Voltorbin Pokémon SoulGold
electric
Pokédex Entry
Ball Pokémon
It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a Poké Ball. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran Trainers treat it with caution.
Voltorb in Pokémon SoulGold
Voltorb is #100 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 4 encounter locations.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
2 Forms Available
Type
Electric
Dex
#100
Abilities
Soundproof(Primary)
Avoids sound-based moves.
Static(Secondary)
Paralyzes on contact.
Aftermath(Hidden)
Fainting damages the foe.
Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
mineral
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
190
Base Exp
66
EV Yield
1 Speed
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
ground ×2
Resists
electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
Base form
Base form
Level up Voltorb to Lv. 30
Use Leaf Stone on Voltorb
How to Obtain
Voltorb appears in Rocket Hideout B1F (uncommon), and in Safari Zone Gate (very rare). Wild ones range from level 21 to 45. There's a one-time encounter in New Mauville Inside at level 25.
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mauville Inside | Lv. 25 | static | - | - | - |
Wild Encounters (2)
Level Up Moves (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeLevel: 1Charge | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Charges power to boost the Electric move used next. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 4Thunder Shock | electric | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Eerie ImpulseLevel: 6Eerie Impulse | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 9Spark | electric | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| RolloutLevel: 11Rollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | ||
| An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 13Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Charge BeamLevel: 16Charge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| SwiftLevel: 20Swift | normal | 60 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | ||||||
| Electro BallLevel: 22Electro Ball | electric | 1 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | ||||||
| Self DestructLevel: 26Self Destruct | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 29Light Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Magnet RiseLevel: 34Magnet Rise | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| The user levitates with electromagnetism. | ||||||
| DischargeLevel: 37Discharge | electric | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze. | ||||||
| ExplosionLevel: 41Explosion | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | ||||||
| Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| Mirror CoatLevel: 50Mirror Coat | psychic | 1 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. |
TM/HM Moves (24)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Gyro BallGyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74TM74 | |
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage 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. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. |
Type Summary
1
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
0
Immunities
14
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Voltorb. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Voltorb resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Voltorb, either offensively or defensively.
Sandshrew
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Sandslash
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Diglett
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Dugtrio
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Graveler
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Golem
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Onix
rockground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Cubone
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Marowak
ground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhyhorn
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Rhydon
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Wooper
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Quagsire
waterground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Gligar
groundflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Steelix
steelground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Swinub
iceground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
Piloswine
iceground
2× STAB damage • Immune to electric
2×Good
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