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Voltorb are generally found in power plants and other areas with electric fields, and due to their volatile temper and habit of {{m|Explosion|exploding}} out of anger are generally considered pests. They are also found on farms guarding the crops and fruit there, and are usually painted the same color as the fruits they guard. It is common in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]], but has been seen in [[Sinnoh]] from time to time. | Voltorb are generally found in power plants and other areas with electric fields, and due to their volatile temper and habit of {{m|Explosion|exploding}} out of anger are generally considered pests. They are also found on farms guarding the crops and fruit there, and are usually painted the same color as the fruits they guard. It is common in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]], but it has been seen in [[Sinnoh]] from time to time. | ||
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Voltorb also appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from the {{ka|Keith|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 {{m|Explosion|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. | Voltorb also appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from the {{ka|Keith|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 {{m|Explosion|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|Togetic}}, and the [[ | 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|Togetic}}, and the [[baby Pokémon]] was sad when it had to leave. | ||
[[Wattson]] used a Voltorb in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|Battle}} with {{Ash}} in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''. It was easily defeated by [[Ash's Pikachu]], which had | [[Wattson]] used a Voltorb in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|Battle}} with {{Ash}} in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''. It was easily defeated by [[Ash's Pikachu]], which had become super-charged during an incident at the [[Mauville Gym]]. | ||
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[[File:Lt Surge Voltorb Electrode Adventures.png|thumb|right|[[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb, as seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Lt Surge Voltorb Electrode Adventures.png|thumb|right|[[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb, as seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks just like a [[Poké Ball]], even in its height. It debuted in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in its own round, ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]''. Here, {{adv|Red}} tries to touch one aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] thinking that is only a Poké Ball, but is zapped by it. | Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks just like a [[Poké Ball]], even in its height. It debuted in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in its own round, ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]''. Here, {{adv|Red}} tries to touch one aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] thinking that it is only a Poké Ball, but is zapped by it. | ||
[[Wattson]]'s Voltorb was only seen in the Power Plant located in [[New Mauville]]. | [[Wattson]]'s Voltorb was only seen in the Power Plant located in [[New Mauville]]. | ||
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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
Physiology
Voltorb are spherical Pokémon with no arms or legs. They look like a Poké Ball with a face, minus the button; their top half is red, while their bottom half is white. They were first seen in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. Voltorb and their evolution, Electrode, could be forms of energy, but it is unknown where that energy came from or how it created them. Because of the similarities with the Poké Ball, it has been suggested that Voltorb are artificial Pokémon, created with some form of human involvement.
Gender differences
Voltorb is a genderless species.
Special abilities
If agitated, Voltorb may explode. They can also wield powerful Electric-type moves.
Behavior
Voltorb are easily agitated, and are known to self-destruct due to anger.
Habitat
Voltorb are generally found in power plants and other areas with electric fields, and due to their volatile temper and habit of exploding out of anger are generally considered pests. They are also found on farms guarding the crops and fruit there, and are usually painted the same color as the fruits they guard. It is common in Kanto, Johto and Hoenn, but it has been seen in Sinnoh from time to time.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
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.
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.
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.
A Voltorb was seen training alongside its Trainer in You're a Star, Larvitar!.
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.
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.
In Bucking the Treasure Trend, several Voltorb attacked Ash and his friends.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks just like a Poké Ball, even in its height. It 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.
Wattson's Voltorb was only seen in the Power Plant located in New Mauville.
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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In side games
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Voltorb | English | United States | 5 | October 4 to 10, 2002 |
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | Berry (100%) | |
Yellow* | |||
Pokémon XD | Magnet (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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HP: 40
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100 - 147 | 190 - 284 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
Total: 330
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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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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Dream World moves
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Icy Cave | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | ||||
Icy Cave | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Special moves
Shadow moves | <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 19+ | Purified moves | ||
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Shadow Rush | File:Box xd 100.png | Refresh | Normal | |
Shadow Panic | Mirror Coat | Psychic | ||
-- | Spark | Electric | ||
-- | Swift | Normal | ||
TCG-only moves
Move | Card |
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ThunderShock | Voltorb (Vending S2) Voltorb (Aquapolis 64) Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85) Voltorb (Stormfront SH3) |
Side game data
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Evolution
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Although Voltorb is an Electric-type, it could not learn any Electric attacks via level-up until Generation III.
- Though it is said that Voltorb are often mistaken for Poké Balls, Voltorb is over one foot in height, far larger than any modern Poké Ball.
- 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 and Electrode exist in Oblivia's past, despite both Pokémon being brought into origin in more recent times. Whether this was an oversight or not is unknown. A similar situation occurs with Porygon-Z.
- Due to their almost identical appearance, Voltorb was often confused with Electrode by the dub voice actors. The same situation happened with Poliwhirl and Poliwrath.
- Voltorb has the lowest Attack stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
Origin
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball (with its Shiny form possibly being based on a Great Ball). The idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to "Mimic" monsters found in other RPGs. Given its tendency to explode, it could also be based on a bomb. 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.
Name origin
Voltorb is a combination of volt and orb.
Biriridama may be a combination of びりびり biribiri (like an electric shock) and 玉 tama (sphere).
In other languages
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Notes
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