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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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 | Voltorb is a spherical {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 where it feeds. It was first discovered in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. It has a volatile temperament and will explode if agitated or bumped by the slightest contact. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Endo Voltorb.png|thumb|250px|Voltorb in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', [[Koga]] keeps multiple Voltorb in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps for intruders. They were later targeted in one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. | |||
In ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]'', {{OBP|Keith|EP049}} used multiple Voltorb for a scheme. Team Rocket received them, thinking they were {{i|Poké Ball}}s with rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} hidden inside 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 Keith to quit his crime spree, but a single Voltorb sent them blasting off. | |||
In ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]'', a Voltorb lived amongst Electrode. 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. | |||
In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', three Voltorb were rolling down a hill before they were caught by [[Ash's Kingler]]. However, they shocked and injured it in the process, leaving it too hurt to battle. | |||
[[Wattson]] used a Voltorb in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{Ash}} | In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', [[Wattson]] used a Voltorb in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{Ash}}. It was easily defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}, who had become super-charged during an incident at the [[Mauville Gym]]. Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Voltorb also appeared later on in the episode. | ||
In ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend]]'', multiple Voltorb attacked {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Buck]] as they searched for [[Dandelion Island]]'s treasure. | |||
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Ball Pickup}}'', a Voltorb was thrown at Ash as part of a prank by {{an|Hoopa}}, but it then attacks the both of them, as well as {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, with {{m|Self-Destruct}}. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In [[Duplica]]'s flashback in ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', a Voltorb came onstage as her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}} tried to {{m|transform}} into one. | |||
In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a painted Voltorb was on [[Scissor Street]]. | |||
In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', a Voltorb was stuck in a {{p|Weepinbell}}'s mouth, and {{an|Misty}} and [[Jessie]] had to pull it out. | |||
A Voltorb appeared as an image in the dubbed version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''. | A Voltorb appeared as an image in the dubbed version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''. | ||
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A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Voltorb were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | |||
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Voltorb was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', a Voltorb attended the party in [[Pallet Town]]. | |||
In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', a Trainer's Voltorb was brought to the [[Pokémon Center]]. | |||
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Voltorb was controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] at [[Mandarin Island North]] via their {{p|Drowzee}}. | |||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Voltorb sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]]. | |||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Voltorb appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Voltorb appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Voltorb was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]]. | |||
In ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'', the image of a Trainer's Voltorb came up in [[Shingo]]'s laptop. | |||
In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Voltorb was seen in [[Big Town]]. | |||
In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', a Voltorb was stolen by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', multiple Voltorb were lured by [[Attila]] and [[Hun]]'s "Miracle Crystal". | |||
In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Voltorb was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | |||
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 the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | ||
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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. | ||
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Voltorb to the underage students for use in lessons. | |||
In ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', a {{OBP|Spoink|recurring}} mistook a Voltorb for a pearl. | |||
Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | ||
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A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Voltorb appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''. | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Voltorb appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''. | ||
In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', two Voltorb attacked {{an|May}} | In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', [[Nicolette]] owns two Voltorb, which she trained to attack anyone who enters her property. As such, they attacked {{an|May}}. | ||
In the ending credits of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a Voltorb disguised as a watermelon exploded when [[Jessie]] and [[James]] picked it up after falling for its disguise. | |||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[XY048|A Campus Reunion!]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[XY048|A Campus Reunion!]]''. | ||
In ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'', seven Voltorb were among the {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being controlled by {{TRT}}. | |||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. | ||
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A Voltorb appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'' in a | A Voltorb appeared in Ash's dream in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]''. | ||
Four Voltorb appeared in ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]''. | |||
In [[JN052]], [[Endo]] owns a Voltorb that helps him around [[Endo Farm|his farm]]. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{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}}.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}} | ||
{{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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}} | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Voltorb PO.png|thumb|250px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Voltorb PO.png|thumb|250px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', two Voltorb appeared, with one under the ownership of a Trainer being defeated by [[Red's Charmeleon]] in a {{pkmn|battle}}, and a wild Voltorb at [[Silph Co.]], trapped with multiple other Pokémon that were later freed by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. | |||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga=== | |||
