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 resembles a Poké Ball with eyes and 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. This is supported by the fact that its components do not occur naturally. Voltorb is generally found in power plants and other areas with electric fields. It was first discovered in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. It has a volatile temperament and will explode if bumped or agitated.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Voltorb debuted in The Ninja Poké-Showdown. Koga kept a bunch of them in his Gym as booby traps. They were later targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd. Team Rocket received them from Keith, thinking they were Poké Balls with rare Pokémon hidden inside 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 Voltorb lived amongst 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.
Three Voltorb appeared in Love, Pokémon Style, where they were rolling down a hill before they were caught by Ash's Kingler. However, they shocked and injured it in the process.
Wattson used a Voltorb in his Gym battle with Ash in Watt's with Wattson?. It was easily defeated by Pikachu, who had become super-charged during an incident at the Mauville Gym. Multiple wild Voltorb also appeared later on in the episode.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Bucking the Treasure Trend, where they attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure.
A Voltorb appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Ball Pickup. It was thrown at Ash as part of a prank by Hoopa, but it then attacks the both of them, as well as Pikachu and Hawlucha, with Self-Destruct.
Minor appearances
A Voltorb appeared in Duplica's flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion, where it came onstage as her Ditto tried to transform into one.
A painted Voltorb appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash as one of the Pokémon seen on Scissor Street.
A Voltorb appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was stuck in a Weepinbell's mouth that Misty and Jessie had to pull out from.
A Voltorb appeared as an image in the dubbed version of The Ultimate Test.
A Voltorb appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, where they were among the Pokémon living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Voltorb appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Voltorb appeared in Pallet Party Panic as one of the Pokémon at a party in Pallet Town.
A Trainer's Voltorb appeared in The Lost Lapras, where it was among the Pokémon brought to the Pokémon Center.
A Voltorb appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where it was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.
A Voltorb appeared in The Power of One.
A wild Voltorb appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Voltorb appeared in Tricks of the Trade as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
A Trainer's Voltorb appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.
A Voltorb appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as a resident of Big Town.
A Voltorb appeared in The Fortune Hunters as one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in The Legend of Thunder!, where they were among the Electric-type Pokémon lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using.
A Voltorb appeared in As Clear As Crystal as one of the Pokémon affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.
A Voltorb appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
Two Voltorb appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Voltorb appeared in Gonna Rule The School!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Trainers' School. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.
A Voltorb made a cameo appearance in Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend. Spoink mistook it for a pearl.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Coordinator's Voltorb appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In May's Egg-Cellent Adventure, two Voltorb attacked 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 ending 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.
A Voltorb appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Voltorb appeared in I Choose You!.
A Voltorb appeared in Currying Favor and Flavor! in a dream that Ash was having.
Pokédex entries
In Pokémon Origins
A Voltorb appeared in File 3: Giovanni, under the ownership of a Trainer who Red defeated in a battle.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Voltorb debuted in Danger: High Voltorb, where Red tried to touch one aboard the S.S. Anne, thinking that it was only a Poké Ball, but wound up being zapped by it.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Go for the Golbat, under the ownership of Lt. Surge. They were used in conjunction with multiple 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.
A Voltorb appeared in Encountering Elekid.
A Voltorb appeared in Clobbering Claydol, under the ownership of a Guitarist.
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 charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in Pangoro Poses a Problem.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Voltorb appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!, under the ownership of Firebreather Takeo.
A Voltorb appeared in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Voltorb appeared in The Raining Crystal Ball.
A Voltorb appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.
A Voltorb appeared in GDZ23.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Lt. Surge's Voltorb battled Clefairy and evolved in the same match in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?.
A Voltorb appeared in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.
Green caught a Voltorb, as seen in Good Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!.
A Voltorb appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
Blaine has multiple Voltorb, as seen in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!. They were used in the first part of the Pokémon Quiz Battle.
Giovanni sent out a Voltorb to prevent Red from interfering with his plans to create Mewtwo in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!. He was revealed to own additional Voltorb in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!.
A Voltorb appeared in Clefairy's Christmas Present?!.
A Voltorb appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
A Voltorb appeared in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!.
A Voltorb appeared in Let's Celebrate the New Year!!.
Two Voltorb appeared in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!.
A Voltorb appeared in Stop the Missile!!.
A Voltorb appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
A Voltorb appeared in Pokémon Snowball Fight.
A Voltorb appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.
A Voltorb appeared in The Food Battle.
A Voltorb appeared in PMDP16.
A Trainer's Voltorb appeared in PMHGSS11.
A Voltorb appeared in PMHGSS18.
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.
- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump: A Voltorb may appear as part of the "Is It Treasure?" event, where it will explode (and thereby force the player's Magikarp to retire).
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #100
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Red(ENG)
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Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, they have zapped many people.
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Blue
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Yellow
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It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
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Stadium
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Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.
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Generation II
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Johto #120
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Gold
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It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
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Silver
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It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
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Crystal
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During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
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Stadium 2
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It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #084
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Kanto #100
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to screech or suddenly selfdestruct.
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LeafGreen
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Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #121
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Diamond
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It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
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SoulSilver
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It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
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Generation V
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Black
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It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
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White
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Black 2
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It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #072
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Hoenn #087
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It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
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Y
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Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 330
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Recharge ×1)
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 7
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Max. exp.: 7
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Browser entry R-079
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Using the electricity secreted within its body, Voltorb can recharge your styler.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Electrify ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Electrify ×1)
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Browser entry R-113/N-156
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It causes explosions around itself.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Voltorb 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ビリリダマ Biriridama
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A combination of ビリビリbiribiri and 玉 tama
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French
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Voltorbe
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Similar to English name
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Spanish
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Voltorb
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Same as English name
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German
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Voltobal
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From Volt and Ball
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Italian
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Voltorb
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Same as English name
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Korean
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찌리리공 Zzililigong
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From 찌릿찌릿 jjiritjjirit and 공 gong
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Mandarin Chinese
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雷電球 / 雷电球 Léidiànqiú
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Literally "Thunder and lightning sphere"
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Cantonese Chinese
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霹靂蛋 Pīklīkdaahn
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From 霹靂 pīklīk and 蛋 daahn
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More languages
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Hindi
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वोलतॉर्ब Voltorb
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Волторб Voltorb
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
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