No. 0637
Volcarona
Sun Pokémon
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Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and 2× weak to Flying and Water, with a base stat total of 550. In Pokémon Champions it’s #22 on the Doubles ladder and #33 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.6 m 5′03″
- Weight
- 46 kg 101.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 550 Higher than 87% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Rocky Helmet · Timid · HP 13 / Def 30 / Spe 23Full set →
This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Volcarona outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
30% chance a Pokémon making with this Pokémon will be .
Everything about Flame Body →At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →
Ponyta
Rapidash
Magmar
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Slugma
Magcargo
Magby
Magmortar
Heatran
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Larvesta
Fletchinder
Talonflame
Carkol
Coalossal
Sizzlipede
Centiskorch
Charcadet
Beedrill
Scyther
Ledyba
Ledian
Spinarak
Ariados
Heracross
Beautifly
Volbeat
Kricketune
Mothim
Sewaddle
Leavanny
Venipede
Whirlipede
Scolipede
Karrablast
Escavalier
Joltik
Durant
Grubbin
Blipbug
Dottler
Orbeetle
NymbleCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#22 of 262 used
Rocky Helmet (39.0%) · (98.9%) · Timid (40.9%) · HP 13 / Def 30 / Spe 23 (17.9%)
Singles
#33 of 262 used
Sitrus Berry (50.3%) · (90.6%) · Bold (39.9%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / Spe 2 (14.6%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 1.0% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 7.0% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 202611.4% of teams · rank #14 · Singles · about 33,079 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
11.7% of teams · rank #15 · Singles · about 21,341 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
10.9% of teams · rank #16 · Singles · about 5,656 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
9.2% of teams · rank #20 · Singles · about 506 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games11.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)11.7%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)10.9%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)9.2%
−2.2 pts Top players use it less: 11.4% → 9.2%
Moves
- Quiver Dance95.8%
- Fiery Dance76.4%
- Bug Buzz71.7%
- Giga Drain62.2%
- Psychic24.5%
- Flamethrower19.1%
- Morning Sun18.6%
- Substitute15.2%
Items
- Sitrus Berry33.9%
Leftovers12.6%
Life Orb11.3%
Focus Sash9.9%
Lum Berry5.0%
Charcoal4.9%
Abilities
- 94.5%
- 5.5%
Stat Points
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe26.9%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.2%
- Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.8%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.5%
These 4 cover 50.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
Glimmora26.9%
Garchomp24.2%
Corviknight23.4%
Samurott-Hisui20.3%
Sneasler17.0%
Golisopod-Mega15.6%
Moves
- Quiver Dance97.4%
- Fiery Dance74.3%
- Bug Buzz66.3%
- Giga Drain62.0%
- Psychic26.7%
- Flamethrower21.3%
- Morning Sun20.5%
- Substitute18.4%
Items
- Sitrus Berry39.0%
- Leftovers14.4%
- Life Orb10.6%
- Focus Sash7.6%
- Charcoal4.5%
Passho Berry4.3%
Abilities
- 93.7%
- 6.3%
Stat Points
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe23.4%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.2%
- Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.8%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.8%
These 4 cover 46.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Glimmora33.1%
- Garchomp26.5%
- Samurott-Hisui25.1%
- Corviknight24.2%
- Sneasler19.4%
Rillaboom17.7%
Moves
- Quiver Dance98.8%
- Fiery Dance68.9%
- Giga Drain60.9%
- Bug Buzz55.5%
- Psychic30.0%
- Substitute28.5%
- Flamethrower27.5%
- Morning Sun21.7%
Items
- Sitrus Berry40.4%
- Leftovers17.8%
- Life Orb11.6%
- Passho Berry8.0%
- Focus Sash6.3%
Grassy Seed3.3%
Abilities
- 92.8%
- 7.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe18.4%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.8%
- Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe6.0%
These 4 cover 42.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Glimmora41.6%
- Samurott-Hisui33.2%
- Rillaboom25.2%
- Garchomp25.0%
- Sneasler23.4%
- Corviknight21.3%
Moves
- Quiver Dance99.1%
- Giga Drain69.0%
- Fiery Dance65.1%
- Bug Buzz54.5%
- Flamethrower32.7%
- Substitute28.7%
- Psychic25.5%
- Morning Sun19.9%
Items
- Sitrus Berry37.5%
- Passho Berry22.9%
- Leftovers17.9%
- Life Orb7.2%
- Grassy Seed4.4%
- Focus Sash2.6%
Abilities
- 92.0%
- 8.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe24.6%
- Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe11.1%
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.2%
- Bold 26 HP / 10 Def / 27 Spe6.5%
These 4 cover 52.4% of its sets.