A Voltorb appeared in [[PMDP16]]. | |||
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga=== | |||
A Trainer's Voltorb appeared in [[PMHGSS11]]. | |||
A Voltorb appeared in [[PMHGSS18]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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[[Jet]] owns a Voltorb that he uses in the [[Pokéathlon]] Speed Course in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]''. | [[Jet]] owns a Voltorb that he uses in the [[Pokéathlon]] Speed Course in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]''. | ||
Multiple Voltorb were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Prism Tower]] during a blackout in | Multiple Voltorb were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] during a blackout in [[PS562]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
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A Voltorb appeared in {{PPM|Red}}'s fantasy in ''[[PM104|The Great Helper!!]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in {{PPM|Red}}'s fantasy in ''[[PM104|The Great Helper!!]]''. | ||
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga=== | |||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in [[ | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PMRS05|Let's Try To Be Idols!!]]''. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PMRS06|Extra Heavyweight Battle]]''. | |||
A | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PMRS32|A Visitor From Outer Space?!]]''. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in [[ | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[PMRS53|Clefairy's Golf Debut!]]''. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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{{Availability/Header|type=electric}} | {{Availability/Header|type=electric}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=I}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|area={{rt|10|Kanto}}, {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|area={{rt|10|Kanto}}, {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area={{rt|10|Kanto}}, {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area={{rt|10|Kanto}}, {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area={{rt|218|Sinnoh}} ([[ | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area={{rt|218|Sinnoh}} ([[Mass outbreak|Swarm]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{rt|218|Sinnoh}} ([[ | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{rt|218|Sinnoh}} ([[Mass outbreak|Swarm]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|10|Kanto}}<br>[[Trade]] {{p|Krabby}} in [[Olivine City]]<br>[[Team Rocket HQ]] (Six)}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|10|Kanto}}<br>[[Trade]] {{p|Krabby}} in [[Olivine City]]<br>[[Team Rocket HQ]] (Six)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Scout ( | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Voltorb|Electric|Electric|1}} | |||
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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves==== | ===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves==== | ||
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|def=2 | |def=2 | ||
|speed=4 | |speed=4 | ||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=100 | |||
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|defense=49 | |||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=100 | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=100 | ||
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|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
|candy=Voltorb | |candy=Voltorb | ||
|evocandy=50 | |evocandy=50 | ||
|stamina= | |stamina=120 | ||
|attack=109 | |attack=109 | ||
|defense= | |defense=111 | ||
|fast={{m|Spark}}, {{m|Tackle}} | |fast={{m|Spark}}, {{m|Tackle}} | ||
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m| | |special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* 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 | * 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 {{t|Flying}} type. | * 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=== | ||
Voltorb seems to be based upon the concept of a living {{i|Poké Ball}} | Voltorb 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 an 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 may also be based on ''{{wp|tsukumogami}}'', where items acquire a spirit and come to life at their 100th birthday. This may be referenced by Voltorb's [[National Pokédex]] number which is 100. | |||
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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|ru=Волторб ''Voltorb''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Волторб ''Voltorb''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=บิริริดามา ''Biriridama''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
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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 where it feeds. It was first discovered in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. It has a volatile temperament and will explode if agitated or bumped by the slightest contact.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
In The Ninja Poké-Showdown, Koga keeps multiple Voltorb in his Gym as booby traps for intruders. They were later targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.
In So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd, Keith used multiple Voltorb for a scheme. Team Rocket received them, thinking they were Poké Balls with rare Pokémon hidden inside them, as well as their Arbok, Lickitung, and Weezing. When Team Rocket found out they were not, the Voltorb started to explode in their balloon. They dumped most of the Voltorb on the thief, prompting Keith to quit his crime spree, but a single Voltorb sent them blasting off.
In The Underground Round Up, a Voltorb lived amongst Electrode. Although Misty was terrified of it, the Electric-type befriended her Togepi, and the baby Pokémon was sad when it had to leave.
In Love, Pokémon Style, three Voltorb were rolling down a hill before they were caught by Ash's Kingler. However, they shocked and injured it in the process, leaving it too hurt to battle.
In Watt's with Wattson?, Wattson used a Voltorb in his Gym battle with Ash. 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.
In Bucking the Treasure Trend, multiple Voltorb attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Ball Pickup, a Voltorb 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
In Duplica's flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion, a Voltorb came onstage as her Ditto tried to transform into one.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a painted Voltorb was on Scissor Street.
In A Chansey Operation, a Voltorb was stuck in a Weepinbell's mouth, and Misty and Jessie had to pull it out.
A Voltorb appeared as an image in the dubbed version of The Ultimate Test.
A Voltorb appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Voltorb were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Voltorb was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Pallet Party Panic, a Voltorb attended the party in Pallet Town.
