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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=bug | prevnum=312 | nextnum=314 | prev=Minun | next=Illumise }}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Volbeat}}
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jname=バルビート |
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tmname=Barubeat |
{{Pokémon Infobox
image=313Volbeat.png|size=130px|
|name=Volbeat
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|jname=バルビート
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|jtranslit=Barubīto
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|type1=Bug
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'''Volbeat''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バルビート''' ''Barubeat'') is a {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon.  
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Volbeat''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バルビート''' ''Barubeat'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].


It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.  
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it is related to {{p|Illumise}} and, starting in [[Generation V]], can produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s that contain either Illumise or Volbeat when [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] with {{p|Ditto}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Volbeat is a firefly-like, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is black with a blue chest and abdomen. There are two yellow stripes across its front: one on its chest and one near its legs. A red band separates each limb from its body and a thicker, incomplete one surrounds its shoulders. Two simple wings extend from the band around its shoulder. It has a blue face with yellow eyes, and curly, yellow antennae with black stripes. It has a spherical yellow tail, which glows to communicate and draw geometric patterns in the sky while in a swarm. In [[Generation III]], {{m|Tail Glow}} was its [[signature move]]. This is a male only species; {{p|Illumise}} is its female counterpart. Volbeat is attracted by the sweet aroma given off by Illumise. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests near clean ponds,}} but will move if the pond becomes dirty.
Volbeat slightly resembles a firefly in appearance. His body, wings, and face are blue, and his body has two yellow stripes. His back (or possibly shell) as well as his arms and legs are black. His long, curly antennae are yellow with black stripes. The irises of his eyes are yellow, and his face seems to display a sad or forlorn expression. Possibly Volbeat's most important part is his glowing yellow tail, which it uses to communicate, draw patterns in the night sky, and use its move {{m|Tail Glow}}.
 
====Gender differences====
Volbeat is a male-only species. For the female counterpart, see {{p|Illumise}}.
 
====Special abilities====
Volbeat are able to {{m|Tail Glow|use their tail to emit a light that boosts their special attack power}}. They can also create geometric shapes with the light when several of them get into a group.
 
===Behavior===
Volbeat perform their courtship dance for Illumise during their mating season.
 
===Habitat===
[[Image:Forest.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]
 
===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
 
==In the anime==
[[Image:Volbeat anime.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Volbeat in the anime]]
Volbeat's first appearance was in the ''[[PK12|Camp Pikachu]]'' special that was part of the [[Pokémon Heroes]] movie. He served as a sort of camp counselor and guide.
 
His first TV appearance was in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'' along side his female counterpart {{p|Illumise}}.
 
A Volbeat appeared again in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' owned by a man named [[Volt]] in a [[PokéRinger]] competition.
 
His most recent appearance was in ''[[AG157|Time-Warp Heals All Wounds]]''. [[Edna]] mentions how Volbeat and Illumise used to do their mating dance in a large tree that used to be located in the middle of the city.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG042|Volbeat|Ash's Pokédex|Volbeat, the Firefly Pokémon. Volbeat uses the designs on its tail for sketching and communicating with other Volbeat.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
 
