Type matchups
Damage Volbeat takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Volbeat has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 73
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 47
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 430
Volbeat has a base stat total of 430, higher than 41% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (85). With Attack (73) well above Sp. Atk (47), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 65 HP, 75 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Volbeat can have the abilities Illuminate, Swarm and Prankster.
How to beat Volbeat
Volbeat takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Volbeat does not evolve.
Best counters to Volbeat
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Volbeat weak to?
As a Bug type, Volbeat takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Volbeat resistant to?
Volbeat resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Volbeat?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Volbeat with super-effective attacks.