Hatterene7.3% of teams · rank #22 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 237,310 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
8.2% of teams · rank #21 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 145,824 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
8.6% of teams · rank #20 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 22,645 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
7.0% of teams · rank #25 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 914 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Grassy Seed
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games7.3%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)8.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)8.6%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)7.0%
Moves
- Protect65.5%
- Quiver Dance54.0%
- Rage Powder51.9%
- Heat Wave44.0%
- Struggle Bug35.2%
- Tailwind32.7%
- Giga Drain25.9%
- Bug Buzz25.1%
Items
- Grassy Seed31.8%
- Rocky Helmet25.5%
- Sitrus Berry14.6%
- Leftovers9.4%
- Focus Sash4.3%
Charti Berry3.7%
Abilities
- 99.1%
- 0.9%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5.5%
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe5.3%
- Modest 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe5.0%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe2.9%
These 4 cover 18.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom57.9%
Incineroar25.2%- Sneasler24.8%
Garchomp-Mega-Z21.6%
Gholdengo20.2%
Salamence-Mega19.9%
Moves
- Protect66.8%
- Rage Powder53.3%
- Quiver Dance51.9%
- Heat Wave43.1%
- Struggle Bug39.9%
- Tailwind33.9%
- Overheat26.6%
- Giga Drain26.1%
Items
- Grassy Seed35.4%
- Rocky Helmet27.5%
- Sitrus Berry14.9%
- Leftovers8.7%
- Focus Sash3.1%
- Charti Berry2.7%
Abilities
- 99.6%
- 0.4%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5.6%
- Modest 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe5.6%
- Modest 16 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 30 Spe2.9%
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe2.9%
These 4 cover 17.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom63.3%
- Incineroar28.0%
- Sneasler26.3%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z24.3%
- Gholdengo22.8%
- Salamence-Mega21.2%
Moves
- Protect68.3%
- Rage Powder55.1%
- Quiver Dance47.3%
- Struggle Bug44.9%
- Heat Wave41.6%
- Tailwind34.6%
- Overheat33.1%
- Giga Drain25.4%
Items
- Grassy Seed35.3%
- Rocky Helmet28.6%
- Sitrus Berry16.7%
- Leftovers8.4%
- Focus Sash2.2%
- Charti Berry2.0%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe5.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD4.8%
- Modest 32 HP / 11 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 17 Spe3.1%
- Modest 16 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 30 Spe3.0%
These 4 cover 16.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom67.1%
- Sneasler29.6%
- Incineroar29.2%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z24.8%
- Salamence-Mega24.8%
- Gholdengo23.3%
Moves
- Protect66.7%
- Rage Powder56.9%
- Struggle Bug46.0%
- Quiver Dance45.2%
- Overheat37.0%
- Heat Wave36.7%
- Tailwind35.8%
- Giga Drain20.9%
Items
- Grassy Seed33.0%
- Rocky Helmet30.1%
- Sitrus Berry15.5%
- Leftovers9.9%
- Charti Berry2.2%
- Focus Sash2.1%
Abilities
- 99.7%
- 0.3%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD6.2%
- Modest 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe5.5%
- Modest 32 HP / 11 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 17 Spe3.7%
- Modest 8 HP / 25 Def / 15 SpA / 1 SpD / 17 Spe2.6%
These 4 cover 18.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom68.6%
- Sneasler34.0%
- Incineroar28.9%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z27.9%
- Salamence-Mega27.1%
Kingambit24.0%
6.6% of teams · rank #26 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 9,159 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
6.5% of teams · rank #27 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 5,978 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
6.3% of teams · rank #25 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 977 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
6.2% of teams · rank #25 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 43 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 43 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 20 SpA / 14 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games6.6%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)6.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)6.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin6.2%
Moves
- Quiver Dance92.9%
- Fiery Dance77.8%
- Giga Drain65.5%
- Bug Buzz61.2%
- Morning Sun33.7%
- Flamethrower12.9%
- Psychic11.5%
- Will-O-Wisp8.7%
Items
- Sitrus Berry35.5%
- Leftovers16.9%
- Focus Sash10.1%
- Lum Berry8.6%
- Life Orb7.2%
- Rocky Helmet5.8%
Abilities
- 93.2%
- 6.8%
Stat Points
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe13.8%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.7%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA6.7%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.8%
These 4 cover 33.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega30.8%
