#0313Generation IV
Volbeat
BUG
Firefly Pokémon
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back ShinySprites
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 17.7 kg |
| Category | Firefly Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 150 |
| Growth | Slow Then Very Fast |
| Gender | Male only |
| Egg Groups | Bug, Humanshape |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP65
ATK73
DEF75
SpA47
SpD85
SPE85
Total 430
Abilities
By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon DiamondIt communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.
Pokemon PearlIt communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.
Pokemon PlatinumIt communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves ILLUMISE’s sweet aroma.
Pokemon HeartGoldIt emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
Pokemon SoulSilverIt emits light from its tail to communicate. It loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 35 | 95% | 35 | — |
| 5 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| 9 | Confuses the target. | GHOST | Status | GHOSTStatus | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| 13 | Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| 17 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 30 | — |
| 21 | Raises the user’s Special Attack by three stages. | BUG | Status | BUGStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| 25 | Has a chance to confuse the target. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| 29 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| 33 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| 37 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | PSYCHC | Physical | PSYCHCPhysical | 80 | 90% | 15 | 20% |
| 41 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| 45 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 120 | 100% | 15 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 150 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM03 | Has a chance to confuse the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 60 | 100% | 20 | 20% |
| TM06 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 85% | 10 | — |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM11 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | FIRE | Status | FIREStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM16 | Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
| TM17 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM18 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM19 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 60 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM22 | Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 120 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM25 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 120 | 70% | 10 | 30% |
| TM27 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM30 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GHOST | Special | GHOSTSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| TM31 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM34 | Never misses. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| TM40 | Never misses. | FLYING | Physical | FLYINGPhysical | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| TM42 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM43 | Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | 30% |
| TM44 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM45 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM46 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 40 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM51 | Heals the user by half its max HP. | FLYING | Status | FLYINGStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM56 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM57 | Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 50 | 90% | 10 | 70% |
| TM58 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM62 | Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 60 | 100% | 5 | 10% |
| TM70 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM73 | Paralyzes the target. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM77 | Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM78 | Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM82 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM83 | Power and type depend on the held berry. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM87 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
| TM89 | User must switch out after attacking. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM90 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Egg Moves (All Games)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 40 | — |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 5 | — |
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 60 | 100% | 5 | 10% |
User and target swap items. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | 100% | 10 | — |
Move Tutor (Platinum / HeartGold / SoulSilver)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | FLYING | Special | FLYINGSpecial | 55 | 95% | 25 | — |
Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Physical | ICEPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 20 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. | GHOST | Special | GHOSTSpecial | 60 | 100% | 5 | 10% |
Has a chance to confuse the target. | BUG | Special | BUGSpecial | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
Never misses. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | — | 20 | — |
Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Physical | ELECTRPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
Has a chance to make the target flinch. | PSYCHC | Physical | PSYCHCPhysical | 80 | 90% | 15 | 20% |
Move Tutor (HeartGold / SoulSilver)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 60 | 100% | 20 | — |
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | BUG | Status | BUGStatus | — | 95% | 40 | — |
For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed. | FLYING | Status | FLYINGStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
Locations
Pokemon DiamondSinnoh Route 229Available ▾
Pokemon PearlSinnoh Route 229Available ▾
Pokemon PlatinumSinnoh Route 229Available ▾
Pokemon HeartGoldUnavailable
Pokemon SoulSilverUnavailable