Volbeat

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Volbeat is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug-type Pokémon, Volbeat is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

Volbeat's maximum Combat Power stat is 2002 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz. Volbeat encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Volbeat is available! ✨

Volbeat Stats and Max CP

143 ATK
166 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2002 CP
Lvl 40
1771 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1265 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1012 CP
Lvl 15 Research
759 CP

Volbeat's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
BugBug-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Volbeat Type Chart

Volbeat takes increased damage from:Volbeat takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Volbeat takes reduced damage from:Volbeat takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz

Volbeat's best Bug-type moveset is Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz, with 7.30 DPS and 109.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Volbeat ranks #126 (F Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalTackle BugBug Buzz 7.38110.86.33
      2.BugStruggle Bug BugBug Buzz 7.30109.66.26
      3.NormalTackle BugSignal Beam 6.79101.95.82
      4.NormalTackle ElectricThunderbolt 6.78101.85.81
      5.BugStruggle Bug BugSignal Beam 6.73101.15.77
      6.BugStruggle Bug ElectricThunderbolt 6.72100.95.76

      Fast Attacks

      • BugStruggle BugDamage15Energy15Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage15
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy8

        Effects
        Struggle Bug has no special effects.
        See Struggle Bug 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

      • BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bug Buzz details page ↗
      • BugSignal BeamDamage75Energy50Duration3.0s
        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 ↗
      • 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 ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Volbeat's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Volbeat'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 Volbeat has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Volbeat in the meta

      Volbeat in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Volbeat is a single-stage, pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a max CP of 2002 and a DPS of around just 8. Unfortunately, there are many other Bug-type Pokémon that can fit the role of a raid attacker better than Volbeat.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      Volbeat, with its max CP of 2002, is obviously too weak for the Master and Ultra Leagues. It doesn’t perform particularly well in the Great League either. While its overall stat total is high, each of its three main stats is just average. Not only that, Volbeat only has access to nuke Charged Attacks that all have a high energy requirement, making it difficult to use effectively.

      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#313
      Height0.71 m
      Weight17.7 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      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

      Volbeat has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Volbeat family

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

      Volbeat Pokémon GOVolbeat
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Volbeat scaled to 0.4546470588235294x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Volbeat scaled to 0.45882352941176474x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Volbeat scaled to 0.6676470588235295x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmVolbeat scaled to 0.8764705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Volbeat scaled to 0.9808823529411764x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.35 m0.36 m0.71 m1.07 m1.24 m

      Volbeat's height ranges from 0.35 m to 1.24 m, with the average being 0.71 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 Volbeat in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.3479 m0.355 m
      1′02″1′02″
      XS0.355 m0.71 m
      1′02″2′04″
      M0.5325 m0.8875 m
      1′09″2′11″
      XL0.8875 m1.065 m
      2′11″3′06″
      XXL1.065 m1.2425 m
      3′06″4′01″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Volbeat CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Volbeat's has 2002 max CP (at Level 50). A Volbeat obtained from Raids can be encountered from 952 CP to 1012 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1191 CP to 1265 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Volbeat can be found in the 714 CP to 759 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2002 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch714 CP - 759 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs952 CP - 1012 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids952 CP - 1012 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1191 CP - 1265 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

      Volbeat Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      125 CP278 CP3131 CP
      4185 CP5238 CP6292 CP
      7345 CP8399 CP9452 CP
      10506 CP11556 CP12607 CP
      13658 CP14708 CP15759 CP
      16809 CP17860 CP18910 CP
      19961 CP201012 CP211062 CP
      221113 CP231163 CP241214 CP
      251265 CP261315 CP271366 CP
      281417 CP291467 CP301518 CP
      311543 CP321568 CP331594 CP
      341619 CP351644 CP361670 CP
      371695 CP381720 CP391745 CP
      401771 CP411793 CP421816 CP
      431839 CP441862 CP451885 CP
      461908 CP471931 CP481955 CP
      491978 CP502002 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Volbeat

      Photobomb

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

      Bug Bug

      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

      Volbeat Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Volbeat Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Volbeat 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 Volbeat in Pokémon GO.

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Volbeat

      Volbeat high resolution sprites

      Volbeat Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Volbeat’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug-type Pokémon, Volbeat is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Volbeat in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Volbeat in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.378 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 110.8.

      How does Volbeat perform in Raids?

      Volbeat's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Volbeat rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Volbeat is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Volbeat?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Volbeat: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Volbeat’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Volbeat’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1771 CP and 2002 CP at Level 50.

      Can Volbeat be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Volbeat can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Volbeat Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Volbeat cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.