==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Volbeat (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: After a successful Travel Mode on the [[Ruby Field]], Volbeat will fly down to paint in the new area.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: After a successful Travel Mode on the [[Ruby Field]], Volbeat will fly down to paint in the new area.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: A large group of Volbeat and {{p|Illumise}} are seen at [[Fogbound Lake]] where they put on a display making the lake look beautiful.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug}}
|type=bug
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|gen=3
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=086|reg2=Kanto}}
|rubydex=With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits {{m|Tail Glow|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 {{p|Illumise}}.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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 {{p|Illumise}}.}}
|sapphiredex=Volbeat's {{m|tail glow}}s like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by {{p|Illumise}}.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Volbeat's tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by {{p|Illumise}}.}}
|emeralddex=With their {{m|Tail Glow|taillights}} lit, Volbeat fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=With their taillights lit, Volbeat fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.}}
|firereddex=It lives around clean ponds. At night, its {{m|Tail Glow|rear lights up}}. It converses with others by flashing its light.
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|leafgreendex=It lives around clean ponds. At night, its {{m|Tail Glow|rear lights up}}. It converses with others by flashing its light.
|}
|diamonddex=It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves {{p|Illumise}}'s sweet aroma.
|}
|pearldex=It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves {{p|Illumise}}'s sweet aroma.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
|platinumdex=It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves {{p|Illumise}}'s sweet aroma.
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|heartgolddex={{tt|おしりの　ひかりを　てんめつさせて　なかまと　かいわする。{{p|Illumise|イルミーゼ}}の　だす　あまい　かおりが　だいすき。|It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with others. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.}}
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|soulsilverdex={{tt|おしりの　ひかりを　てんめつさせて　なかまと　かいわする。{{p|Illumise|イルミーゼ}}の　だす　あまい　かおりが　だいすき。|It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with others. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma.}}
|}
|}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=133|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=089}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=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 {{p|Illumise}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Volbeat's tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by {{p|Illumise}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves {{p|Illumise}}'s sweet aroma.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=9|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It lives around clean ponds. At night, its rear lights up. It converses with others by flashing its light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with other Volbeat. It loves the sweet aroma given off by {{p|Illumise}}.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{bug color light}}; background:#{{bug color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Volbeat SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Volbeat in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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====In side games====
====In side games====
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
=====Generations III to VI=====
type=bug |
{{BaseStats
HP=65 |
|type=Bug
Attack=73 |
|HP=     65
Defense=55 |
|Attack= 73
SpAtk=47 |
|Defense=55
SpDef=75 |
|SpAtk= 47
Speed=85 }}
|SpDef=  75
|Speed=  85}}
 
=====Generation VII onwards=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Bug
|HP=    65
|Attack= 73
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=  47
|SpDef=  85
|Speed= 85}}


====Pokéthlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type=Bug
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=bug |
|type1=Bug
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting= 50
Flying=  200 |
|Flying=  200
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ground=  50 |
|Ground=  50
Rock=    200 |
|Rock=    200
Bug=    100 |
|Bug=    100
Ghost=  100 |
|Ghost=  100
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    200
Fire=    200 |
|Water=   100
Water=   100 |
|Grass=    50
Grass=    50 |
|Electric=100
Electric= 100 |
|Psychic= 100
Psychic= 100 |
|Ice=     100
Ice=     100 |
|Dragon= 100
Dragon=   100 |
|Dark=    100
Dark=     100 }}
|Fairy=   100}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Volbeat}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|bug|bug|4|3|Volbeat}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Volbeat|Bug|Bug|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{mlentry4|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|9|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{mlentry4|13|Moonlight|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|17|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{mlentry4|21|Tail Glow|Bug|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Beauty|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Tail Glow|Bug|Status|—|—|20|}}
{{mlentry4|25|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|29|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
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{{mlentry4|37|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2}}
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{{mlentry4|41|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{mlentry4|45|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{movelist/note|4|bug}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Volbeat|Bug|Bug|3}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{movelisttm|bug|bug|4|3|Volbeat}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Volbeat|Bug|Bug|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
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{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM62]]|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{movelist/note|4|bug}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Volbeat|Bug|Bug|3}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|bug|bug|4|3|Volbeat}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Volbeat|Bug|Bug|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Ninjask}}<br>{{p|Mr. Mime}}<br>{{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Butterfree}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Venomoth}}<br>{{p|Beautifly}}<br>{{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Yanmega}}<br>{{p|Dustox}}<br>{{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Dustox}}<br>{{p|Kricketune}}|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Shuckle}}<br>{{p|Mr. Mime}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Butterfree}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Venomoth}}<br>{{p|Beautifly}}<br>{{p|Dustox}}<br>{{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Mothim}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0096|Drowzee}}{{MSP/H|0097|Hypno}}{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0849|Toxtricity}}{{MSP/H|0849-Low Key|Toxtricity}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Alakazam}}<br>{{p|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Volbeat|Bug|Bug|3}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|bug}}
 
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|bug|bug|4b|3|Volbeat}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|Tough|0||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|1|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|String Shot|Bug|Status|&mdash;|95|40|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|bug}}
 
