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Voltorb first appeared in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. [[Koga]] kept a bunch of these in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps. | Voltorb first appeared in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. [[Koga]] kept a bunch of these in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps. | ||
Voltorb also appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from the {{ | Voltorb also appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from the {{OBP|Keith|EP049|Backpack-switching thief}}, thinking they were [[Poké Ball]]s with [[Rarity|rare]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in them, as well as their {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. When Team Rocket found out they were not, the Voltorb started to explode in their balloon. They dumped most of the Voltorb on the thief, prompting him to quit his crime spree, but a single Voltorb sent them blasting off. | ||
A sole Voltorb lived amongst the Electrode in ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. Although {{an|Misty}} was terrified of it, the {{type|Electric}} befriended her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and the [[baby Pokémon]] was sad when it had to leave. | A sole Voltorb lived amongst the Electrode in ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. Although {{an|Misty}} was terrified of it, the {{type|Electric}} befriended her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and the [[baby Pokémon]] was sad when it had to leave. | ||
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In ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend]]'', several Voltorb attacked Ash and his friends. | In ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend]]'', several Voltorb attacked Ash and his friends. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in the Hoopa's | A Voltorb appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Ball Pickup}}''. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | {{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP032|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. The identity of this creature is unknown. It has an extreme personality, uses {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]], and at times | {{Animedexbody|EP032|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. The identity of this creature is unknown. It has an extreme personality, uses {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]], and at times selfdestructs.}} | ||
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{{Animedexbody|EP114|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. This mysterious Pokémon uses strong {{t|Electric}} attacks, and is often found near power plants. Use extreme caution; Voltorb may | {{Animedexbody|EP114|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. This mysterious Pokémon uses strong {{t|Electric}} attacks, and is often found near power plants. Use extreme caution; Voltorb may explode without warning.}} | ||
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[[Jet]] owns a Voltorb that he uses in the [[Pokéathlon]] Speed Course. | [[Jet]] owns a Voltorb that he uses in the [[Pokéathlon]] Speed Course. | ||
Multiple Voltorb were among the {{type|electric}} Pokémon that charges the [[Prism Tower]] during a blackout in ''[[PAXY10|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]''. | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a [[Poké Ball]], they have zapped many people.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a [[Poké Ball]], they have zapped many people.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Voltorb is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Voltorb is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a Poké Ball. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran trainers treat it with caution.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a Poké Ball. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran trainers treat it with caution.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to screech or suddenly selfdestruct.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.}} | ||
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{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}} | {{eventAvail/h|type=electric}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{ | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Voltorb|English|United States|5|October 4 to 10, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Agility Voltorb}} | ||
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Thunder Shock}} | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Thunder Shock}} | ||
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Voltorb (Vending S2)]]<br>[[Voltorb (Aquapolis 64)]]<br>[[Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85)]]<br>[[Voltorb (Stormfront SH3)]] <br> [[Holon's Voltorb (EX Delta Species 71)]] | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Voltorb (Vending S2)]]<br>[[Voltorb (Aquapolis 64)]]<br>[[Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85)]]<br>[[Voltorb (Stormfront SH3)]] <br> [[Holon's Voltorb (EX Delta Species 71)]] | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]] (with its Shiny | It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]] (with its {{Shiny}} coloration possibly being based on a [[Great Ball]]). The design concept may be inheritance from the time when the franchise was known as [[Capsule Monsters]], as early artworks show Poké Balls without the button in the middle. | ||
The idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs. | |||
Given its tendency to explode, it could also be based on a bomb. Its unpredictable tendency to explode, as well as its shape and name, may be a reference to {{wp|ball lightning}}. | |||
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|de=Voltobal|demeaning=From Volt and Ball | |de=Voltobal|demeaning=From Volt and Ball | ||
|it=Voltorb|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Voltorb|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=찌리리공 '' | |ko=찌리리공 ''Zzililigong''|komeaning=From {{tt|찌릿찌릿 ''jjiritjjirit''|crackling}} and {{tt|공 ''gong''|ball}} | ||
|zh_yue=霹靂蛋 ''Pīklīkdaahn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|霹靂 ''pīklīk''|clap of thunder}} and {{tt|蛋 ''daahn''|egg}} | |zh_yue=霹靂蛋 ''Pīklīkdaahn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|霹靂 ''pīklīk''|clap of thunder}} and {{tt|蛋 ''daahn''|egg}} | ||
|zh_cmn=雷電球 / 雷电球 ''Léidiànqiú''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Thunder and lightning sphere" | |zh_cmn=雷電球 / 雷电球 ''Léidiànqiú''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Thunder and lightning sphere" | ||
|hi= वोलतॉर्ब ''Voltorb'' |himeaning= Transcription of English name | |hi= वोलतॉर्ब ''Voltorb'' |himeaning= Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Волторб ''Voltorb''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
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[[de:Voltobal]] | [[de:Voltobal]] | ||
[[fr:Voltorbe]] | [[fr:Voltorbe]] | ||
[[it:Voltorb]] | [[it:Voltorb]] | ||
[[ja:ビリリダマ]] | [[ja:ビリリダマ]] | ||
[[pl:Voltorb]] | [[pl:Voltorb]] | ||
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Voltorb (Japanese: ビリリダマ Biriridama) is an Electric-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Electrode starting at level 30.
Biology
Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon that looks like a Poké Ball with a face, minus the button. The top half is red, while the bottom half is white. Because of its resemblance to Poké Balls, it is thought that it was created when one was exposed to an energy pulse. It was first seen in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. Voltorb is generally found in power plants and other areas with electric fields. It has a volatile temperament, and will explode if bumped or agitated.
