Volbeat
Bug-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 472.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Struggle Bug. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Volbeat takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 472
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,012 CP
Volbeat moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug Best STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
| Thunderbolt Best | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Struggle Bug builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Volbeat is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Volbeat
How to get Volbeat
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 42 | 1,530 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 42 | 1,657 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,037 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,214 | 1,290 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,037 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 738 | 784 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,037 |
Is Volbeat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Volbeat has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (166 Defense / 163 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 131 |
| Lv 4 | 185 |
| Lv 5 | 238 |
| Lv 6 | 292 |
| Lv 7 | 345 |
| Lv 8 | 399 |
| Lv 9 | 452 |
| Lv 10 | 506 |
| Lv 11 | 556 |
| Lv 12 | 607 |
| Lv 13 | 658 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 708 |
| Lv 15 | 759 |
| Lv 16 | 809 |
| Lv 17 | 860 |
| Lv 18 | 910 |
| Lv 19 | 961 |
| Lv 20 | 1,012 |
| Lv 21 | 1,062 |
| Lv 22 | 1,113 |
| Lv 23 | 1,163 |
| Lv 24 | 1,214 |
| Lv 25 | 1,265 |
| Lv 26 | 1,315 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,366 |
| Lv 28 | 1,417 |
| Lv 29 | 1,467 |
| Lv 30 | 1,518 |
| Lv 31 | 1,543 |
| Lv 32 | 1,568 |
| Lv 33 | 1,594 |
| Lv 34 | 1,619 |
| Lv 35 | 1,644 |
| Lv 36 | 1,670 |
| Lv 37 | 1,695 |
| Lv 38 | 1,720 |
| Lv 39 | 1,745 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,771 |
| Lv 41 | 1,793 |
| Lv 42 | 1,816 |
| Lv 43 | 1,839 |
| Lv 44 | 1,862 |
| Lv 45 | 1,885 |
| Lv 46 | 1,908 |
| Lv 47 | 1,931 |
| Lv 48 | 1,955 |
| Lv 49 | 1,978 |
| Lv 50 | 2,002 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0313
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 17.70 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Game ID
- V0313_POKEMON_VOLBEAT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Volbeat in Pokemon GO?
Volbeat's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Volbeat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Volbeat takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Volbeat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Volbeat reaches 2,002 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,771 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Volbeat?
A perfect 15/15/15 Volbeat shows 1,012 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,265 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Volbeat in Pokemon GO?
Volbeat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Volbeat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Volbeat depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.