Pokémon type
Bug
Fire
Volcarona weaknesses
Volcarona is weak to Flying and Water-type moves, and doubly weak to Rock-type moves.
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. In Trainer Battles, Fire Spin and Overheat deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Larvesta family. Volcarona evolves from Larvesta for 400 Candy.
Game images
Volcarona, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Volcarona is a Bug & Fire Pokémon which evolves from Larvesta. It is weak to Rock, Flying and Water moves. Volcarona's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Overheat
48 DPS
|
15.1 | 100% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 DPS
|
Overheat
48 DPS
|
15 | 100% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
13.9 | 92% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
13.7 | 91% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 DPS
|
Solar Beam
36 DPS
|
13.7 | 91% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Solar Beam
36 DPS
|
13.4 | 89% |
|
Fire Spin
15.6 DPS
|
Hurricane
42 DPS
|
12.9 | 85% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Hurricane
42 DPS
|
12.3 | 82% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Volcarona?
Volcarona is weak to and Water moves, and doubly weak to Rock moves.
The best counter to Volcarona is Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Mega Aerodactyl and Rampardos.
The top Volcarona counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Diancie | 100% | |
| Mega Diancie | 98% | |
| Mega Tyranitar | 88% | |
| Mega Aerodactyl | 86% | |
| Rampardos | 85% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 85% | |
| Glimmora | 85% | |
| Glimmora | 81% | |
| Tyrantrum | 79% | |
| Mega Aerodactyl | 78% |
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 |