- Garchomp21.1%
Primarina20.6%
Baxcalibur-Mega16.2%
Basculegion14.7%- Golisopod-Mega14.5%
Moves
- Quiver Dance94.2%
- Fiery Dance79.0%
- Giga Drain65.6%
- Bug Buzz57.9%
- Morning Sun40.3%
- Flamethrower13.5%
- Psychic11.1%
- Will-O-Wisp9.6%
Items
- Sitrus Berry36.9%
- Leftovers16.0%
- Focus Sash9.6%
- Lum Berry9.2%
- Life Orb7.9%
- Rocky Helmet6.0%
Abilities
- 92.1%
- 7.9%
Stat Points
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe13.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe6.2%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.4%
These 4 cover 32.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega33.4%
- Primarina24.3%
- Garchomp21.2%
- Baxcalibur-Mega17.0%
- Basculegion16.6%
Hippowdon14.4%
Moves
- Quiver Dance95.1%
- Fiery Dance78.9%
- Giga Drain62.2%
- Bug Buzz54.8%
- Morning Sun48.5%
- Flamethrower14.8%
- Psychic12.9%
- Will-O-Wisp9.4%
Items
- Sitrus Berry39.2%
- Leftovers12.1%
- Lum Berry10.8%
- Focus Sash9.8%
- Life Orb7.9%
- Charcoal3.8%
Abilities
- 90.6%
- 9.4%
Stat Points
- Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe12.8%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe5.3%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.9%
These 4 cover 30.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega45.5%
- Primarina24.3%
- Garchomp24.3%
- Basculegion21.7%
- Gholdengo20.4%
- Hippowdon19.7%
Moves
- Quiver Dance93.0%
- Fiery Dance82.1%
- Giga Drain76.4%
- Morning Sun50.6%
- Bug Buzz40.5%
- Flamethrower8.8%
- Rest6.2%
- Will-O-Wisp5.8%
Items
- Sitrus Berry31.9%
- Charcoal19.9%
- Lum Berry12.8%
- Leftovers10.0%
- Life Orb4.6%
- Rocky Helmet4.4%
Abilities
- 97.8%
- 2.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 20 SpA / 14 Spe13.0%
- Modest 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpA6.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA6.5%
- Modest 3 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 30 Spe6.2%
These 4 cover 32.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega44.6%
Lucario-Mega-Z35.6%- Garchomp31.7%
Ninetales-Alola27.1%
Annihilape20.2%- Primarina18.8%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
8.1% of teams · rank #23 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 72 SpD / 184 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games11.4%
- 1500 weighting11.3%
- 1630 weighting8.1%
- 1760 weighting4.9%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance99.5%
- Fiery Dance68.9%
- Morning Sun60.5%
- Psychic59.0%
- Giga Drain48.8%
- Flamethrower25.1%
- Bug Buzz14.7%
- Will-O-Wisp8.9%
- Substitute7.8%
- Fire Blast4.3%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots80.9%
- Focus Sash16.0%
- Life Orb1.1%
- Leftovers1.0%
- Lum Berry0.4%
Wise Glasses0.2%
Abilities
- 98.1%
- 1.9%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 72 SpD / 184 Spe15.7%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.9%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.3%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.0%
- Modest 140 HP / 132 Def / 96 SpA / 140 Spe6.6%
Common teammates
Scizor60.9%
Araquanid54.0%
Forretress46.5%
Kleavor46.4%
Cinderace28.8%
Lokix28.7%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame27.7%
Ceruledge25.2%
Gallade
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
Dragapult6.9% of teams · rank #29 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games6.9%
- 1500 weighting7.3%
- 1630 weighting6.9%
- 1760 weighting6.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance99.2%
- Bug Buzz82.2%
- Flamethrower56.1%
- Substitute39.8%
- Fiery Dance36.3%
- Giga Drain28.2%
- Hidden Power Ground19.3%
- Roost11.7%
- Psychic10.4%
- Fire Blast6.6%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots45.3%
Buginium Z28.3%- Leftovers14.3%
- Life Orb5.3%
Psychium Z2.8%
Firium Z1.4%
Abilities
- 55.6%
- 44.4%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe37.5%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.3%
- Timid 24 Def / 252 SpA / 232 Spe8.9%
- Timid 248 HP / 200 Def / 60 Spe7.2%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.3%
Common teammates
Diancie-Mega28.4%
Ogerpon-Wellspring26.0%
Great Tusk23.8%
Terapagos23.0%
Dragonite21.7%
Landorus-Therian19.1%
Iron Valiant18.6%
Alomomola16.0%
Checks & counters
- Dragonite84.4%
Clodsire80.3%- Ceruledge82.6%
Ogerpon-Cornerstone87.4%
Pinsir-Mega85.0%
Blissey71.4%
2.1% of teams · rank #59 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Grass
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.2%
- 1500 weighting3.0%
- 1695 weighting2.1%
- 1825 weighting1.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance97.4%
- Protect91.5%
- Giga Drain68.7%
- Heat Wave50.7%
- Fiery Dance46.8%
- Bug Buzz22.6%
- Rage Powder6.2%
- Tera Blast5.7%
- Struggle Bug2.3%
- Tailwind1.6%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots47.4%
- Grassy Seed25.4%
- Leftovers15.9%
Covert Cloak2.5%- Sitrus Berry1.9%
- Focus Sash1.4%
Abilities
- 99.4%
- 0.6%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe15.8%
- Modest 224 Def / 44 SpA / 240 Spe12.6%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def12.3%
- Modest 252 HP / 168 Def / 64 SpA / 16 SpD / 8 Spe9.8%
- Modest 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpA8.0%
Tera types
- Grass51.1%