====Special moves====


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
 
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Side game|
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=313|acquisition=Catch}}
type=bug |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=313|rarity=Common}}
ndex=313 |
|-
PinRScatch=yes |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=313
HC=C |
|body=1
Trozei=yes |
|rate=8.6
rarity=Common |
|area=Rub-a-Dub River
Dungeon=yes |
|P1=My lit-up {{m|Tail Glow|taillight}} is a symbol of my maleness!
body=1 |
|P2=Um... My health is down about halfway.
rate=8.6% |
|P3=I'm done for... Even my taillight is like a candle in the wind.
area=Rub-a-Dub River |
|PL=I leveled up! My lit-up taillight shines brighter than ever!
P1= My lit-up taillight is a symbol of my maleness! |
}}
P2= Um... My health is down about halfway. |
|-
P3= I'm done for... Even my taillight is like a candle in the wind. |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=313
PL= I leveled up! My lit-up taillight shines brighter than ever! |
|body=1
Partner=no |
|rate=8.2
Ranger=no |
|IQ=F
Dungeon2=yes |
}}
body2=1 |
|-
rate2=8.2% |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Bug
iq=F |
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=313
|walk=1.97
|hp=52
|attack=75
|defense=55
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=313
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=313|num=072
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Volbeat in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=313
|buddy=3
|egg=5
|candy=Volbeat
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=143|defense=166
|fast={{m|Struggle Bug}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Signal Beam}}, {{m|Bug Buzz}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}
}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox
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|sprite1=313
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Bug
|pictype=art
|no1=0313
|name1=Volbeat
|name1=Volbeat
|type1-1=Bug
|type1-1=Bug}}
}}
</div>


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug}}
type=bug|
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
gen=3|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=313}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=313}}
ndex=313|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=313}}
name=Volbeat|
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=313|crop=74}}
}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=313|crop=66}}
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{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0313}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0313}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0313|Volbeat}}
 
====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3e Volbeat intro.png]]
|-
| Emerald intro's sprite
|}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Volbeat anime.png|thumb|250px|Volbeat in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Volbeat debuted in ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', where he served as a sort of camp counselor and guide at a mill that {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends stumbled upon.
 
Five Volbeat made their main series debut in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]''. All of them, including one [[nickname]]d Beat, were under the ownership of [[Romeo]] and part of a show alongside Illumise for the [[May Festival]].
 
In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', [[Volt]] owns a Volbeat that knows {{type|Electric}} moves like {{m|Thunder}} and is always used in [[PokéRinger]] competitions. As such, Volbeat was used during the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] tournament, but he wound up being defeated by {{AP|Taillow}}.
 
In ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'', [[Edna]] mentioned how Volbeat and Illumise frequently did their mating dance rituals in a large tree that used to be located in the middle of the city. In the new timeline {{an|May}} created after [[time travel]]ing, the tree remained and the migrations never stopped.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[AG068|A Double Dilemma]]'', a Volbeat was living in [[North Petalburg]].
 
A Volbeat appeared in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''.
 
In ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Volbeat competed in the [[Lilycove City]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', a Volbeat living in [[Crown City]] worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} at the park. They were intent on attacking him as retribution for what {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} did to the city. Before a fight could break out, Volbeat and the other Pokémon were calmed by {{OBP|Celebi|M13}}.
 
A Volbeat appeared in ''[[JN096|Lighting the Way Home!]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG042|Volbeat|Ash's Pokédex|Volbeat, the Firefly Pokémon. Volbeat uses the designs on its tail for sketching and communicating with other Volbeat.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Chimecho Mawile Skitty Shroomish Numel Volbeat PG.png|thumb|250px|Volbeat in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Volbeat was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Amber Volbeat Adventures.png|thumb|125px|Volbeat in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Volbeat debuted in ''[[PS181|Creepin Past Cacnea]]'', where a wild one battled alongside a Duskull, Wingull, Cacnea, and Beautifly against [[Norman]], but they were quickly defeated by his Pokémon.
 
In ''[[PS187|Tongue-Tied Kecleon]]'', {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Wally}} observed multiple Volbeat dancing with {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Illumise}}.
 
{{tc|Aqua Admin}} {{adv|Amber}} owned two Volbeat, both of which first appeared in ''[[PS242|Very Vexing Volbeat]]''. While one distracted [[Team Magma]] with {{m|Tail Glow}}, the other was able to steal the [[Blue Orb]] from the enemy team and deliver it to [[Archie]].
 
