Volcaronain Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Sun Pokémon
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it appeared and saved Pokémon from freezing, Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Volcarona in Pokémon SoulGold
Volcarona is #637 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its bug/fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Burns the foe on contact.
Ups Bug moves in a pinch.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (23)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiver DanceLevel: 0Quiver Dance | bug | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed. | ||||||
| Fiery DanceLevel: 1Fiery Dance | fire | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Struggle BugLevel: 1Struggle Bug | bug | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeLevel: 1Flame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | ||||||
| Flare BlitzLevel: 1Flare Blitz | fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 1Fire Spin | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns. | ||||||
| GustLevel: 1Gust | flying | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 1Ember | fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 1Double Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 1Take Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| WhirlwindLevel: 1Whirlwind | normal | 0 | 85 | 20 | ||
| Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1String Shot | bug | 0 | 95 | 40 | ||
| Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | ||||||
| Flame WheelLevel: 18Flame Wheel | fire | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Bug BiteLevel: 24Bug Bite | bug | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 30Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life | bug | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Bug BuzzLevel: 42Bug Buzz | bug | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Heat WaveLevel: 48Heat Wave | fire | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 54Amnesia | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 59Giga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| HurricaneLevel: 62Hurricane | flying | 0 | 70 | 10 | ||
| Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion. | ||||||
| Fire BlastLevel: 70Fire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | ||
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| Rage PowderLevel: 78Rage Powder | bug | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user. |
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| String ShotString Shot | bug | 0 | 95 | 40 | |
| Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | |||||
| HardenHarden | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | |||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt | psychic | 80 | 90 | 15 | |
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Morning SunMorning Sun | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | |||||
| Magnet RiseMagnet Rise | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| The user levitates with electromagnetism. |
TM/HM Moves (35)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsAcrobatics | flying | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM62TM62 | |
| Does double damage if the user has no item. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeFlame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | ||||||
| FlyFly | flying | 0 | 95 | 15 | HM02HM02 | |
| Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM87TM87 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLeech Life | bug | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM28TM28 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoostRoost | flying | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM19TM19 | |
| Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 0 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Volcarona. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Volcarona resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Volcarona, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.