Type matchups
Damage Voltorb takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Voltorb has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 330
Voltorb has a base stat total of 330, higher than 23% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (100). With Sp. Atk (55) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 40 HP, 50 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail.
Voltorb can have the abilities Soundproof, Static and Aftermath.
How to beat Voltorb
Voltorb takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Voltorb's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Voltorb's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Voltorb's Electric moves.
Evolution
Voltorb is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Voltorb → Electrode) and evolves into Electrode.
Best counters to Voltorb
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Voltorb weak to?
As an Electric type, Voltorb takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Voltorb resistant to?
Voltorb resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Voltorb?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Voltorb with super-effective attacks.