- Dragon22.6%
- Ground6.2%
- Water5.8%
Common teammates
- Rillaboom55.9%
- Incineroar33.4%
Roaring Moon20.4%- Sneasler16.7%
- Ninetales-Alola16.4%
- Landorus-Therian16.1%
- Ogerpon-Wellspring14.9%
Weezing-Galar14.4%
0.9% of teams · rank #79 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Grass
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.8%
- 1500 weighting2.6%
- 1630 weighting0.9%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance91.9%
- Fiery Dance89.4%
- Giga Drain60.4%
- Bug Buzz59.1%
- Tera Blast21.4%
- Psychic20.9%
- Morning Sun19.2%
- Will-O-Wisp16.6%
- Flamethrower7.2%
- Fire Blast2.8%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots76.5%
- Leftovers7.8%
- Focus Sash7.1%
- Life Orb2.7%
- Sitrus Berry2.1%
Choice Scarf1.6%
Abilities
- 94.8%
- 5.2%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe33.9%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe18.0%
- Quiet 184 HP / 164 Def / 100 SpA / 60 SpD7.8%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA5.0%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.6%
Tera types
- Grass27.2%
- Water22.9%
- Bug21.2%
- Dragon7.8%
Common teammates
Zacian-Crowned21.8%
Koraidon19.9%- Sneasler16.5%
Arceus16.4%
Kyurem-Black14.2%
Flutter Mane13.7%
Galvantula13.0%
Dondozo11.0%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 22
| Evo | Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Fiery Dance50% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fire | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 1 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Spec | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2. | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 |
| 1 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 1 | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 18 | Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 24 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 36 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| 54 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 62 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| 70 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| 78 | Rage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM / TR 47
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM15 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM95 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM97 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM128 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM182 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, Volcarona appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire and refer to it as "the rage of the sun". In Paldea, past and future relatives called Slither Wing and Iron Moth can be found in Area Zero.
Design & origin
The team chose to add Volcarona as a strong Pokémon that appears in ruins, using a moth design since it had been a while since they made a moth Pokémon, and designing it to be strong and majestic. It was initially going to have four wings, but the team thought it would look too much like a regular moth, so they increased it to six.
They made the wings resemble the sun, giving them sunspot-like patterns, feeling that it made it more majestic.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#4 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 24,389 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#178 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Sun Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- White
- —
This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.
ShieldVolcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it’s trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold.
SwordAccording to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
Ultra MoonAs it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
Ultra SunThought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Black 2 · White 2A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
White · X · Omega RubyWhen volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Names around the world
- English
- Volcarona
- Japanese
- ウルガモス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Ulgamoth
- Korean
- 불카모스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 火神蛾
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 火神蛾
- French
- Pyrax
- German
- Ramoth
- Spanish
- Volcarona
- Italian
- Volcarona
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Generation V
Training
- 3 SpA
- 15 ≈2.0% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 248
- Slow
Breeding
- Bug
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Larvesta: Level 59.
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Insular SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Insular SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 41–44
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 41–44
White 2 1 area
- Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 35–65
Black 2 1 area
- Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 35–65
White 1 area
- Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 70
Black 1 area
- Relic Castle (D)Static encounter · Lv 70
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.