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([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウルガモス''' ''Ulgamoth'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Fire}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]]. | '''Volcarona''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウルガモス''' ''Ulgamoth'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Fire}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]]. | ||
It evolves from {{p|Meraruba}} starting at level 59. | It evolves from {{p|Meraruba}} starting at level 59. | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
===Physiology=== | ===Physiology=== | ||
Volcarona has four small feet. It has six leaf-like wings, yellow and orange in color. Its eyes appear to be compound and are two shades of blue. The fuzz on its body is a smoky white and in tangles. Its bottom end is blue and its middle is black. | |||
====Gender differences==== | ====Gender differences==== | ||
===Special abilities=== | ===Special abilities=== | ||
Volcarona releases fiery scales from its six wings to create a sea of fire. It is said that its fires can replace the sun when it is dark with ash. | |||
===Behavior=== | ===Behavior=== | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
<!--{{main| | <!--{{main|Volcarona(TCG)}}--> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh| | {{learnlist/levelh|Volcarona|Bug|Fire|5|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}} | {{learnlist/level5|Start|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/level5|Start|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}} | {{learnlist/level5|Start|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}} | ||
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{{learnlist/level5|90|Hurricane|Flying|Special|120|70|10}} | {{learnlist/level5|90|Hurricane|Flying|Special|120|70|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/level5|100|Fire Dance|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''}} | {{learnlist/level5|100|Fire Dance|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf| | {{learnlist/levelf|Volcarona|Bug|Fire|5|5}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh| | {{learnlist/tmh|Volcarona|Bug|Fire|5|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | {{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | {{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}} | {{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}} | {{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/tmf| | {{learnlist/tmf|Volcarona|Bug|Fire|5|5}} | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh| | {{learnlist/breedh|Volcarona|Bug|Fire|5|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|589|Shubarugo}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|}} | {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|589|Shubarugo}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|}} | {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|205|Forretress}}|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|}} | {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|205|Forretress}}|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|}} | {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}<br>{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}{{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}<br>{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}<br>{{MSP|636|Meraruba}}{{MSP|637| | {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}<br>{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}{{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}<br>{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}<br>{{MSP|636|Meraruba}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40|}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|}}{{learnlist/breedf| | {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|}}{{learnlist/breedf|Volcarona|Bug|Fire|5|5}} | ||
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh| | {{learnlist/tutorh|Volcarona|bug|fire|5|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor5null}} | {{learnlist/tutor5null}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutorf| | {{learnlist/tutorf|Volcarona|bug|fire|5|5}} | ||
====Special moves==== | ====Special moves==== | ||
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|level1=59 | |level1=59 | ||
|sprite2=637 | |sprite2=637 | ||
|name2= | |name2=Volcarona | ||
|type1-2=Bug | |type1-2=Bug | ||
|type2-2=Fire | |type2-2=Fire | ||
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gen=5 | | gen=5 | | ||
gender=none | | gender=none | | ||
name= | name=Volcarona| | ||
ndex=637 | ndex=637 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Volcarona and its {{p|Meraruba|pre-evolution}}. | ||
* | * Volcarona has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, and the highest [[base stat]] total of all non-{{pkmn2|legendary}} Bug-type Pokémon. | ||
** No other Pokémon has the same base stat total as Ulgamoth. | ** No other Pokémon has the same base stat total as Ulgamoth. | ||
* | * Volcarona and {{p|Genesect}} are the only two Bug-type Pokémon to learn {{m|Fly}}, but neither are {{type|Flying}}. | ||
* | * Volcarona is the last Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] that evolves from another Pokémon. | ||
* | * Volcarona takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59. | ||
* After evolving, | * After evolving, Volcarona has lower base Attack stat than its pre-evolution. | ||
* It shares the species name "Sun Pokémon" with {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Sunflora}}. | * It shares the species name "Sun Pokémon" with {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Sunflora}}. | ||
* Although | * Although Volcarona clearly flies, it is not {{type|Flying}}, nor can it have the ability {{a|Levitate}}. It shares this trait with {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}}. | ||
** It is the only one of these to learn {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Magnet Rise}}. | ** It is the only one of these to learn {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Magnet Rise}}. | ||
* It learns a new move by level up each tenth level, the only exception being level 59. | * It learns a new move by level up each tenth level, the only exception being level 59. | ||
* | * Volcarona is the last non-legendary Pokémon in the National Pokédex order. | ||
*It is one of the few Pokémon part of a two-stage evolution that distributes three EV points while its pre-evolution only gives one. | *It is one of the few Pokémon part of a two-stage evolution that distributes three EV points while its pre-evolution only gives one. | ||
* | *Volcarona is the only Pokémon to date with a [[catch rate]] of 15. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the {{wp|Attacus atlas|Atlas moth}}. Conceptwise, it may be based on a {{wp|solar deity}}, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc. Its wings may be based on the petals of a {{wp|Lilium philadelphicum|tiger lily}}, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and collar of Volcarona bears a strong resemblance to the headpiece of {{wp|Hathor}}, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Volcarona comes from ''volcano'' and {{wp|Corona}} both referencing its [[Fire type]] and its status as the Sun Pokémon. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== |
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Volcarona (Japanese: ウルガモス Ulgamoth) is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Meraruba starting at level 59.
Biology
Physiology
Volcarona has four small feet. It has six leaf-like wings, yellow and orange in color. Its eyes appear to be compound and are two shades of blue. The fuzz on its body is a smoky white and in tangles. Its bottom end is blue and its middle is black.
Gender differences
Special abilities
Volcarona releases fiery scales from its six wings to create a sea of fire. It is said that its fires can replace the sun when it is dark with ash.
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
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In the anime
Major appearances
Minor appearances
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 85
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145 - 192 | 280 - 374 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
135
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126 - 205 | 247 - 405 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
Total: 550
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Foresight | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | |||||
Harden | Normal | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 | |||||
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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Special moves
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV. | |||||||
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Volcarona and its pre-evolution.
- Volcarona has the highest Special Attack of all Bug-type Pokémon, and the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Bug-type Pokémon.
- No other Pokémon has the same base stat total as Ulgamoth.
- Volcarona and Genesect are the only two Bug-type Pokémon to learn Fly, but neither are Flying-type.
- Volcarona is the last Pokémon in the National Pokédex that evolves from another Pokémon.
- Volcarona takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59.
- After evolving, Volcarona has lower base Attack stat than its pre-evolution.
- It shares the species name "Sun Pokémon" with Espeon and Sunflora.
- Although Volcarona clearly flies, it is not Flying-type, nor can it have the ability Levitate. It shares this trait with Beedrill, Venomoth, Heracross, Dustox, Volbeat and Illumise.
- It is the only one of these to learn Fly and Magnet Rise.
- It learns a new move by level up each tenth level, the only exception being level 59.
- Volcarona is the last non-legendary Pokémon in the National Pokédex order.
- It is one of the few Pokémon part of a two-stage evolution that distributes three EV points while its pre-evolution only gives one.
- Volcarona is the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 15.
Origin
Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the Atlas moth. Conceptwise, it may be based on a solar deity, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc. Its wings may be based on the petals of a tiger lily, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and collar of Volcarona bears a strong resemblance to the headpiece of Hathor, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between.
Name origin
Volcarona comes from volcano and Corona both referencing its Fire type and its status as the Sun Pokémon.
In other languages
External links
Notes
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