Volbeat
#313 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Volbeat
The best moves for Volbeat are Struggle Bug and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
32.6dps
Defense
12dps
32.6dps
Evolution
Volbeat currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Volbeat, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Volbeat is a Bug Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Volbeat's strongest moveset is Struggle Bug & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 2,002.
About
"With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 32.6 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 32 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 30 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
20.5 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
19.3 | 94% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Signal Beam
30 dps
|
18.6 | 91% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 dps
|
Thunderbolt
32 dps
|
18.5 | 90% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Signal Beam
30 dps
|
17.3 | 84% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Thunderbolt
32 dps
|
17.2 | 84% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Volbeat?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Volbeat are:
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Salamence,
- Enamorus (Incarnate),
- Yveltal.
Volbeat is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
143 |
| Defense |
|
166 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 17.7 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
759 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,012 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,518 |
|
Level 40 |
1,771 |
|
Level 50 |
2,002 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,265 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,644 |