Voltorb (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Electrode}} starting at [[level]] 30.

Voltorb is a spherical {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{i|Poké Ball}} with eyes and minus the button. The top half is red, while the bottom half is white. Because of its resemblance to Poké Balls, it is thought that it was created when one was exposed to an energy pulse.

This is supported by the fact that its components do not occur naturally. Voltorb is generally found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|power plants}} and other areas with electric fields where it feeds. It was first discovered in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. It has a volatile temperament and will explode if agitated or bumped by the slightest contact. Due to being constantly mistaken as a [[Poké Ball]], Voltorb has reportedly zapped many humans as a result.  

Hisuian Voltorb, like their modern counterparts, resemble the Poké Balls of the time period (made from [[Apricorn]]s), having the same wood grain pattern and a hole on top, from which it discharges all of its stored electricity while lacking the latch. On the inside, they contain numerous seeds, but it has been impossible to examine their interior due it being pitch-black. Hisuian Voltorb has a distinctive red wooden unibrow.

Unlike Kantonian Voltorb, they have friendly and excitable temperaments, which leads them to cluster around people, causing them to be a nuisance when they discharge. It is known to let out a great, uproarious laugh whenever it discharges. Hisuian Voltorb can store electric currents in its belly. There are stories of people temporarily plugging the holes of Hisuian Voltorb to prevent them from discharging before removing them from their settlements.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/voltorb/ Hisuian Voltorb | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref> Despite the resemblance to Poké Balls however they have existed since at least the time of the ancient hero long before Poké Balls were invented.

[[File:Laxton Voltorb.png|thumb|left|250px|Voltorb in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]

[[File:Goh Voltorb.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Voltorb in the anime]]

====Major appearances====

In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', [[Koga]] keeps multiple Voltorb in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps for intruders. They were later targeted in one of {{TRT}}'s schemes.

In ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]'', {{OBP|Keith|EP049}} used multiple Voltorb for a scheme. Team Rocket received them, thinking they were {{i|Poké Ball}}s with rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} hidden inside them, as well as their {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. When Team Rocket found out they were not, the Voltorb started to explode in their balloon. They dumped most of the Voltorb on the thief, prompting Keith to quit his crime spree, but a single Voltorb sent them blasting off.

In ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]'', a Voltorb lived amongst Electrode. Although {{an|Misty}} was terrified of it, the {{type|Electric}} befriended her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and the [[baby Pokémon]] was sad when it had to leave.

In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', three Voltorb were rolling down a hill before they were caught by [[Ash's Kingler]]. However, they shocked and injured it in the process, leaving it too hurt to battle.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', [[Wattson]] used a Voltorb in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{Ash}}. It was easily defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}, who had become super-charged during an incident at the [[Mauville Gym]]. Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Voltorb also appeared later on in the episode.

 

 

 

====Minor appearances====

 

 

 

 

 

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Voltorb were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

 

 

 

 

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Voltorb was controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] at [[Mandarin Island North]] via their {{p|Drowzee}}.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', multiple Voltorb were lured by [[Attila]] and [[Hun]]'s "Miracle Crystal".

 

 

A Voltorb appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

 

Two Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer.

 

 

 

 

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Voltorb appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

 

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', [[Nicolette]] owns two Voltorb, which she trained to attack anyone who enters her property. As such, they attacked {{an|May}}.

 

 

 

In ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'', seven Voltorb were among the {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being controlled by {{TRT}}.

 

A Voltorb appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

 

 

A Voltorb appeared in Ash's dream in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]''.

 

 

In ''[[JN052|How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?]]'', [[Laxton]] owns a Voltorb that helps him around [[Laxton Farm|his farm]].

 

====Pokédex entries====

{{Animedexbody|EP032|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. The identity of this creature is unknown. It has an extreme personality, uses {{t|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]], and at times {{m|Self-Destruct|self-destructs}}.}}

{{Animedexheader|Orange}}

{{Animedexbody|EP114|Voltorb|Ash's Pokédex|Voltorb. This mysterious Pokémon uses strong {{t|Electric}} attacks, and is often found near [[Power Plant|power plants]]. Use extreme caution; Voltorb may {{m|Explosion|explode}} without warning.}}

{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}

{{Animedexbody|JN052|Voltorb|Goh's Rotom Phone|Voltorb, the Ball Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. Voltorb appears in places where electricity is generated, and it resembles a {{i|Poké Ball}}.}}

{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

 

===Pokémon Origins===

[[File:Voltorb PO.png|thumb|250px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]

 

==In the manga==

[[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

 

 

 

===Pokémon Adventures===

 

 

 

 

 

 

[[Jet]] owns a Voltorb that he uses in the [[Pokéathlon]] Speed Course in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]''.

 

Multiple Voltorb were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] during a blackout in ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]''.

 

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===

 

 

A Voltorb appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.

 

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===

A Voltorb appeared in ''[[GDZ04|The Raining Crystal Ball]]''.

 

 

 

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===

[[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb battled {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and evolved in the same match in ''[[PM006|Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?]]''.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===

 

 

 

 

 

==In the TCG==

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===Evolution===

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* In the English and European versions of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a game called [[Voltorb Flip]] is introduced in place of [[slot machine]]s. The game is similar to Minesweeper and largely focuses on flipping over cards to multiply the coins currently earned. Some cards, however, have Voltorb on them which will cause the {{player}} to lose [[coin]]s when flipped.

* In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], Voltorb will explode if the player walks to close to it and the Voltorb notices them.

Voltorb seems to be based upon the concept of a living {{i|Poké Ball}}, with its {{Shiny}} coloration possibly being based on a [[Great Ball]]. The design concept may be an inheritance from the time when the franchise was known as [[Capsule Monsters]], as early artworks show Poké Balls without the button in the middle. The idea of Voltorb and Electrode being mistaken for the standard Poké Balls that represent items is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs.

 

It may also be based on ''{{wp|tsukumogami}}'', where items acquire a spirit and come to life on their 100th birthday. This may be referenced by Voltorb's [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]] and [[National Pokédex]] numbers, which are both 100.

Given its tendency to explode, it could also be based on a {{wp|bomb}}. It may also be related to self-destruct buttons, which are often red in media. Its unpredictable tendency to explode, as well as its shape and name, may be a reference to {{wp|ball lightning}}.

Hisuian Voltorb and its {{t|Grass}} typing may be based on the fact that Poké Balls were originally made from [[Apricorn]]s. It may also be based on traditional Japanese fireworks: they are spherical in shape, with shells made of {{wp|papier-mâché}}, charges inside that are often made with rice husks, and a hole where the fuse goes. The fact that it has numerous seeds inside its body may also be inspired by a {{wp|seed ball}} (also known as a seed bomb), which are made by rolling various seeds with clay, forming a ball. The seed ball is then planted or thrown into the ground where vegetation is sparse, so that the seeds will germinate and grow. Hisuian Voltorb's Shiny coloration may be based on an {{hi|Ultra Ball}} or a {{hi|Heavy Ball}}.

|hi= वोलतॉर्ब ''Voltorb'' |himeaning= Transcription of English name

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