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Volcanion

VolcanionFire Water
  • sunny
  • rain
Volcanion is available in Pokémon GO
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Volcanion is a Mythical Fire and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,628 CP and is weak to Electric, Ground, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Pump. It is boosted by Sunny and Rain weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Volcanion Stats and Max CP

252 ATK
216 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4102 CP
Lvl 40
3628 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2592 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2073 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1555 CP

Volcanion's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Volcanion PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Volcanion possesses a unique Fire/Water typing and is among the viable Mythicals in Pokémon GO PvE. High offensive and defensive stats as well as a functional moveset make it a meta relevant addition to your collection, although it is outclassed by a good number of Pokémon, making it an inferior choice overall.

⚔️ Raids

Volcanion offers higher DPS as a Fire type than a Water type, although it's decent in both departments.

🔥 As a Fire type, its damage output is below Blacephalon, Reshiram, Heatran, Moltres, Blast Burn starters, Chandelure, Volcarona, and Darmanitan (not considering Megas and Shadows).

🌊 As a Water type, its damage output is below Kyogre, Hydro Cannon starters, Kingler, Crawdaunt, and Sharpedo (not considering Megas and Shadows).

However, Volcanion does have a high TDO to its credit. On the flip side, maxing out a Mythical is a tedious challenge in comparison to the Blast Burn and Hydro Cannon users, where Candy farming is a breeze on their Community Day.

As such, with Volcanion trailing behind cheaper and more accessible options (in terms of Candy) in power, it seems unjustified to spend your resources on Volcanion at the moment.

That said, Volcanion has a signature Water-type move called Steam Eruption. If tuned well in stats (like done for Heatran), it could propel Volcanion to a higher pecking order in the Water-type meta. ♨️

🛡️ Gyms

N/A

💎 The best PvE moveset for Volcanion is:

Incinerate and Overheat (Fire) Water Gun and Hydro Pump (Water)

Volcanion PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Volcanion’s Fire/Water typing is a blessing for the Mythical. It's a great defensive combo as Fire and Water have excellent synergy: Fire takes out Water’s weakness to Grass and Water takes out Fire’s weakness to Water.

This leaves only Electric, Ground, and Rock as weaknesses but Volcanion learns Earth Power in Pokémon GO, accounting for ALL its weaknesses! 🤩

That's not all as Volcanion heavily resists Fire, Ice, and Steel type damage while also resisting Bug and Fairy. No points for guessing but all except Bug are prominent types in the Master League, where Volcanion should ideally be used based on its high stats. With that being said, here's how it performs in the Master League:

🟣 Master League

Volcanion breaks into the big, bad Master League with a dominant showing, flexing the defensive prowess of its Fire/Water typing.

Volcanion beats numerous threats in this format, including White Kyurem, Metagross, Togekiss, Xerneas, Charm Primarina (loses to the Waterfall variant), Mewtwo, Mamoswine, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Excadrill, Enamorus Incarnate, Yveltal, Dialga regular and Origin, Melmetal, and even Zacian Crowned Sword and Zamazenta Crowned Shield! 👀

Without shields, it beats Urshifu Single Strike Style but loses Dialga Origin, Yveltal, and Excadrill.

So it's best to use Volcanion as a lead in battle. This battling position also suits Incinerate the best. 🔥

You can run Sludge Bomb instead of Earth Power, helping Volcanion gain both Waterfall and Charm Primarina in its list of wins. The performance is pretty similar in unshielded faceoffs.

💎 The best PvP moveset for Volcanion is Incinerate, Overheat and Earth Power/Sludge Bomb.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#279
FireFire-type
#42
WaterWater-type
#28
Great LeagueGreat League
#740
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#356
Master LeagueMaster League
#82

Volcanion Type Chart

Volcanion takes increased damage from:Volcanion takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Volcanion takes reduced damage from:Volcanion takes reduced damage from:

FireFire39.1%
IceIce39.1%
SteelSteel39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%

Volcanion best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Hydro Pump

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterHydro Pump
Volcanion's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Pump, with 13.77 DPS and 343.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Volcanion ranks #28 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Incinerate + Overheat

Fire
FireIncinerate
FireOverheat
Volcanion's best Fire-type moveset is Incinerate / Overheat, with 14.54 DPS and 362.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Volcanion ranks #42 (B Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunFireOverheat13.3214.61364.1
2.FireIncinerateFireOverheat13.2514.54362.3
3.FireIncinerateWaterHydro Pump12.6213.85345.1
4.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Pump12.5513.77343.1
5.FireIncineratePoisonSludge Bomb12.4413.65340.0
6.WaterWater GunPoisonSludge Bomb12.1013.27330.7
7.FireIncinerateGroundEarth Power12.0013.17328.2
8.WaterWater GunGroundEarth Power11.6912.82319.5
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Fast Attacks

  • FireIncinerate32222.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Incinerate
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage32
    Energy22
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy20

    Effects
    Incinerate has no special effects.
    See Incinerate details page ↗
  • NormalTake Down781.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Take Down
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage14
    Energy9

    Effects
    Take Down has no special effects.
    See Take Down details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireOverheat1601004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Overheat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage160
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
    See Overheat details page ↗
  • GroundEarth Power100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
  • WaterScald75503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Scald
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scald details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Volcanion CP Chart

CP Chart

Volcanion reaches a maximum of 3,628 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,987–2,073 CP, rising to 2,485–2,592 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,491–1,555 CP.

Max CPMax CP3628 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1491 CP - 1555 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1987 CP - 2073 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1987 CP - 2073 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2485 CP - 2592 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
151 CP2160 CP3270 CP
4379 CP5489 CP6599 CP
7708 CP8818 CP9927 CP
101037 CP111140 CP121244 CP
131348 CP141451 CP151555 CP
161659 CP171762 CP181866 CP
191969 CP202073 CP212177 CP
222281 CP232384 CP242488 CP
252592 CP262695 CP272799 CP
282903 CP293007 CP303110 CP
313162 CP323214 CP333266 CP
343317 CP353369 CP363421 CP
373473 CP383525 CP393577 CP
403628 CP413674 CP423721 CP
433767 CP443814 CP453862 CP
463909 CP473957 CP484005 CP
494053 CP504102 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#721
Height1.7 m
Weight195 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedNot Allowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Volcanion has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Volcanion

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Volcanion's Fire and Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Volcanion.

Fire Fire

Water Water

Pokédex informationMore 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

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

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

Power-Up Calculator

Volcanion family

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

VolcanionVolcanion

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
VolcanionVolcanionVolcanionScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmVolcanionVolcanion
0.83 m0.85 m1.7 m2.55 m2.64 m

Volcanion's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.64 m, with the average being 1.7 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 Volcanion in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.833 m0.85 m
2′09″2′09″
XS0.85 m1.7 m
2′09″5′07″
M1.275 m2.125 m
4′02″6′12″
XL2.125 m2.55 m
6′12″8′04″
XXL2.55 m2.635 m
8′04″8′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability30.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Volcanion

Volcanion high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Volcanion. 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

Volcanion Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Volcanion Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyIt lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Volcanion’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire and Water-type Pokémon, Volcanion is weak to Electric, Ground, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Volcanion in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Volcanion in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Overheat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.614 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 364.126.

How does Volcanion perform in Raids?

Volcanion is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Volcanion rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Volcanion is a B-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #42 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Volcanion rank as a Water-type attacker?

Volcanion is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #28 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Volcanion?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Volcanion: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

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

Volcanion’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3628 CP and 4102 CP at Level 50.

Can Volcanion be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Volcanion cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Volcanion Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Volcanion cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.