The Essentials on Volcarona
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Rock · ×2 Water, Flying Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Grass · ×½ Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy
- Evolution
- Larvesta → Volcarona (Lv. 59)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 550 · top stat: Special Attack (135) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 275 in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Pyrax in French · ウルガモス, Ulgamoth in Japanese · Ramoth in German All Languages
Overview
Volcarona is a Fire and Bug-type Pokémon, No. 637 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 5. Category: Sun Pokémon. Height: 1.6 m, weight: 46 kg.
Volcarona evolves from Larvesta and does not evolve further.
Ability: Flame Body. Hidden Ability: Swarm. Volcarona is weak to Water and Flying-type moves (×2 damage). Volcarona is very weak to Rock-type moves (×4 damage).
Generation
Generation 5
Black / White
National No.
#637
National Pokédex
Category
Sun Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
85
255
Attack
60
255
Defense
65
255
Special Attack
135
255
Special Defense
105
255
Speed
100
255
Total
550
Min HP (Lv. 100)
280
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
374
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fire / Bug). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Rock
×4
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Water
×2
Flying
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Electric
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Psychic
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Ice
×½
Fighting
×½
Bug
×½
Steel
×½
Fairy
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Grass
×¼
Abilities
Ability 1
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Volcarona Evolution
Volcarona Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fire · Bug
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Volcarona Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Quiver Dance
Bug
Stat
—
—
20
1
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
1
Flare Blitz
Fire
Phys.
100%
120
15
1
Whirlwind
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
1
Fiery Dance
Fire
Spec.
100%
80
10
1
Fire Spin
Fire
Spec.
85%
35
15
1
Ember
Fire
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Thrash
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
10
1
Flame Charge
Fire
Phys.
100%
50
20
1
String Shot
Bug
Stat
95%
—
40
1
Struggle Bug
Bug
Spec.
100%
50
20
1
Gust
Flying
Spec.
100%
40
35
1
Absorb
Grass
Spec.
100%
20
25
18
Flame Wheel
Fire
Phys.
100%
60
25
24
Bug Bite
Bug
Phys.
100%
60
20
30
Screech
Normal
Stat
85%
—
40
36
Leech Life
Bug
Phys.
100%
80
10
42
Bug Buzz
Bug
Spec.
100%
90
10
48
Heat Wave
Fire
Spec.
90%
95
10
50
Silver Wind
Bug
Spec.
100%
60
5
54
Amnesia
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
62
Hurricane
Flying
Spec.
70%
110
10
70
Fire Blast
Fire
Spec.
85%
110
5
78
Rage Powder
Bug
Stat
—
—
20
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Volcarona
Available in 10 games, 12 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation V
Black 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Relic Castle
Lv. 70 100%
Black 2 2 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(2)
Relic Castle
Lv. 35 100%
Relic Castle
Lv. 65 100%
White 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Relic Castle
Lv. 70 100%
White 2 2 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(2)
Relic Castle
Lv. 35 100%
Relic Castle
Lv. 65 100%
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Lush Jungle
Lv. 41-44 15%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Lush Jungle
Lv. 41-44 15%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Volcarona in Pokémon GO
- 3,632Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 2,075Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Black
“When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.”
White
“A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.”
Black 2
“Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.”
White 2
“Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.”
X
“A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.”
Y
“When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.”
Omega Ruby
“A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.”
Alpha Sapphire
“When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.”
Ultra Sun
“As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.””
Ultra Moon
“According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.”
Sword
“Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.”
Shield
“This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Pyrax
🇬🇧 English
Volcarona
🇯🇵 漢字
ウルガモス
🇯🇵 Kana
ウルガモス
🇯🇵 Romaji
Ulgamoth
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Ramoth
🇪🇸 Español
Volcarona
🇮🇹 Italiano
Volcarona
🇰🇷 한국어
불카모스
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
火神蛾
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
火神蛾
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Soleil
🇬🇧 EN
Sun Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
たいようポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Sonnen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Volcarona
What type is Volcarona?
Volcarona is a Fire and Bug-type Pokémon.
Can Volcarona still evolve?
Volcarona is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Larvesta, it does not evolve further.
What are Volcarona's weaknesses?
Volcarona is weak to Water and Flying-type moves (×2 damage). Volcarona is very weak to Rock-type moves (×4 damage).
What is Volcarona's Hidden Ability?
Volcarona's Hidden Ability is Swarm. Its regular Ability is Flame Body.
Is Volcarona available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Volcarona is playable in Pokémon Champions. In our Champions · Doubles tier list, Volcarona is ranked tier B (No. 25).
Can you get a Shiny Volcarona in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Volcarona is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
