

ember

Lv. 1

Fiery Dance

fiery-dance

Lv. 100

Fire Spin

fire-spin

Lv. 30

Flame Charge

flame-charge

Lv. 1

Flame Wheel

flame-wheel

Lv. 18

Flare Blitz

flare-blitz

Lv. 1

Gust

gust

Lv. 20

Heat Wave

heat-wave

Lv. 60

Hurricane

hurricane

Lv. 90

Leech Life

leech-life

Lv. 36

Rage Powder

rage-powder

Lv. 80

String Shot

string-shot

Lv. 1

Struggle Bug

struggle-bug

Lv. 1

Take Down

take-down

Lv. 1

Thrash

thrash

Lv. 1

Whirlwind

whirlwind

Lv. 40

Bug Bite

bug-bite

Lv. 24

Screech

screech

Lv. 30

Silver Wind

silver-wind

Lv. 50

Fire Blast

fire-blast

Lv. 70

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