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Voltorb (Pokémon)

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#101: Electrode
Voltorb
ビリリダマ Biriridama

Artwork from FR/LG
Type Species
 Electric  Ball Pokémon
Abilities Exp. at 100
Soundproof or Static 1,000,000
Pokédex
Kanto
#100
Johto
#121*
Hoenn
#084
Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R-079
Almia
R-076
Height Weight
1'08" 22.9 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Red Image:F100.png Image:Body01.png 190
Gender ratio
Genderless
Egg groups Egg cycles
Mineral 21 (5355 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Exp.
103

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

It evolves into Electrode starting at level 30.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks like a Poké Ball with a face, minus the button. It was first seen in the plant that modern Poké Balls were invented. Voltorb and its evolution, Electrode, could be forms of energy, but it is unknown where that energy came from or how it created them.

Gender differences

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

If agitated, Voltorb may explode.

Behavior

Voltorb is easily agitated, and is known to self-destruct due to anger.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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.

Minor Appearances

Voltorb is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.

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 apperance in Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend. Spoink mistook it for a pearl.

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.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex 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 Selfdestructs.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Pokédex 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.
This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks just like a Poké Ball, even in its height. It debuted in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in its own round, Danger: High Voltorb. Here, Red tries to touch one abord the S.S. Anne thinking that is only a Poké Ball, but is zapped by it.

In the TCG

Main article: Voltorb (TCG)

In the TFG

One Voltorb figure has been released.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I Red Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Blue Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
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.
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.
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.
IV Diamond It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pearl It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Platinum It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
HeartGold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
SoulSilver Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I Red Blue Common Route 10, Power Plant
Yellow Common Power Plant
II Gold Silver Many Route 10, Mahogany Town, Olivine City
Crystal Many Route 10, Mahogany Town, Olivine City
III Ruby Sapphire Common New Mauville
Emerald Common New Mauville
FireRed LeafGreen Common Route 10, Power Plant
Colosseum Trade Trade
XD One Cave Poké Spot (Shadow)
IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 218
Platinum Swarm Route 218
HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade
 Pal Park  Field

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Plains (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 3
Secret Storage 14
Endless Level 7
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Thunderwave Cave (3F-5F)
Wish Cave (8F-10F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1-B15)
World Abyss (B1-B15)
Pokémon Ranger Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Pueltown
Cargo Ship
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red Blue Berry (100%)*
Yellow
* The Pokémon must be traded to a Generation II game in order
for the item to appear.

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 40
100 - 147 190 - 284
Attack: 30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Defense: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Sp.Atk: 55
54 - 117 103 - 229
Sp.Def: 55
54 - 117 103 - 229
Speed: 100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total: 330   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • 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.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 55.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
5 ★★★★★
Power
2 ★★
Technique
3 ★★★
Stamina
2 ★★
Jump
5 ★★★★★
Total
17 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Note: If Magnet Rise has been used, the effectiveness of Ground is 0×.

Learnset

Voltorb is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Charge Electric Status —% 20 Smart 0
5 Tackle Normal Physical 30 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
8 SonicBoom Normal Special 90% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
12 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
15 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
19 Screech Normal Status 85% 40 Smart 2 ♥♥
22 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
26 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
29 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200 100% 5 Beauty 0
33 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
36 Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
40 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
43 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0
47 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM12 Taunt Dark Status 100% 20 Smart 0
TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 95 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120 70% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM41 Torment Dark Status 100% 15 Tough 0
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0
TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0
TM70 Flash Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

None.

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Role Play Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 1
D P Pt HG SS Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves Level 19+ Purified moves
Shadow Rush Shadow File:100.png Refresh Normal
Shadow Panic Shadow Mirror Coat Psychic
-- Spark Electric
-- Swift Normal

TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Image:Pin100.png Acquisition: Catch Image:Pin100.gif
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS100.png Acquisition: Catch Image:PinRS100.gif
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani100.gif Rarity: Common Image:Trozeiani100.gif
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 Ranger
Group:  Electric  Loops: 5 Minimum Experience: 7
Poké Assist: Image:Electricpa.PNG ( Electric ) Field Move: Image:Rechargefm.PNG (Recharge ×1) Maximum Experience: 7
"Using the electricity secreted within its body, Voltorb can recharge your styler."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP100.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 6.4% IQ Group: C



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: Image:Electricpa.PNG ( Electric ) Field Move: Image:Electrify 2fieldmove.PNG (Electrify ×2)
"It lets loose bolts of electricity to attack. Beware: It may explode!"

Evolution

File:100.png
Unevolved
Voltorb
 Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 30


File:101.png
First evolution
Electrode
 Electric 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Image:Spr_1b_100.png Image:Spr_1y_100.png Image:Spr_1g_100.png Image:Spr_b_g1_100.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Image:Spr_2g_100.png Image:Spr_2s_100.png Image:Spr_2c_100.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_100.png
Image:Spr_2g_100_s.png Image:Spr_2s_100_s.png Image:Spr_2c_100_s.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_100_s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_100.png Image:Spr_3e_100.gif Image:Spr_3f_100.png Image:Spr_b_g3_100.png
Image:Spr_3r_100_s.png File:Spr 3e 100 s.gif Image:Spr_3f_100_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_100_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_100.png Image:Spr_4p_100.png Image:Spr_4h_100.png Image:Spr_b_g4_100.png
Image:Spr_4d_100_s.png Image:Spr_4p_100_s.png Image:Spr_4h_100_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_100_s.png
Voltorb For other sprites and images, please see Voltorb images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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 Poké Ball.
  • Voltorb and its evolved form Electrode are the only Electric-types to learn Charge Beam by level-up.
  • In the Pikachu Short in one of the Johto movies, a Voltorb in the group of Pokémon at the playground says "Electrode" rather than "Voltorb." This has yet to be fixed in either the Japanese or English versions.
  • Because of Magnet Rise, it is possible for Voltorb and its evolution to not have any weaknesses.

Origin

It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball.

Name origin

Voltorb's name seems to be a combination of volt and orb. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of びりびり biribiri, like an electric shock, and 玉 tama, orb.

In other languages

  • German: Voltobal - Likely from volt and ball.
  • French: Voltorbe
  • Korean: 찌리리공 Ssiririgong

External links

Notes


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