Voltorb
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Voltorb is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,010 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Spark / Discharge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Voltorb Stats and Max CP
Voltorb's Tier Ranking
Raid AttackerVoltorb Type Chart
Voltorb takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Voltorb takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%Voltorb best moveset
| 1. |  Spark | Discharge | 4.64 | 5.94 | 53.0 |
| 2. | Spark | Thunderbolt | 4.62 | 5.90 | 52.7 |
| 3. |  Tackle | Discharge | 4.49 | 5.74 | 51.3 |
| 4. | Tackle | Thunderbolt | 4.41 | 5.64 | 50.4 |
| 5. | Spark |  Gyro Ball | 3.87 | 4.94 | 44.1 |
| 6. | Spark |  Signal Beam | 3.85 | 4.92 | 43.9 |
| 7. | Tackle | Gyro Ball | 3.79 | 4.85 | 43.3 |
| 8. | Tackle | Signal Beam | 3.77 | 4.83 | 43.1 |
Fast Attacks
- Spark
4
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Water
- 62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
- 39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 4 Energy 6 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 5 Energy 7 Effects Spark has no special effects.See Spark details page ↗ - Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 5 Energy 5 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 3 Effects Tackle has no special effects.See Tackle details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Signal Beam *75503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison- Ghost
- Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 75 Energy 50 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.9s - 2.7s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 55 Effects 
SpecialSignal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Signal Beam details page ↗ - Discharge65332.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 33 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.7s - 2.1s Trainer Battles Damage 55 Energy 40 Effects Discharge has no special effects.See Discharge details page ↗ - Thunderbolt80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Thunderbolt has no special effects.See Thunderbolt details page ↗ - Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Rock
Ice- Fairy
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
- Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Snow
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Gyro Ball has no special effects.See Gyro Ball details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Voltorb's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Voltorb's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Voltorb has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Voltorb CP Chart
Voltorb reaches a maximum of 1,010 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 532–577 CP, rising to 665–721 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 399–432 CP.
 Max CP | 1010 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 399 CP - 432 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 532 CP - 577 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 532 CP - 577 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 665 CP - 721 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Voltorb Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 CP | 2 | 44 CP | 3 | 75 CP |
| 4 | 105 CP | 5 | 136 CP | 6 | 166 CP |
| 7 | 197 CP | 8 | 227 CP | 9 | 258 CP |
| 10 | 288 CP | 11 | 317 CP | 12 | 346 CP |
| 13 | 375 CP | 14 | 404 CP | 15 | 432 CP |
| 16 | 461 CP | 17 | 490 CP | 18 | 519 CP |
| 19 | 548 CP | 20 | 577 CP | 21 | 606 CP |
| 22 | 634 CP | 23 | 663 CP | 24 | 692 CP |
| 25 | 721 CP | 26 | 750 CP | 27 | 779 CP |
| 28 | 808 CP | 29 | 836 CP | 30 | 865 CP |
| 31 | 880 CP | 32 | 894 CP | 33 | 909 CP |
| 34 | 923 CP | 35 | 937 CP | 36 | 952 CP |
| 37 | 966 CP | 38 | 981 CP | 39 | 995 CP |
| 40 | 1010 CP | 41 | 1022 CP | 42 | 1035 CP |
| 43 | 1048 CP | 44 | 1061 CP | 45 | 1075 CP |
| 46 | 1088 CP | 47 | 1101 CP | 48 | 1114 CP |
| 49 | 1128 CP | 50 | 1141 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #100 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 10.4 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
- Voltorb evolves into Electrode which costs 50 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Voltorb
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Voltorb's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Voltorb.
Electric
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Voltorb Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Voltorb from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Voltorb in Pokémon GO.
Voltorb family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Voltorb in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Voltorb
Electrode
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Hisuian Voltorb
Shadow Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Voltorb
Shadow ElectrodeSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.25 m | 0.25 m | 0.5 m | 0.75 m | 1 m |
Voltorb's height ranges from 0.25 m to 1 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Voltorb in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.245 m | 0.25 m |
| 0′10″ | 0′10″ | |
| XS | 0.25 m | 0.5 m |
| 0′10″ | 1′08″ | |
| M | 0.375 m | 0.625 m |
| 1′03″ | 2′01″ | |
| XL | 0.625 m | 0.75 m |
| 2′01″ | 2′06″ | |
| XXL | 0.75 m | 1 m |
| 2′06″ | 3′03″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Voltorb
Regular Voltorb
Shiny VoltorbVoltorb high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Voltorb. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Voltorb Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people. |
| Yellow | It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus. |
| 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 compo nents are not found in nature. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch. |
| 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. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus. |
| Legends: Arceus | An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Voltorb’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Electric-type Pokémon, Voltorb is weak to Ground-type moves.
What are the best moves for Voltorb in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Voltorb in Pokémon GO are Spark and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.936 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 52.998.
How does Voltorb perform in Raids?
Voltorb's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Voltorb rank as a Electric-type attacker?
Voltorb's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
What Mega Pokémon boost Voltorb?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Voltorb: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
What is Voltorb’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Voltorb’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1010 CP and 1141 CP at Level 50.
Can Voltorb be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Voltorb can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Voltorb Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Voltorb cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.