Volcarona
#637 (Unova)
Best moveset for Volcarona
The best moves for Volcarona are Bug Bite and Overheat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Larvesta family. Volcarona evolves from Larvesta which costs 400 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Volcarona, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Volcarona is a Bug & Fire Pokémon which evolves from Larvesta. It is vulnerable to Rock, Flying and Water moves. Volcarona's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Overheat and it has a Max CP of 4,106.
About
"According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Fire Spin | 13 | 15.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 32.6 |
| Solar Beam | 180 | 36 |
| Hurricane | 105 | 42 |
| Overheat | 160 | 48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Overheat
48 dps
|
23.5 | 100% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 dps
|
Overheat
48 dps
|
23.5 | 100% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
22.1 | 94% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 dps
|
Solar Beam
36 dps
|
21.6 | 92% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
21.4 | 91% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Solar Beam
36 dps
|
20.5 | 87% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 dps
|
Hurricane
42 dps
|
19.6 | 83% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Hurricane
42 dps
|
18.8 | 80% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Volcarona?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Volcarona are:
- Rampardos,
- Rhyperior,
- Tyrantrum,
- Terrakion,
- Glimmora.
Volcarona is a Bug/Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying and Water moves, and especially weak against Rock moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
264 |
| Defense |
|
189 |
| Stamina |
|
198 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 168 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 46 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,556 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,075 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,113 |
|
Level 40 |
3,632 |
|
Level 50 |
4,106 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,594 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,373 |