Where can I find Voltorb in Polished Crystal?

Voltorb can be found in 6 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Voltorb?

Voltorb is a electric-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Voltorb learn in Polished Crystal?

Voltorb can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Voltorbin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electric

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Ball Pokémon

When excited, it discharges the electric current stored in its belly, then lets out a laugh.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Electric

Dex

#128 Johto Dex · #100 National

Abilities

Soundproof(Primary)

Gives immunity to sound-based moves.

Static(Secondary)

Contact may cause paralysis.

Aftermath(Hidden)

Damages the foe on fainting.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

103

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Voltorb

Base form

→

Electrode

Level up Voltorb to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Voltorb appears common in Lightning Island in the morning and day-time, and common in Magnet Tunnel Inside. Voltorb can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 35 Coast. Their levels scale with your badge count. There's a one-time encounter in Team Rocket Base B1F at level 30.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Team Rocket Base B1F	Lv. 30	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	electric	40	100	30
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
4	Sonic BoomLevel: 4Sonic Boom	normal	20	90	20
4	Sonic BoomLevel: 4Sonic Boom	Always inflicts 20HP damage.
6	AgilityLevel: 6Agility	psychic	0	100	30
6	AgilityLevel: 6Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
9	SparkLevel: 9Spark	electric	65	100	20
9	SparkLevel: 9Spark	An attack that may cause paralysis.
11	RolloutLevel: 11Rollout	rock	30	90	20
11	RolloutLevel: 11Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
13	ScreechLevel: 13Screech	normal	0	85	40
13	ScreechLevel: 13Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
16	Thunder WaveLevel: 16Thunder Wave	electric	0	90	20
16	Thunder WaveLevel: 16Thunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
20	SwiftLevel: 20Swift	normal	60	100	20
20	SwiftLevel: 20Swift	An attack that never misses.
22	ThunderboltLevel: 22Thunderbolt	electric	90	100	15
22	ThunderboltLevel: 22Thunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
26	ReflectLevel: 26Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
26	ReflectLevel: 26Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
29	Light ScreenLevel: 29Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
29	Light ScreenLevel: 29Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
34	ExplosionLevel: 34Explosion	normal	250	100	5
34	ExplosionLevel: 34Explosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
37	ThunderLevel: 37Thunder	electric	110	70	10
37	ThunderLevel: 37Thunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
41	Bug BuzzLevel: 41Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
41	Bug BuzzLevel: 41Bug Buzz	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
48	Mirror CoatLevel: 48Mirror Coat	psychic	1	100	20
48	Mirror CoatLevel: 48Mirror Coat	Returns a special attack double.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Explosion (Mahogany Town)Explosion	normal		250	100	5	Mahogany Town
Explosion (Mahogany Town)Explosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.

TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Voltorb. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Voltorb resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

electric0.5×flying0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Voltorb, either offensively or defensively.

Voltorbin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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