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==Biology==
==Biology==
Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon that looks like a [[Poké Ball]] with eyes, 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. It was first seen in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. Voltorb is generally found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|power plants}} and other areas with electric fields. It has a volatile temperament, and will explode if bumped or agitated.
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 [[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.
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====
In ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', Voltorb came onstage in [[Duplica]]'s flashback as her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}} tried to transform into one.
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 were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.
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]].


Several Voltorb were among the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
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 crystal.
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]]''.
 
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[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 was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
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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{{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}}
{{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]]''. Here, {{adv|Red}} tries to touch one aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] thinking that it is only a Poké Ball, but is zapped by it.
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 against {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and evolved in the same match in ''[[PM006|Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?]]''.
[[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 [[Poké Ball]], they have zapped many people.}}
{{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
|num=079
|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
|num=076
|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
|buddy=3
|buddy=3
|candy=Voltorb
|evocandy=50
|evocandy=50
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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 {{type|Flying}}.
* 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 [[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.
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.

Revision as of 17:18, 11 June 2019

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Soundproof or Static Cacophony
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Cacophony
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Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
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Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
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Medium Fast
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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

Voltorb in the anime

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.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source 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 self-destructs.
Episode Pokémon Source 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.

In Pokémon Origins

Voltorb 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.

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 Kanto
#100
Red(ENG) Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, they have zapped many people.
Blue
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.
Generation II Johto
#120
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.
Generation III Hoenn
#084
Kanto
#100
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#121
Diamond It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
SoulSilver It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
White
Black 2 It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #072
Hoenn
#087
X It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Y Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#100
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Let's Go Eevee


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Route 10, Power Plant (Six)
Blue (Japan)
Route 10, Power Plant (Six)
Yellow
Power Plant (Six)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 10
Trade Krabby in Olivine City
Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Crystal
Route 10
Trade Krabby in Olivine City
Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
New Mauville
Emerald
New Mauville
FireRed LeafGreen
Route 10, Power Plant
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cave Poké Spot (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 218 (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 218 (Swarm)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 10
Trade Krabby in Olivine City
Team Rocket HQ (Six)
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Town Outskirts
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Electrode
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Route 110, New Mauville
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Electrode
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Power Plant


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Rock Mountain
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Pinball: R&S
Plains (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 3, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 7, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Thunderwave Cave (3F-5F), Wish Cave (8F-10F)
Ranger
Dusk Factory
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1-B15), World Abyss (B1-B15)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F)
Ranger: SoA
Pueltown, Cargo Ship
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode B)
MD Blazing
Dubious Forest
MD Stormy MD Light
Wonder Mail codes
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Wireless Tower, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Locomotive Café: Boom! Boom! Boom!, Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll,
Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Fr
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 442
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Fix-Up Factory (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Voltorb English United States 5 October 4 to 10, 2002

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD Magnet Magnet (100%)

Stats

Base stats

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

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
1/2
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
1/2
Jump
4/5 ★★★★
Total
14/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
033 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
066 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000 09090% 20
099 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
1414 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
1919 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
2424 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
3131 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
3838 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
4545 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
  • 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
By TM/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM02Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM02 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM05Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM06Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM06 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM07Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM08Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM09Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM12Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM16Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM16 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM21Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM21 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM27Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM36Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM36 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM38 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5
  • 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


Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
044 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000 09090% 20
066 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000 100100% 15
099 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
1111 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
1313 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
1616 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 09090% 10
2020 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
2222 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000 100100% 10
2626 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
2929 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3434 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 —% 10
3737 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
4141 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
4646 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100100% 5
4848 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
  • 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
By TM/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM41Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM64Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • 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
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • 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
By tutoring
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
  • 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Thunder Shock Voltorb (Vending S2)
Voltorb (Aquapolis 64)
Voltorb (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 85)
Voltorb (Stormfront SH3)
Holon's Voltorb (EX Delta Species 71)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin100.png Pinani100.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS100.png PinRSani100.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani100.png
Rarity: Common
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 Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 100.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.png
(Recharge ×1)
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 7 Max. exp.: 7
Browser entry R-079
Using the electricity secreted within its body, Voltorb can recharge your styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Electrify 2 field move.png
(Electrify ×2)
Browser entry R-076
It lets loose bolts of electricity to attack. Beware: It may explode!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present)
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(past)
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry R-113/N-156
It causes explosions around itself.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW100.png PokéPark Pad entry:
After hearing about the Haunted Zone, Voltorb just had to check it out. He's a real player at Dusknoir's Speed Slam.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2100.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He regards himself as a bodyguard of the Tech Area. He challenges suspicious Pokémon to a Quiz.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT100.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#601
Shuffle100.png

Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.


Pokémon GO
GO100.png Base HP: 80 Base Attack: 109 Base Defense: 114
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Voltorb Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Spark, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Signal Beam*, Gyro Ball*

Evolution

100Voltorb.png
Unevolved
Voltorb
 Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 30
101Electrode.png
First evolution
Electrode
 Electric 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 100.png Spr b g1 100.png Spr 1b 100.png Spr b g1 100.png Spr 1y 100.png Spr b g1 100.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 100.png Spr b 2g 100.png Spr 2s 100.png Spr b 2s 100.png Spr 2c 100.png Spr b 2c 100.png
Spr 2g 100 s.png Spr b 2g 100 s.png Spr 2s 100 s.png Spr b 2s 100 s.png Spr 2c 100 s.png Spr b 2c 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 100.png Spr b 3r 100.png Spr 3e 100.png Spr b 3e 100.png Spr 3f 100.png Spr b 3f 100.png
Spr 3r 100 s.png Spr b 3r 100 s.png Spr 3e 100 s.png Spr b 3e 100 s.png Spr 3f 100 s.png Spr b 3f 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 100.png Spr b 4d 100.png Spr 4p 100.png Spr b 4p 100.png Spr 4h 100.png Spr b 4h 100.png
Spr 4d 100 s.png Spr b 4d 100 s.png Spr 4p 100 s.png Spr b 4p 100 s.png Spr 4h 100 s.png Spr b 4h 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 100.png Spr b 5b 100.png Spr 5b2 100.png Spr b 5b2 100.png
Spr 5b 100 s.png Spr b 5b 100 s.png Spr 5b2 100 s.png Spr b 5b2 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 100.png
Spr b 6x 100.png
Spr 6o 100.png
Spr b 6o 100.png
Spr 6x 100 s.png
Spr b 6x 100 s.png
Spr 6o 100 s.png
Spr b 6o 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 100.png
Spr b 7s 100.png
Spr 7s 100.png
Spr b 7s 100.png
Spr 7s 100 s.png
Spr b 7s 100 s.png
Spr 7s 100 s.png
Spr b 7s 100 s.png
Front Back Front Back
100MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Voltorb images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

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).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ビリリダマ Biriridama A combination of ビリビリbiribiri and tama
France Flag.png French Voltorbe Similar to English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Voltorb Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Voltobal From Volt and Ball
Italy Flag.png Italian Voltorb Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 찌리리공 Zzililigong From 찌릿찌릿 jjiritjjirit and gong
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷電球 / 雷电球 Léidiànqiú Literally "Thunder and lightning sphere"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 霹靂蛋 Pīklīkdaahn From 霹靂 pīklīk and daahn


Notes


External links

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Pokémon
#101: Electrode 101MS.png


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