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**Despite being the Firefly Pokémon, it can be found all day in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]], unlike real fireflies who are nocturnal.
**Despite being the Firefly Pokémon, it can be found all day in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]], unlike real fireflies who are nocturnal.
*Its [[Shiny]] color resembles its counterpart, {{p|Illumise}}.
*Its [[Shiny]] color resembles its counterpart, {{p|Illumise}}.
*Volbeat, along with Illumise, were thought to have been the first Bug/Electric type according to a Nintendo Power issue released before Ruby and Sapphire.
*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===
===Origin===
Volbeat appears to be based on a {{wp|firefly}} and a {{wp|greaser}}, due to how it holds up it's head fringe like a leather jacket.
Volbeat appears to be based on a {{wp|firefly}} and a {{wp|greaser}}, due to how it holds up it's head fringe like a leather jacket.

Revision as of 13:44, 19 April 2009

Minun #312: Minun
Pokémon
#314: Illumise Illumise
Volbeat
バルビート Barubeat
#313
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Artwork from R/S/E
Type
Bug '
Category
Firefly Pokémon
Abilities
Illuminate or Swarm
Exp. at Lv. 100
600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#086
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'04"
Imperial
0.7 m
Metric
Weight
39.0 lbs.
Imperial
17.7 kg
Metric
Dex color
Gray
Catch rate
150 (19.6%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F313.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
100% male
Breeding
Bug and
Humanshape groups
16 cycles
(4080 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 146 Battle Exp.: 1461*

Volbeat (Japanese: バルビート Barubeat) is a Template:Type2 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

File:Volbeat anime.jpg
Volbeat 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.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Volbeat (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits Template:M2. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.
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.
Emerald With their Template:M2 lit, Volbeat fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
FireRed It lives around clean ponds. At night, its Template:M2. It converses with others by flashing its light.
LeafGreen It lives around clean ponds. At night, its Template:M2. It converses with others by flashing its light.
Generation IV
Diamond It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
Pearl It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
Platinum It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Rare (Ruby)
Common (Sapphire)
Route 117
Emerald
Rare Route 117
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare (Diamond)
Common (Pearl)
Route 229
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Springleaf Field
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Plains (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 1
Endless Level 5
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Northwind Field (1F-6F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
73
70 - 137 135 - 269
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
47
46 - 108 89 - 212
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
400
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.

Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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|- style="background:#B8C26A" | colspan="13" | 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

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:Evobox/0

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 313.png Spr 3e 313.png Spr 3f 313.png Spr b 3r 313.png
Spr 3r 313 s.png Spr 3e 313 s.png Spr 3f 313 s.png Spr b 3r 313 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 313.png Spr 4p 313.png Spr 4h 313.png Spr b 4d 313.png
Spr 4d 313 s.png Spr 4p 313 s.png Spr 4h 313 s.png Spr b 4d 313 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 313.png Spr 5b2 313.png Spr b 5b 313.png
Spr 5b 313 s.png Spr 5b2 313 s.png Spr b 5b 313 s.png
Volbeat For other sprites and images, please see Volbeat images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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.
  • Its Shiny color resembles its counterpart, Illumise.
  • 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 it's 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

  • German: Volbeat
  • French: Muciole - From music and luciole (firefly).
  • Korean: 볼비트 Volbeat

External links

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#314: Illumise Illumise
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