Volbeat
バルビート Barubeat
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
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0
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| Speed
1
| Exp.
146
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Volbeat (Japanese: バルビート Barubeat) is a Bug-type Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Volbeat slightly resembles a firefly in appearance. His body, wings, and face are blue, and his body has two yellow stripes. His back (or possibly shell) as well as his arms and legs are black. His long, curly antennae are yellow with black stripes. The irises of his eyes are yellow, and his face seems to display a sad or forlorn expression. Possibly Volbeat's most important part is his glowing yellow tail, which it uses to communicate, draw patterns in the night sky, and use its move Tail Glow.
Gender differences
Volbeat is a male-only species. For the female counterpart, see Illumise.
Special abilities
Volbeat are able to use their tail to emit a light that boosts their special attack power. They can also create geometric shapes with the light when several of them get into a group.
Behavior
Volbeat perform their courtship dance for Illumise during their mating season.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Volbeat's first appearance was in the Camp Pikachu special that was part of the Pokémon Heroes movie. He served as a sort of camp counselor and guide.
His first TV appearance was in Love at First Flight along side his female counterpart Illumise.
A Volbeat appeared again in That's Just Swellow owned by a man named Volt in a PokéRinger competition.
His most recent appearance was in Time-Warp Heals All Wounds. Edna mentions how Volbeat and Illumise used to do their mating dance in a large tree that used to be located in the middle of the city.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| AG042
| Volbeat
| Ash's Pokédex
| Volbeat, the Firefly Pokémon. Volbeat uses the designs on its tail for sketching and communicating with other Volbeat.
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| This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.
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In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Volbeat (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| Ruby
| With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.
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| Sapphire
| Volbeat's tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.
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| Emerald
| With their taillights lit, Volbeat fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
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| FireRed
| It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.
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| LeafGreen
| It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
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| Pearl
| It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
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| Platinum
| It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
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| HeartGold
| おしりの ひかりを てんめつさせて なかまと かいわする。イルミーゼの だす あまい かおりが だいすき。
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| SoulSilver
| おしりの ひかりを てんめつさせて なかまと かいわする。イルミーゼの だす あまい かおりが だいすき。
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 125 - 172
| 240 - 334
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| 70 - 137
| 135 - 269
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| 54 - 117
| 103 - 229
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| 46 - 108
| 89 - 212
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| 72 - 139
| 139 - 273
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Volbeat is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
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| Does not evolve
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Volbeat
Bug
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Sprites
Trivia
- Volbeat is, so far, the only Pokémon that can learn Flash by leveling up.
- Volbeat shares the same species name with its female counterpart Illumise. They are both known as Firefly Pokémon.
- Despite being the Firefly Pokémon, it can be found all day in Diamond and Pearl, unlike real fireflies who are nocturnal.
- Volbeat, along with Illumise, was thought to have been the first Bug/Electric type Pokémon, according to a Nintendo Power issue released before Ruby and Sapphire. However, this was later proved false.
Origin
Volbeat appears to be based on a firefly and a greaser, due to how it holds up its head fringe like a leather jacket.
Name origin
Volbeat's name is a combination of volt, referring to its electrical powers, and beetle or beat. Its Japanese name is a possible combination of バルブ barubu, meaning bulb, and beetle
In other languages
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Volbeat images on Bulbagarden Archives.
