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| * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Volcarona and its {{p|Larvesta|pre-evolution}}. | | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Volcarona and its {{p|Larvesta|pre-evolution}}. |
| * Volcarona has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, and the highest [[base stats|base stat total]] of all non-{{pkmn2|legendary}} Bug-type Pokémon. | | * Volcarona has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} base stat of all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, and the highest [[base stats|base stat total]] of all non-{{pkmn2|legendary}} Bug-type Pokémon. |
| * Larvesta takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59. | | * Larvesta takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59. |
| * It shares the [[species]] name "Sun Pokémon" with {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Sunflora}}. | | * It shares the [[species]] name "Sun Pokémon" with {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Sunflora}}. |
Revision as of 16:20, 20 April 2013
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Height
5'03" Imperial
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1.6 m Metric
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5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
101.4 lbs. Imperial
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46.0 kg Metric
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101.4 lbs./46.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 3
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 248
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Battle Exp.: 2481*
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Volcarona (Japanese: ウルガモス Ulgamoth) is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon.
It evolves from Larvesta starting at level 59.
Biology
Physiology
Volcarona has four small feet. It has six leaf-like wings that are orange in color and have small black spots. Its eyes appear to be compound and are two shades of blue. The fuzz on its body is a smoky white and in tangles. Its abdomen is black in the center and a pattern of light blue with black dots on the outside.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Volcarona releases fiery scales from its six wings to create a sea of fire. It is said that its fires can replace the sun when it is dark with ash.
Behavior
Volcarona have been known to use their six wings to scatter ember scales.
Habitat
Wild Volcarona have been shown to live in desert ruins or mountains.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Volcarona made its TV debut in Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!, in which a hunter named Rizzo tried to capture it. Ash, his friends and Brycen tried to stop Rizzo from doing so. They had a battle, in which Brycen defeated Rizzo's Jellicent with his Beartic, and freed the Sun Pokémon.
Minor appearances
Volcarona made its debut in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW078
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Volcarona
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Ash's Pokédex
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Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon and the evolved form of Larvesta. When ash from a volcanic eruption darkened the sky, it is said Volcarona's fire replaced the sun.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
Volcarona is used by Alder to battle Shin for the ownership of the Light Stone.
In the TCG
- Main article: Volcarona (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Black
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When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun.
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White
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A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
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Black 2
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Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
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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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 550
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Volcarona
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Volcarona and its pre-evolution.
- Volcarona has the highest Special Attack base stat of all Bug-type Pokémon, and the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Bug-type Pokémon.
- Larvesta takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59.
- It shares the species name "Sun Pokémon" with Espeon and Sunflora.
- Volcarona is the only Pokémon with a catch rate of 15.
- Volcarona is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 550.
- Larvesta and Volcarona cannot learn Attract, despite having genders and being compatible with other TMs. They share this trait with Nincada, Ferroseed, and Ferrothorn.
- Volcarona is the only non-legendary Pokémon that learns a move upon reaching level 100.
Origin
Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the Atlas moth or Cecropia Moth. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from the phrase "like a moth to a flame," which refers to the observed positive phototaxis demonstrated by moths. It may be based on a solar deity, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc, the black spots on its wings representing dark spots on the sun. Its wings may be based on the petals of a tiger lily, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of Hathor, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona's appearance may also be loosely based on that of a seraph, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs. Its color scheme is very similar to some incarnations of Mothra.
Name origin
Volcarona is a combination of volcano and corona, referring to its Fire type and status as the Sun Pokémon. It may also refer to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
Ulgamoth is a combination of ウルカヌス Urukanusu (Vulcan), 蛾 ga (moth), and moth.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ウルガモス Ulgamoth
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From ウルカヌス Urukanusu, 蛾 ga and the English word moth
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French
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Pyrax
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From Pyro and Ra
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Spanish
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Volcarona
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Same as English name
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German
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Ramoth
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From Ra and moth. Might also be an allusion to Mothra
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Italian
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Volcarona
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Same as English name
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Korean
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불카모스 Bulkamoseu
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From 불카누스 bulkaneuseu and moth. 불 also means "fire"
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Mandarin Chinese
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火神蟲 / 火神虫 Huǒshénchóng
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From 火神 huǒshén and 蟲 chóng
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Cantonese Chinese
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Notes
External links