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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
1′08″
Imperial
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0.5 m
Metric
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1′08″/0.5 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
22.9 lbs.
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10.4 kg
Metric
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22.9 lbs./10.4 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
0
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Sp.Def
0
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Speed
0
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| Base Exp.: 103
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Battle Exp.: 1031*
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Voltorb (Japanese: ビリリダマ Biriridama) is an Electric-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks like a Poké Ball, minus the button. It was first seen in the plant that modern Poké Balls were invented. Voltorb and its evolution, Electrode, could be forms of energy, but it is unknown where that energy came from or how it created them.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Special abilities
Behavior
Voltorb is easily agitated, knowing to self-destruct due to anger.
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Voltorb first appeared in EP033. Koga kept a bunch of these in his Gym as booby traps.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
Voltorb is a Pokémon that looks just like a Pokéball, even in its height. It debuts in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in its own round, Danger: High Voltorb. Here, Red tries to touch one abord the S.S. Anne thinking that is only a PokéBall, but is zapped by it.
In the TFG
One Voltorb figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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| Red
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Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
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| Stadium
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Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
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| Silver
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It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
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| Crystal
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During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
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Unknown
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to screech or suddenly selfdestruct.
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| LeafGreen
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Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
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| Generation IV
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It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
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| Pearl
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It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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| SoulSilver
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 330
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.
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Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Note: If Magnet Rise has been used, the effectiveness of Ground is 0×.
Learnset
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Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Voltorb knows Shadow Panic and Shadow Rush as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Trivia
Origin
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball, and is often mistaken for one.
Name origin
Voltorb's name seems to be a combination of volt and orb. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of びりびり biribiri, like an electric shock, and 玉 tama, orb.
In other languages
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