Voltorb (Pokémon)

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099MS.png #099: Kingler
Pokémon
#101: Electrode 101MS.png
Voltorb
Ball Pokémon
ビリリダマ
Biriridama
#100
Voltorb



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Soundproof or Static Cacophony
Cacophony
Aftermath
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Voltorb
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
22.9 lbs. 10.4 kg
Voltorb
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
103
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
66
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Voltorb
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body01.png
Footprint
F100.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

Voltorb (Japanese: ビリリダマ Biriridama) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

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

In the main series

Voltorb 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.

A painted Voltorb can be barely seen in Pokémon Fashion Flash.

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! where they were among the Electric-type Pokémon being controlled by Team Rocket.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP032 Voltorb Ash's Pokédex Voltorb. The identity of this creature is unknown. It has an extreme personality, uses Electric attacks, and at times self-destructs.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP114 Voltorb Ash's Pokédex Voltorb. This mysterious Pokémon uses strong Electric attacks, and is often found near power plants. Use extreme caution; Voltorb may explode without warning.

In Pokémon Origins

Voltorb in Pokémon Origins

A Voltorb appeared in File 3: Giovanni under the ownership of a Trainer Red defeated in a battle.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 Plugging Past Electrike I, inside the Power Plant located in New Mauville.

Jet owns a Voltorb that he uses in the Pokéathlon Speed Course in Out-Odding Oddish.

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.

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, they have zapped many people.
Blue
Yellow It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Stadium Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.
Generation II
Gold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Silver It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Crystal During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
Stadium 2 It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Generation III
Ruby Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to screech or suddenly selfdestruct.
LeafGreen Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Generation IV
Diamond It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
SoulSilver It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Generation V
Black It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
White
Black 2 It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
White 2
Generation VI
X It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Y Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Omega Ruby Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Alpha Sapphire 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.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Route 10, Power Plant (Six)
Blue (Japan)
Route 10, Power Plant (Six)
Yellow
Power Plant (Six)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 10
Trade Krabby in Olivine City
Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Crystal
Route 10
Trade Krabby in Olivine City
Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
New Mauville
Emerald
New Mauville
FireRed LeafGreen
Route 10, Power Plant
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cave Poké Spot (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 218 (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 218 (Swarm)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 10
Trade Krabby in Olivine City
Team Rocket HQ (Six)
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Town Outskirts
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Electrode
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Route 110, New Mauville
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Rock Mountain
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Pinball: R&S
Plains (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 3, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 7, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Thunderwave Cave (3F-5F), Wish Cave (8F-10F)
Ranger
Dusk Factory
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1-B15), World Abyss (B1-B15)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B1-B15), World Abyss (B1-B15)
Ranger: SoA
Pueltown, Cargo Ship
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B)
MD Blazing
Dubious Forest
MD Stormy MD Light
Wonder Mail codes
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Wireless Tower, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Locomotive Cafe: Boom! Boom! Boom!, Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll,
Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Fr
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 442
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Fix-Up Factory (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Voltorb English United States 5 October 4 to 10, 2002

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD Magnet Magnet (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
330
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
1/2
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
1/2
Jump
4/5 ★★★★
Total
14/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
044 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000 09090% 20
066 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000 100100% 15
099 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
1111 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
1313 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
1616 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 09090% 10
2020 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
2222 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000 100100% 10
2626 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
2929 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3434 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 —% 10
3737 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
4141 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
4646 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100100% 5
4848 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Voltorb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Voltorb
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM41Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM64Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Voltorb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Voltorb
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Voltorb in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Voltorb in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Voltorb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Voltorb
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Voltorb can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Voltorb cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Voltorb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Voltorb
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Thunder Shock Voltorb (Vending S2)
Voltorb (Aquapolis 64)
Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85)
Voltorb (Stormfront SH3)
Holon's Voltorb (EX Delta Species 71)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin100.png Pinani100.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS100.png PinRSani100.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani100.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.1%
Friend Area: Power Plant
Phrases
51%-100% HP Careful! Touching me will zap you!
26%-50% HP Whoa, my HP is down to half already?
1%-25% HP I'm frazzled... I don't have enough charge to zap anything.
Level up Oh, hey! Leveled up! I feel energized!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 100.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.png
(Recharge ×1)
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 7 Max. exp.: 7
Browser entry R-000
Using the electricity secreted within its body, Voltorb can recharge your styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Electrify 2 field move.png
(Electrify ×2)
Browser entry R-000
It lets loose bolts of electricity to attack. Beware: It may explode!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present)
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(past)
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It causes explosions around itself.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW100.png PokéPark Pad entry:
After hearing about the Haunted Zone, Voltorb just had to check it out. He's a real player at Dusknoir's Speed Slam.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2100.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He regards himself as a bodyguard of the Tech Area. He challenges suspicious Pokémon to a Quiz.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT100.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 70 Raise Max Level.png 0

#601
Shuffle100.png

Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type more.


Pokémon GO
GO100.png Base HP: 80 Base Attack: 109 Base Defense: 114
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Spark, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Signal Beam*, Gyro Ball*

Evolution

100Voltorb.png
Unevolved
Voltorb
 Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 30
101Electrode.png
First evolution
Electrode
 Electric 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 100.png Spr b g1 100.png Spr 1b 100.png Spr b g1 100.png Spr 1y 100.png Spr b g1 100.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 100.png Spr b 2g 100.png Spr 2s 100.png Spr b 2s 100.png Spr 2c 100.png Spr b 2c 100.png
Spr 2g 100 s.png Spr b 2g 100 s.png Spr 2s 100 s.png Spr b 2s 100 s.png Spr 2c 100 s.png Spr b 2c 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 100.png Spr b 3r 100.png Spr 3e 100.png Spr b 3e 100.png Spr 3f 100.png Spr b 3f 100.png
Spr 3r 100 s.png Spr b 3r 100 s.png Spr 3e 100 s.png Spr b 3e 100 s.png Spr 3f 100 s.png Spr b 3f 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 100.png Spr b 4d 100.png Spr 4p 100.png Spr b 4p 100.png Spr 4h 100.png Spr b 4h 100.png
Spr 4d 100 s.png Spr b 4d 100 s.png Spr 4p 100 s.png Spr b 4p 100 s.png Spr 4h 100 s.png Spr b 4h 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 100.png Spr b 5b 100.png Spr 5b2 100.png Spr b 5b2 100.png
Spr 5b 100 s.png Spr b 5b 100 s.png Spr 5b2 100 s.png Spr b 5b2 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 100.png
Spr b 6x 100.png
Spr 6o 100.png
Spr b 6o 100.png
Spr 6x 100 s.png
Spr b 6x 100 s.png
Spr 6o 100 s.png
Spr b 6o 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back
100MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Voltorb images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


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 base Attack 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).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ビリリダマ Biriridama A combination of ビリビリbiribiri and tama
France Flag.png French Voltorbe Similar to English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Voltorb Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Voltobal From Volt and Ball
Italy Flag.png Italian Voltorb Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 찌리리공 Zzililigong From 찌릿찌릿 jjiritjjirit and gong
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷電球 / 雷电球 Léidiànqiú Literally "Thunder and lightning sphere"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 霹靂蛋 Pīklīkdaahn From 霹靂 pīklīk and daahn


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