Volcaronain Pokémon SoulGold

bugfire

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFire

Dex

#637

Abilities

Flame Body(Primary)

Burns the foe on contact.

Swarm(Secondary)

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball2.7%

Great Ball3.7%

Ultra Ball4.5%

Base Exp

275

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Silverpowder(55%)

Weak To

water ×2flying ×2rock ×4

Resists

grass ×0.25ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Larvesta

Base form

→

Volcarona

Level up Larvesta to Lv. 59

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How to Obtain

Volcarona has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve larvesta to get one.

Level Up Moves (23)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Quiver DanceLevel: 0Quiver Dance	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
0	Quiver DanceLevel: 0Quiver Dance	Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed.
1	Fiery DanceLevel: 1Fiery Dance	fire	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
1	Fiery DanceLevel: 1Fiery Dance	Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk.
1	Struggle BugLevel: 1Struggle Bug	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	Struggle BugLevel: 1Struggle Bug	Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk.
1	Flame ChargeLevel: 1Flame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
1	Flame ChargeLevel: 1Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
1	Flare BlitzLevel: 1Flare Blitz	fire	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
1	Flare BlitzLevel: 1Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
1	Fire SpinLevel: 1Fire Spin	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	Fire SpinLevel: 1Fire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	Double EdgeLevel: 1Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	Double EdgeLevel: 1Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
1	Take DownLevel: 1Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
1	Take DownLevel: 1Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
1	WhirlwindLevel: 1Whirlwind	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP20
1	WhirlwindLevel: 1Whirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	bug	PWR0	ACC95	PP40
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
18	Flame WheelLevel: 18Flame Wheel	fire	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
18	Flame WheelLevel: 18Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
24	Bug BiteLevel: 24Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
24	Bug BiteLevel: 24Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
30	ScreechLevel: 30Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
30	ScreechLevel: 30Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
36	Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
36	Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
42	Bug BuzzLevel: 42Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
42	Bug BuzzLevel: 42Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
48	Heat WaveLevel: 48Heat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
48	Heat WaveLevel: 48Heat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
54	AmnesiaLevel: 54Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
54	AmnesiaLevel: 54Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
59	Giga DrainLevel: 59Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
59	Giga DrainLevel: 59Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
62	HurricaneLevel: 62Hurricane	flying	PWR0	ACC70	PP10
62	HurricaneLevel: 62Hurricane	Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion.
70	Fire BlastLevel: 70Fire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5
70	Fire BlastLevel: 70Fire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
78	Rage PowderLevel: 78Rage Powder	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
78	Rage PowderLevel: 78Rage Powder	Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
String ShotString Shot	bug	PWR0	ACC95	PP40
String ShotString Shot	Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
HardenHarden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HardenHarden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
ForesightForesight	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Magnet RiseMagnet Rise	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Magnet RiseMagnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FlyFly	flying	PWR0	ACC95	PP15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.