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Volbeat in Pokémon Ruby & SapphireIn-game sprite
Pokémon Ruby & SapphireHoenn · 2002#086 in the Hoenn dex

Volbeat #0313

Bug

Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.
Pokémon Ruby
VOLBEAT’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other VOLBEAT, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This POKéMON loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
Pokémon Sapphire

Base stats

Base stat total 430

HP
65
Atk
73
Def
75
SpA
47
SpD
85
Spe
85
Total430

Abilities

Volbeat in Ruby & Sapphire

Its actual in-game sprites.

Volbeat FrontFront
Volbeat BackBack
Volbeat ShinyShiny
Volbeat Shiny backShiny back

Moves learned by level-up

The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

Lv.MoveType
1TackleNormal
5Confuse RayGhost
9Double TeamNormal
13MoonlightFairy
17Quick AttackNormal
21Tail GlowBug
25Signal BeamBug
33Helping HandNormal
37Double-EdgeNormal

TM / HM moves

Egg move moves

Type matchups

How Volbeat takes damage in battle.

Weak to

FlyingRockFire

Resists

Fighting½×Ground½×Grass½×

Where to find Volbeat in Ruby & Sapphire

Volbeat can't be found in the wild in Ruby & Sapphire— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.

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