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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon that | Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon that resembles a {{i|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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|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 anime== | ||
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Voltorb debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. [[Koga]] kept a bunch of them in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps. They were later targeted in one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. | Voltorb debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. [[Koga]] kept a bunch of them in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps. They were later targeted in one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. | ||
Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}, thinking they were | Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}, thinking they were {{i|Poké Ball}}s with rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in them, as well as their {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, and {{TP|James|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 ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. Although {{an|Misty}} was terrified of it, the {{type|Electric}} befriended her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and the [[baby Pokémon]] was sad when it had to leave. | A Voltorb lived amongst Electrode in ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. Although {{an|Misty}} was terrified of it, the {{type|Electric}} befriended her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and the [[baby Pokémon]] was sad when it had to leave. | ||
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====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
A Voltorb appeared in [[Duplica]]'s flashback in ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', where it came onstage as her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}} tried to {{m|transform}} into one. | |||
A painted Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen on [[Scissor Street]]. | A painted Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen on [[Scissor Street]]. | ||
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A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | ||
Multiple Voltorb | Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where they were among the Pokémon living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | ||
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A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'' as one of the Pokémon stolen by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP157|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 {{type|Electric}} Pokémon lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. | |||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'' as one of the Pokémon affected by the | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'' as one of the Pokémon affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' | A Voltorb appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | ||
Two Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer. | Two Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer. | ||
A Voltorb | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[AG015|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 ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]''. {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} mistook it for a pearl. | A Voltorb made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]''. {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} mistook it for a pearl. | ||
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{{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | {{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP032|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. The identity of this creature is unknown. It has an extreme personality, uses {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]], and at times {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}}.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP032|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. The identity of this creature is unknown. It has an extreme personality, uses {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]], and at times {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}}.}} | ||
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{{Animedexheader|Orange}} | {{Animedexheader|Orange}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP114|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. This mysterious Pokémon uses strong {{t|Electric}} attacks, and is often found near [[Power Plant|power plants]]. Use extreme caution; Voltorb may {{m|Explosion|explode}} without warning.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP114|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. This mysterious Pokémon uses strong {{t|Electric}} attacks, and is often found near [[Power Plant|power plants]]. Use extreme caution; Voltorb may {{m|Explosion|explode}} without warning.}} | ||
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[[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Voltorb debuted in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' | Voltorb debuted in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', where {{adv|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 were seen under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', where they were used in conjunction with multiple of their evolved form, Electrode, to shock Red and as projectiles. | Multiple Voltorb were seen under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', where they were used in conjunction with multiple of their evolved form, Electrode, to shock Red and as projectiles. | ||
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[[Wattson]]'s Voltorb was only seen in ''[[PS204|Plugging Past Electrike I]]'', inside the Power Plant located in [[New Mauville]]. | [[Wattson]]'s Voltorb was only seen in ''[[PS204|Plugging Past Electrike I]]'', inside the Power Plant located in [[New Mauville]]. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''. | |||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Guitarist}}. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Guitarist}}. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb battled | [[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb battled {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and evolved in the same match in ''[[PM006|Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?]]''. | ||
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} caught a Voltorb before participating in the sports meet in ''[[PM021|Pokémon Sports Meet!!]]''. | {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} caught a Voltorb before participating in the sports meet in ''[[PM021|Pokémon Sports Meet!!]]''. | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=electric}} | {{Dex/Header|type=electric}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=100}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a {{i|Poké Ball}}, they have zapped many people.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=120}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=084|reg2=Kanto|num2=100}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=121}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=072|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=087}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=100}} | ||
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | ||
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|MinEXP=7 | |MinEXP=7 | ||
|MaxEXP=7 | |MaxEXP=7 | ||
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|browser=Using the electricity secreted within its body, Voltorb can recharge your [[Capture Styler|styler]]. | |browser=Using the electricity secreted within its body, Voltorb can recharge your [[Capture Styler|styler]]. | ||
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|field=Electrify | |field=Electrify | ||
|fieldpower=2 | |fieldpower=2 | ||
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|browser=It lets loose bolts of electricity to attack. Beware: It may explode! | |browser=It lets loose bolts of electricity to attack. Beware: It may explode! | ||
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|field=Electrify | |field=Electrify | ||
|fieldpower=1 | |fieldpower=1 | ||
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|browser=It causes explosions around itself. | |browser=It causes explosions around itself. | ||
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|egg=5 | |egg=5 | ||
|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
|candy=Voltorb | |||
|evocandy=50 | |evocandy=50 | ||
|stamina=80 | |stamina=80 | ||
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* In the English and European versions of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a game called [[Voltorb Flip]] is introduced in place of [[slot machine]]s. The game is similar to Minesweeper, and largely focuses on flipping over cards to multiply the coins currently earned. Some cards, however, have Voltorb on them which will cause the player to lose [[coin]]s when flipped. | * In the English and European versions of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a game called [[Voltorb Flip]] is introduced in place of [[slot machine]]s. The game is similar to Minesweeper, and largely focuses on flipping over cards to multiply the coins currently earned. Some cards, however, have Voltorb on them which will cause the player to lose [[coin]]s when flipped. | ||
* Voltorb has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | * Voltorb has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | ||
* According to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]], Voltorb is the only Pokémon recommended for the [[Pokéathlon|Disc Catch]] that is not a {{ | * According to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]], Voltorb is the only Pokémon recommended for the [[Pokéathlon|Disc Catch]] that is not a {{t|Flying}} type. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living | It seems to be based upon the concept of a living {{i|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 {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs. | The idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs. |
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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 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 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.
In A Chansey Operation, a Voltorb was stuck in a Weepinbell's mouth which Misty and Jessie had to pull out from.
A Voltorb appeared in 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.
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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 were seen under the ownership of Lt. Surge in Go for the Golbat, where they were used in conjunction with multiple of their evolved form, 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 Pocket Monsters manga
Lt. Surge's Voltorb battled Clefairy and evolved in the same match in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?.
Green caught a Voltorb before participating in the sports meet in Pokémon Sports Meet!!.
Blaine has many Voltorb that were used in the first part of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.
Giovanni sends out Voltorb to prevent Red from interfering with his plans on creating Mewtwo in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!.
A Voltorb is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.
In the TCG
- Main article: Voltorb (TCG)
In the TFG
One Voltorb figure has been released.
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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).
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Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Voltorb | English | United States | 5 | October 4 to 10, 2002 |
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Pokémon XD | Magnet (100%) |
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HP: 40
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100 - 147 | 190 - 284 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
50
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55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
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Learnset
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
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Thunder Shock | Voltorb (Vending S2) Voltorb (Aquapolis 64) Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85) Voltorb (Stormfront SH3) Holon's Voltorb (EX Delta Species 71) |
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Trivia
- In the English and European versions of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, a game called Voltorb Flip is introduced in place of slot machines. The game is similar to Minesweeper, and largely focuses on flipping over cards to multiply the coins currently earned. Some cards, however, have Voltorb on them which will cause the player to lose coins when flipped.
- Voltorb has the lowest base Attack stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- According to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Voltorb is the only Pokémon recommended for the Disc Catch that is not a Flying type.
Origin
It 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).
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Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
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