Volcarona (Pokémon)
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Volcarona (Japanese: ウルガモス Ulgamoth) is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Volcarona has four small feet. It has six leaf-like wings that are orange in color and have small black spots. Its eyes appear to be compound and are two shades of blue. The fuzz on its body is a smoky white and in tangles. Its abdomen is black in the center and a pattern of light blue with black dots on the outside.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Volcarona releases fiery scales from its six wings to create a sea of fire. It is said that its fires can replace the sun when it is dark with ash.
Behavior
Volcarona have been known to use their six wings to scatter ember scales.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Volcarona made its TV debut in Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!.
Minor appearances
Volcarona made its debut in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.
In the manga
In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
Volcarona is used by Alder to battle Shin for the ownership of the Light Stone.
In the TCG
- Main article: Volcarona (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. | ||||||||||||||
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast | Cave: World Axle - B2F (Boss) |
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Nationals 2012 Volcarona | Korean Nationals 2012 | South Korea | 2012 | 100 | Never |
Held items
Game | Held Item(s) | ||
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Black | White | SilverPowder (100%) | |
Events* | Focus Sash (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 85
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145 - 192 | 280 - 374 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
135
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126 - 205 | 247 - 405 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
Total: 550
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Foresight | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | |||||
Harden | Normal | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 | |||||
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
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By a prior evolution
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Stage | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |||||
Bug BiteBW | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Flame Wheel | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |||||
Amnesia | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Flare Blitz | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | |||||
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By events
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Event | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Korean Nationals 2012 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | ||||
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Side game data
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Evolution
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Level 59 → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV. | |||||||
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Volcarona and its pre-evolution.
- Volcarona has the highest Special Attack of all Bug-type Pokémon, and the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Bug-type Pokémon.
- Volcarona and Genesect are the only two Bug-type Pokémon to learn Fly, but neither are Flying-type.
- Volcarona is the last non-legendary Pokémon in the National Pokédex, also making it the last Pokémon that evolves from another Pokémon.
- Larvesta takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59.
- It shares the species name "Sun Pokémon" with Espeon and Sunflora.
- It learns a new move by level up each tenth level, the only exception being level 59.
- Volcarona is the only Pokémon with a catch rate of 15.
- Volcarona is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 550.
- Larvesta and Volcarona cannot learn Attract, despite having genders and being compatible with other TMs. They share this trait with Nincada, Ferroseed, and Ferrothorn.
- Volcarona, along with Whimsicott, are the only non-Flying-type Pokémon able to learn Hurricane.
Origin
Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the Atlas moth or Cecropia Moth. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from the phrase "like a moth to a flame," which refers to the observed positive phototaxis demonstrated by moths. It may be based on a solar deity, a type of god said to be able to control various aspects of the sun such as sunrise, sunset, eclipses, position, etc, the black spots on its wings representing dark spots on the sun. Its wings may be based on the petals of a tiger lily, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of Hathor, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona's appearance may also be loosely based on that of a seraph, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs. Its color scheme is very similar to some incarnations of Mothra.
Name origin
Volcarona is a combination of volcano and corona, referring to its Fire type and status as the Sun Pokémon. It may also refer to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
Ulgamoth is a combination of ウルカヌス Urukanusu (Vulcan), 蛾 ga (moth), and moth.
In other languages
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Notes
External links
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