In The Lost Lapras, a Trainer's Voltorb was brought to the Pokémon Center.
In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Voltorb was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North via their Drowzee.
In The Power of One, a Voltorb sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Voltorb appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Voltorb was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Wired for Battle!, the image of a Trainer's Voltorb came up in Shingo's laptop.
In Pikachu & Pichu, a Voltorb was seen in Big Town.
In The Fortune Hunters, a Voltorb was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.
In The Legend of Thunder!, multiple Voltorb were lured by Attila and Hun's "Miracle Crystal".
In As Clear As Crystal, a Voltorb was 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.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Voltorb to the underage students for use in lessons.
In Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend, a Spoink mistook a Voltorb for a pearl.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Coordinator's Voltorb appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In May's Egg-Cellent Adventure, Nicolette owns two Voltorb, which she trained to attack anyone who enters her property. As such, they attacked May.
In the ending credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Voltorb disguised as a watermelon exploded when Jessie and James picked it up after falling for its disguise.
A Voltorb appeared in A Campus Reunion!.
In The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!, seven Voltorb 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 Ash's dream in Currying Favor and Flavor!.
Four Voltorb appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle!.
In JN052, Endo owns a Voltorb that helps him around his farm.
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In Pokémon Origins
In File 3: Giovanni, two Voltorb appeared, with one under the ownership of a Trainer being defeated by Red's Charmeleon in a battle, and a wild Voltorb at Silph Co., trapped with multiple other Pokémon that were later freed by Red.
In the manga
In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
A Voltorb appeared in PMDP16.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga
A Trainer's Voltorb appeared in PMHGSS11.
A Voltorb appeared in PMHGSS18.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Voltorb debuted in Danger: High Voltorb, where Red tried to touch one aboard the S.S. Anne, thinking that it was only a Poké Ball, but wound up being zapped by it.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Go for the Golbat, under the ownership of Lt. Surge. They were used in conjunction with multiple Electrode to shock Red and as projectiles.
In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), Ken of the Team Rocket Elite Trio used a Voltorb along with its evolved form, Electrode, to battle against Yellow.
Wattson's Voltorb was only seen in Plugging Past Electrike I, inside the Power Plant located in New Mauville.
A Voltorb appeared in Encountering Elekid.
A Voltorb appeared in Clobbering Claydol, under the ownership of a Guitarist.
Jet owns a Voltorb that he uses in the Pokéathlon Speed Course in Out-Odding Oddish.
Multiple Voltorb were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in PS562.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Voltorb appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.
Multiple Voltorb appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!, under the ownership of Firebreather Takeo.
A Voltorb appeared in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Voltorb appeared in The Raining Crystal Ball.
A Voltorb appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.
A Voltorb appeared in GDZ23.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Lt. Surge's Voltorb battled Clefairy and evolved in the same match in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?.
A Voltorb appeared in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.
Green caught a Voltorb, as seen in Good Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!.
A Voltorb appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
Blaine has multiple Voltorb, as seen in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!. They were used in the first part of the Pokémon Quiz Battle.
Giovanni sent out a Voltorb to prevent Red from interfering with his plans to create Mewtwo in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!. He was revealed to own additional Voltorb in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!.
A Voltorb appeared in Clefairy's Christmas Present?!.
A Voltorb appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
A Voltorb appeared in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!.
A Voltorb appeared in Let's Celebrate the New Year!!.
Two Voltorb appeared in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!.
A Voltorb appeared in Stop the Missile!!.
A Voltorb appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
A Voltorb appeared in Pokémon Snowball Fight.
A Voltorb appeared in Take me to the Dragon Palace!.
A Voltorb appeared in The Food Battle.
A Voltorb appeared in Red's fantasy in The Great Helper!!.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
A Voltorb appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.
A Voltorb appeared in Let's Try To Be Idols!!.
A Voltorb appeared in Extra Heavyweight Battle.
A Voltorb appeared in A Visitor From Outer Space?!.
A Voltorb appeared in Clefairy's Golf Debut!.
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).
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In side games
In events
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 |
Held items
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Pokémon XD | Magnet (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 40
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30
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50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
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
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TCG-only moves
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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
Voltorb seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball, with its Shiny coloration possibly being based on a Great Ball. The design concept may be an 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 may also be based on tsukumogami, where items acquire a spirit and come to life at their 100th birthday. This may be referenced by Voltorb's National Pokédex number which is 100.
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
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