Volcarona (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Volcarona
Sun Pokémon
ウルガモス
Ulgamoth
#637
Volcarona



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Fire
Unknown Unknown
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Abilities
Flame Body Cacophony
Cacophony
Swarm
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
15 (5.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
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Weight
101.4 lbs. 46.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
248
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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HP
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Atk
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Def
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Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
70
External Links

Volcarona (Japanese: ウルガモス Ulgamoth) is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Larvesta starting at level 59.

Biology

Volcarona is a large, moth-like Pokémon with four small feet. It appears to have compound eyes that are two shades of blue, and there is a red horn-like structure on each side of its face. The fuzz on its upper body is smoky white and tangled. Its abdomen is black in the center and light blue with black dots on the outside. It has six leaf-like wings that are orange in color and have small black spots.

Volcarona releases burning scales from its wings to engulf the battlefield in a sea of fire. Volcarona's flames are said to provide a replacement for the sun when the atmosphere is dark with volcanic ash, and some legends claim that it hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon in freezing climates. It was feared as the "rage of the sun" by ancient people, and it was even worshipped in some places; Volcarona's shrine in Relic Castle remains as a testament to this.

Volcarona is the only known Pokémon capable of learning Fiery Dance.

In the anime

In the main series

 
Volcarona in the anime

Major appearances

Volcarona made its main series debut in Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!, where a Pokémon hunter named Rizzo attempted to catch it. However, Ash, his friends, and Brycen tried to stop Rizzo from doing so. They had a battle, where Brycen eventually defeated Rizzo's Jellicent with his Beartic, and then freed the Sun Pokémon.

Minor appearances

Volcarona debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW078 Volcarona Ash's Pokédex Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon and the evolved form of Larvesta. When ash from a volcanic eruption darkened the sky, it is said Volcarona's fire replaced the sun.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Volcarona appeared in The Adventure. It encountered and battled Pikachu inside the Relic Castle, but was defeated by its Volt Tackle.

In the manga

 
Volcarona in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Ghetsis owns a Volcarona that first appeared in The Power of Dreams. Earlier in the Black & White arc, it was being sought by Ryoku.

Benga's Volcarona first appeared in PS541.

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #143
Unova
B2W2: #172
Black When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun.
White A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Black 2 Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Y When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Omega Ruby A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Alpha Sapphire When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #204
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Ultra Sun As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as "the rage of the sun."
Ultra Moon According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Relic Castle (Only one)
Black 2 White 2
Relic Castle (Only one)
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Larvesta
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Larvesta
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Lush Jungle (Cave) (SOS Battle)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: World Axle - B2F
Conquest
Evolve Larvesta
MD GTI
Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire (1F-12F), Glacier Palace - Western Spire (1F-12F)
Rumble U
Flower Garden: Guardians of the Flower Patch (Reward),
Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 6
Shuffle
Pedra Valley: Stage 206
Prasino Woods: Stage 599
Rumble World
White Ruins: Everspring Valley (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 30: Stage 10


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Korean Nationals 2012 Volcarona Korean South Korea 100  June 9 to 10, 2012
BWB2W2 Pokémon Game Show Alder's Volcarona Japanese Japan 77 August 17 to 18, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White   SilverPowder (100%)
Black 2 White 2   SilverPowder (100%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon   SilverPowder (100%)
Events*   Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
550
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000 —% 20
011 Fiery Dance Fire Special 08080 100100% 10
011 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
011 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000 —% 20
011 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10
011 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
011 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
011 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
011 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 String Shot Bug Status 0000 09595% 40
011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
Evo.Evo. Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000 —% 20
1010 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
2020 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
3030 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
4040 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 —% 20
5050 Silver Wind Bug Special 06060 100100% 5
6060 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10
7070 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
8080 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000 —% 20
9090 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
100100 Fiery Dance Fire Special 08080 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Volcarona
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM04  TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16  TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM19  TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM20  TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22  TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM28  TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM29  TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35  TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38  TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM40  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43  TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM50  TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM61  TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM62  TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM68  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM76  TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM84  TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM89  TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93  TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Volcarona
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
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
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Volcarona in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Volcarona in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Volcarona
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Volcarona can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Volcarona cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Volcarona
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
  Bug BiteSM Bug Physical 60 100% 20
  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Volcarona
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★★ Move: Fiery Dance
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Flame Body
Ability 2: Frighten
Ability 3: Sponge
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Larvesta when its Attack is 131 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hidenaga, Masayuki, Okuni, and Sessai
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Bug
  Attack Power: 70 - 110   5

#184
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
  Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Shot


Evolution

 
Unevolved
Larvesta
 Bug  Fire 
 
Level 59
 
First evolution
Volcarona
 Bug  Fire 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Volcarona images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Volcarona and its pre-evolution.
  • Larvesta takes the longest to go through a single stage of evolution of all Pokémon, evolving at level 59.
  • Volcarona shares its category with Espeon and Sunflora. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
    • It also shares its category with Solgaleo in Japanese, as Solgaleo is also known as the Sun Pokémon in that language.
  • Volcarona is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 550.
  • Volcarona and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon that are neither Legendary nor Mythical that learn a move upon reaching level 100.

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. 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 black spots on its wings may also represent the dark spots on the sun. 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 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.

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

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ウルガモス Ulgamoth From ウルカヌス Urukanusu, ga and the English word moth
  French Pyrax From Pyro and Ra or thorax.
  Spanish Volcarona Same as English name
  German Ramoth From Ra and moth. Might also be an allusion to Mothra
  Italian Volcarona Same as English name
  Korean 불카모스 Bulkamos From 불카누스 bulkaneuseu and moth. 불 also means "fire"
  Mandarin Chinese 火神蟲 / 火神虫 Huǒshénchóng From 火神 huǒshén and chóng
  Cantonese Chinese


Notes


External links

  #636: Larvesta
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#638: Cobalion  


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