In ''[[PS331|The Final Battle IV]]'', a Volbeat helped {{adv|Emerald}} with his disabilities.
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Volbeat appeared in ''[[PMRS14|Pokémon Friendship Story]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Volbeat (TCG)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Volbeat is, so far, the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Flash}} by leveling up.
* Volbeat shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its female counterpart {{p|Illumise}}. They are both known as the Firefly Pokémon.
** It is also the only non-{{type2|Water}} Pokémon with {{a|Illuminate}} as one of its abilities.
* Volbeat and its counterpart are the only {{type|Bug}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* Volbeat shares the same [[species]] name with its female counterpart {{p|Illumise}}. They are both known as Firefly Pokémon.
** No other Pokémon have the same dual [[Egg Group]] as Volbeat and {{p|Illumise|its counterpart}} ({{egg|Bug}} and {{egg|Human-Like}}).
** Despite being the Firefly Pokémon, it can be found all day in {{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, unlike real fireflies who are nocturnal.
* In Generation VII, Volbeat is the only Pokémon with an illegal combination of Egg moves ({{m|Lunge}} and {{m|Dizzy Punch}}), as it is male only and has different Egg moves from its female counterpart, {{p|Illumise}}. {{p|Nidoran♂}} is in a similar situation, but it is in the Field egg group and can therefore inherit any combination of Egg moves from {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Volbeat, along with Illumise, was thought to have been the first Bug/Electric type Pokémon, according to a [[Nintendo Power]] issue released before Ruby and Sapphire. However, this was later proved false.
 
===Origin===
===Origin===
Volbeat appears to be based on a {{wp|firefly}} and a {{wp|greaser}}, due to how it holds up its head fringe like a leather jacket.
Volbeat appears to be based on a {{wp|lampyridae}} (also known as a glowworm, firefly, or lightningbug) like its counterpart, {{p|Illumise}}. Its coloring resembles the subfamily {{wp|Cyphonocerinae}}. Its appearance may also be based on a {{wp|Greaser (subculture)|greaser}}, a subculture in the 1950s; their Japanese counterparts are the {{wp|Bōsōzoku}}. Greasers usually wore black or brown Y-collared trench-coats and/or jackets with under shirts and also had heavily greased hair. This is shown in Volbeat's black colored "shirt", striped belly "under shirt" and "collar". The pose Volbeat takes in its official art may also be a reference to greasers, as they are commonly shown with their hands either holding or popping their jacket collars.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Volbeat's name is a combination of ''volt'', referring to its electrical powers, and ''{{wp|beetle}}'' or ''beat''. Its Japanese name is a possible combination of バルブ ''barubu'', meaning ''bulb'', and beetle.
Volbeat may be a combination of ''volt'' and ''{{wp|beetle}}'' or ''beat''.
 
Barubeat may be a combination of バルブ ''bulb'', ''beat'', and ''beetle''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Volbeat
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Bug
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Muciole - From ''music'' and ''luciole'' (firefly).
|ja=バルビート ''Barubeat''|jameaning=From ''bulb'', ''beat'', and ''beetle''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 볼비트 ''Volbeat''<!-- ''''-->
|fr=Muciole|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|musique|music}}'' and ''{{tt|luciole|firefly}}''
|es=Volbeat|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Volbeat|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Volbeat|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=볼비트 ''Volbeat''|komeaning=Transcription of its English name
|zh_cmn=電螢蟲 / 电萤虫 ''Diànyíngchóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|電 / 电 ''diàn''|electric}}, {{tt|螢 / 萤 ''yíng''|firefly}}, and {{tt|蟲 / 虫 ''chóng''|bug}}
|zh_yue=電螢蟲 ''Dihnyìhngchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|電 ''dihn''|electric}}, {{tt|螢 ''yìhng''|firefly}}, and {{tt|蟲 ''chùhng''|bug}}
|hi=बल्बीट ''Bulbeat''|himeaning=From ''bulb'' and ''beat''; similar to Japanese name
|ru=Волбит ''Volbit''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=บารูบีท ''Barubit''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==External links==
==External links==


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|}
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[[Category:Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII]]


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