In the anime
Major appearances
Voltorb first appeared in The Ninja Poké-Showdown. Koga kept a bunch of these in his Gym as booby traps.
Voltorb also appeared in So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd. Team Rocket received them from the Backpack-switching thief, thinking they were Poké Balls with rare Pokémon in them, as well as their Arbok, Lickitung and Weezing. When Team Rocket found out they were not, the Voltorb started to explode in their balloon. They dumped most of the Voltorb on the thief, prompting him to quit his crime spree, but a single Voltorb sent them blasting off.
A sole Voltorb lived amongst the Electrode in The Underground Round Up. Although Misty was terrified of it, the Electric-type befriended her Togepi, and the baby Pokémon was sad when it had to leave.
In Love, Pokémon Style, three Voltorb were the cause of Ash's Kingler's injury. They rolled down a hill but were caught by Kingler, shocking it in the process.
Wattson used a Voltorb in his Gym battle with Ash in Watt's with Wattson?. It was easily defeated by Ash's Pikachu, which had become super-charged during an incident at the Mauville Gym.
In Bucking the Treasure Trend, several Voltorb attacked Ash and his friends.
A Voltorb appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Ball Pickup.
Minor appearances
Ash is shown to have a clock that is shaped like a Voltorb in Pokémon - I Choose You!. The clock can open up across the middle, showing the time and making a Pidgey pops out of it.
In Ditto's Mysterious Mansion, Voltorb comes on stage in Duplica's flashback as her Ditto tries to transform into one.
In A Chansey Operation, a Voltorb was stuck in a Weepinbell's mouth which Misty and Jessie had to pull out from.
A Voltorb made an appearance in The Breeding Center Secret.
Multiple Voltorb were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
Voltorb also appeared in Pallet Party Panic, at a party among other Pokémon.
A Voltorb belonging to an unnamed Trainer, was brought to the Pokémon Center in The Lost Lapras.
A Voltorb was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
Voltorb also appeared in The Power of One.
A Voltorb was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.
A Voltorb was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.
Several Voltorb were among the Electric Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using in The Legend of Thunder!.
Voltorb is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.
A Voltorb also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Voltorb was seen training alongside its Trainer in You're a Star, Larvitar!.
A Voltorb was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
A Voltorb made a small appearance in Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend. Spoink mistook it for a pearl.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In May's Egg-Cellent Adventure, two Voltorb attack May as they are trained to do so when anyone steps foot on Nicolette's property.
A Voltorb disguised as a watermelon appeared in the credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life. It exploded when Jessie and James picked it up after falling for its disguise.
A Voltorb appeared in A Campus Reunion!.
Seven Voltorb appeared in The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!.
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In Pokémon Origins
A Voltorb appeared in File 3: Giovanni.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks just like a Poké Ball, even in its height, however other Voltorb are shown to vary in sizes.
Voltorb debuted in the Red, Green & Blue arc in its own round, Danger: High Voltorb. Here, Red tries to touch one aboard the S.S. Anne thinking that it is only a Poké Ball, but is zapped by it.
Multiple Voltorb were seen under the ownership of Lt. Surge in Go for the Golbat where they were used in conjunction with multiple of their evolved form, Electrode, to shock Red and as projectiles.
In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), Ken of the Team Rocket Elite Trio used a Voltorb along with its evolved form, Electrode, to battle against Yellow.
Wattson's Voltorb was only seen in the Power Plant located in New Mauville.
Jet owns a Voltorb that he uses in the Pokéathlon Speed Course.
Multiple Voltorb were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charges the Prism Tower during a blackout in Pangoro Poses a Problem.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Lt. Surge's Voltorb battled against Clefairy and evolved in the same match in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?.
Green caught a Voltorb before participating in the sports meet in Pokémon Sports Meet!!.
Blaine has many Voltorb that were used in the first part of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.
Giovanni sends out Voltorb to prevent Red from interfering with his plans on creating Mewtwo in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!.
A Voltorb is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.
In the TCG
- Main article: Voltorb (TCG)
In the TFG
One Voltorb figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Three Voltorb appear on the Red Table and give the player points when hit. When Catch'em Mode is activated, they also reveal the silhouette of the Pokémon attempting to be captured upon being hit.
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Voltorb | English | United States | 5 | October 4 to 10, 2002 |
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Thunder Shock | Voltorb (Vending S2) Voltorb (Aquapolis 64) Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85) Voltorb (Stormfront SH3) Holon's Voltorb (EX Delta Species 71) |
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Trivia
- In the English and European versions of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, a game called Voltorb Flip is introduced in place of slot machines. The game is similar to Minesweeper, and largely focuses on flipping over cards to multiply the coins currently earned. Some cards, however, have Voltorb on them which will cause the player to lose coins when flipped.
- Voltorb has the lowest Attack base stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
Origin
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball (with its Shiny coloration possibly being based on a Great Ball). The design concept may be inheritance from the time when the franchise was known as Capsule Monsters, as early artworks show Poké Balls without the button in the middle.
The idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a mimic, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs.
Given its tendency to explode, it could also be based on a bomb. Its unpredictable tendency to explode, as well as its shape and name, may be a reference to ball lightning.
Name origin
Voltorb is a combination of volt and orb.
Biriridama may be a combination of ビリビリ biribiri (sound of electric shock) and 玉 tama (sphere).
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