Voltorb
#100 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Voltorb
The best moves for Voltorb are Spark and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Voltorb family. Voltorb evolves into Electrode for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Voltorb for 45 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Voltorb:
Game images
Voltorb, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Voltorb is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Voltorb's best moveset is Spark & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 1,141. Voltorb evolves into Electrode.
About
"Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Signal Beam Elite TM | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.3 | 100% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6 | 96% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6 | 96% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
5.9 | 94% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.3 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.2 | 82% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 DPS
|
5.1 | 81% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Signal Beam
Elite TM
25 DPS
|
5 | 80% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 DPS
|
5 | 80% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Signal Beam
Elite TM
25 DPS
|
4.9 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.7 | 60% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.6 | 58% |
Counters & Raids
Top Voltorb counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Voltorb Raid Counters »
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.06
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
109 |
| Defense |
|
111 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 10.4 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
432 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
577 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
865 |
|
Level 40 |
1,010 |
|
Level 50 |
1,141 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 721 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 937 |



