Voltorb

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Voltorb is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Voltorb is weak to Ground-type moves.

Voltorb's maximum Combat Power stat is 1141 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Spark / Discharge. Voltorb encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Voltorb is available! ✨

Voltorb Stats and Max CP

109 ATK
111 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1141 CP
Lvl 40
1010 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
721 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
577 CP
Lvl 15 Research
432 CP

Voltorb Type Chart

Voltorb takes increased damage from:Voltorb takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Ground
Voltorb takes reduced damage from:Voltorb takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Electric
  • Flying
  • Steel

Moves Analysis

Moves

Spark + Discharge

Voltorb's best moveset is Spark and Discharge, with 5.40 DPS (damage per second) and 42.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricSpark ElectricDischarge 5.4042.84.11
      2.ElectricSpark ElectricThunderbolt 5.3342.34.05
      3.NormalTackle ElectricDischarge 5.2141.33.96
      4.NormalTackle ElectricThunderbolt 5.0840.33.86
      5.ElectricSpark SteelGyro Ball 4.5536.03.46
      6.ElectricSpark BugSignal Beam *4.5335.93.44
      7.NormalTackle SteelGyro Ball 4.4535.33.39
      8.NormalTackle BugSignal Beam *4.4435.23.37
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Voltorb's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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).

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricSparkDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Spark
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

        Effects
        Spark has no special effects.
        See Spark details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugSignal Beam *Damage75Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Signal 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 ↗
      • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Discharge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Discharge has no special effects.
        See Discharge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Gyro Ball has no special effects.
        See Gyro Ball details page ↗

      Voltorb in the meta

      Voltorb in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#100
      Height0.5 m
      Weight10.4 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Voltorb family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Voltorb in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Voltorb Pokémon GOVoltorb
      Electrode Pokémon GOElectrode
      Hisuian Voltorb Pokémon GOHisuian Voltorb
      Hisuian Electrode Pokémon GOHisuian Electrode
      Shadow Hisuian Voltorb Pokémon GOShadow Hisuian Voltorb
      Shadow Hisuian Electrode Pokémon GOShadow Hisuian Electrode
      Shadow Voltorb Pokémon GOShadow Voltorb
      Shadow Electrode Pokémon GOShadow Electrode
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Voltorb scaled to 0.3941176470588235x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Voltorb scaled to 0.3970588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Voltorb scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmVoltorb scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Voltorb scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m1 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.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.245 m0.25 m
      0′10″0′10″
      XS0.25 m0.5 m
      0′10″1′08″
      M0.375 m0.625 m
      1′03″2′01″
      XL0.625 m0.75 m
      2′01″2′06″
      XXL0.75 m1 m
      2′06″3′03″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability20.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Voltorb CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Voltorb's has 1141 max CP (at Level 50). A Voltorb obtained from Raids can be encountered from 532 CP to 577 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 665 CP to 721 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Voltorb can be found in the 399 CP to 432 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1141 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch399 CP - 432 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs532 CP - 577 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids532 CP - 577 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      665 CP - 721 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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 guaraneed 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.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      114 CP244 CP375 CP
      4105 CP5136 CP6166 CP
      7197 CP8227 CP9258 CP
      10288 CP11317 CP12346 CP
      13375 CP14404 CP15432 CP
      16461 CP17490 CP18519 CP
      19548 CP20577 CP21606 CP
      22634 CP23663 CP24692 CP
      25721 CP26750 CP27779 CP
      28808 CP29836 CP30865 CP
      31880 CP32894 CP33909 CP
      34923 CP35937 CP36952 CP
      37966 CP38981 CP39995 CP
      401010 CP411022 CP421035 CP
      431048 CP441061 CP451075 CP
      461088 CP471101 CP481114 CP
      491128 CP501141 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Voltorb

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Voltorb's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Voltorb.

      Electric Electric

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Voltorb Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Voltorb Candy296 Voltorb Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Voltorb Candy10 Voltorb Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Voltorb Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Voltorb Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Voltorb Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Voltorb Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Voltorb Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Voltorb Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Voltorb Candy-

      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.

      Complete Voltorb Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Voltorb Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Voltorb Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Voltorb Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Voltorb Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Voltorb Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Voltorb Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Voltorb Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Voltorb Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Voltorb Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Voltorb Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Voltorb Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Voltorb Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Voltorb Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Voltorb Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Voltorb Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Voltorb Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Voltorb Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Voltorb Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Voltorb Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Voltorb Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Voltorb Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Voltorb Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Voltorb Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Voltorb Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Voltorb Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Voltorb Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Voltorb Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Voltorb Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Voltorb Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Voltorb Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Voltorb Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Voltorb Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Voltorb Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Voltorb Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Voltorb Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Voltorb Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Voltorb Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Voltorb Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Voltorb Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Voltorb Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Voltorb Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Voltorb Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Voltorb Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Voltorb Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Voltorb Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Voltorb Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Voltorb Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Voltorb Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Voltorb Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Voltorb Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Voltorb Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Voltorb Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Voltorb Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Voltorb Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Voltorb Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Voltorb Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Voltorb Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Voltorb Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Voltorb Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Voltorb Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Voltorb Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Voltorb Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Voltorb Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Voltorb Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Voltorb Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Voltorb Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Voltorb Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Voltorb Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Voltorb Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Voltorb Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Voltorb Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Voltorb Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Voltorb Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Voltorb Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Voltorb Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Voltorb Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Voltorb Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Voltorb Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Voltorb Candy XL280,000304 Voltorb Candy10 Voltorb Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Voltorb Candy XL290,000304 Voltorb Candy20 Voltorb Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Voltorb Candy XL301,000304 Voltorb Candy30 Voltorb Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Voltorb Candy XL312,000304 Voltorb Candy40 Voltorb Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Voltorb Candy XL323,000304 Voltorb Candy52 Voltorb Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Voltorb Candy XL334,000304 Voltorb Candy64 Voltorb Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Voltorb Candy XL346,000304 Voltorb Candy76 Voltorb Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Voltorb Candy XL358,000304 Voltorb Candy88 Voltorb Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Voltorb Candy XL370,000304 Voltorb Candy103 Voltorb Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Voltorb Candy XL382,000304 Voltorb Candy118 Voltorb Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Voltorb Candy XL395,000304 Voltorb Candy133 Voltorb Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Voltorb Candy XL408,000304 Voltorb Candy148 Voltorb Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Voltorb Candy XL421,000304 Voltorb Candy165 Voltorb Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Voltorb Candy XL434,000304 Voltorb Candy182 Voltorb Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Voltorb Candy XL448,000304 Voltorb Candy199 Voltorb Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Voltorb Candy XL462,000304 Voltorb Candy216 Voltorb Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Voltorb Candy XL476,000304 Voltorb Candy236 Voltorb Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Voltorb Candy XL490,000304 Voltorb Candy256 Voltorb Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Voltorb Candy XL505,000304 Voltorb Candy276 Voltorb Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Voltorb Candy XL520,000304 Voltorb Candy296 Voltorb Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Voltorb

      Voltorb high resolution sprites

      Voltorb Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      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 5.403 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 42.836.

      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 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.