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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon that resembles a | Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon 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. It was first discovered in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. It has a volatile temperament and will explode if bumped or agitated. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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Voltorb debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. [[Koga]] kept a bunch of them in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps. They were later targeted in one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. | Voltorb debuted in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. [[Koga]] kept a bunch of them in [[Fuchsia Gym|his Gym]] as booby traps. They were later targeted in one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. | ||
Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}, thinking they were | Multiple Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''. Team Rocket received them from {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}, thinking they were {{i|Poké Ball}}s with rare {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in 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 him to quit his crime spree, but a single Voltorb sent them blasting off. | ||
A Voltorb lived amongst Electrode in ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. 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. | A Voltorb lived amongst Electrode in ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. 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. | ||
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Two Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer. | Two Voltorb appeared in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer. | ||
A Voltorb appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. | A Voltorb appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use. | ||
A Voltorb made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]''. {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} mistook it for a pearl. | A Voltorb made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]''. {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} mistook it for a pearl. | ||
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[[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Jet Voltorb Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Voltorb in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Voltorb debuted in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' | Voltorb debuted in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', where {{adv|Red}} tried to touch one aboard the [[S.S. Anne]], thinking that it was only a Poké Ball, but wound up being zapped by it. | ||
Multiple Voltorb were seen under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', where they were used in conjunction with multiple of their evolved form, Electrode, to shock Red and as projectiles. | Multiple Voltorb were seen under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', where they were used in conjunction with multiple of their evolved form, Electrode, to shock Red and as projectiles. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb battled | [[Lt. Surge]]'s Voltorb battled {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and evolved in the same match in ''[[PM006|Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?]]''. | ||
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} caught a Voltorb before participating in the sports meet in ''[[PM021|Pokémon Sports Meet!!]]''. | {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} caught a Voltorb before participating in the sports meet in ''[[PM021|Pokémon Sports Meet!!]]''. | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=electric}} | {{Dex/Header|type=electric}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=100}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=100}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a {{i|Poké Ball}}, they have zapped many people.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.}} | ||
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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 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. | ||
* Voltorb has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | * Voltorb has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | ||
* According to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]], Voltorb is the only Pokémon recommended for the [[Pokéathlon|Disc Catch]] that is not a {{ | * According to [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]], Voltorb is the only Pokémon recommended for the [[Pokéathlon|Disc Catch]] that is not a {{t|Flying}} type. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living | It 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 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 them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs. | The idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs. | ||