Voltorb (Pokémon)

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099MS.png #099: Kingler
Pokémon
#101: Electrode 101MS.png
Voltorb
Ball Pokémon
ビリリダマ
Biriridama
#100
Voltorb



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Soundproof or Static Cacophony
Cacophony
Aftermath
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Voltorb
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Weight
22.9 lbs. 10.4 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
103
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
66
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Voltorb
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
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0
Atk
0
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0
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0
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

Main series

Voltorb in the anime
Shiny Voltorb in the anime

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.

A Shiny Voltorb appeared in JN081, where it was caught by Goh.

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 How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?, Laxton owns a Voltorb that helps him around his farm.

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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN052 Voltorb Goh's Rotom Phone Voltorb, the Ball Pokémon. An Electric type. Voltorb appears in places where electricity is generated, and it resembles a Poké Ball.

Pokémon Origins

Voltorb 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

Pocket Monsters DP

A Voltorb appeared in PMDP16.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Trainer's Voltorb appeared in PMHGSS11.

A Voltorb appeared in PMHGSS18.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

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!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Voltorb appeared in The Raining Crystal Ball.

A Voltorb appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.

A Voltorb appeared in GDZ23.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

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).

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
Generation VIII Galar
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Route 10, Power Plant
Blue (Japan)
Route 10, Power Plant
Yellow
Power Plant
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
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: 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 (B3F-B5F), Wish Cave (B8F-B10F)
Ranger
Dusk Factory
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F)
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)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Sync Pair Scout (Lt. Surge's)
Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's)
Generation VIII
MD DX
Thunderwave Cave (B3F-B5F), Wish Cave (B8F-B10F), Southern Cavern (4F-8F), Purity Forest (7F-10F), Oddity Cave (5F-6F), Remains Island (5F-6F), Marvelous Sea (5F-6F), Fantasy Strait (5F-6F)


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

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Voltorb's learnsets 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 ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush100Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 70
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: 120 Base Attack: 109 Base Defense: 111
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Voltorb Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Spark, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Gyro Ball*, Signal Beam

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
Generation VIII
HOME
HOME100.png HOME100 s.png
100MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Voltorb images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

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

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ビリリダマ Biriridama From 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 霹靂電球 / 霹雳电球 Pīlìdiànqiú*
雷電球 / 雷电球 Léidiànqiú*
From 霹靂 / 霹雳 pīlì, 電 / 电 diàn, and qiú
From 雷電 / 雷电 léidiàn and qiú
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 霹靂電球 Pīklīkdihnkàuh*
霹靂蛋 Pīklīkdaahn*
From 霹靂 pīklīk, dihn, and kàuh
From 霹靂 pīklīk and daahn


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