Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Incinerate Overheat
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Volcanion takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 658
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,073 CP
Volcanion moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incinerate Best STAB | Fire | 32 | 22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 8.8 |
| Take Down | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Overheat Best STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incinerate | Fire | 20 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Incinerate (12.8 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Volcanion is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Volcanion
How to get Volcanion
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 93 | 3,136 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 93 | 3,395 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,037 | 2,125 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,534 | 2,644 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,037 | 2,125 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,540 | 1,607 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,037 | 2,125 |
Is Volcanion good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Volcanion 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (252), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 51 |
| Lv 2 | 160 |
| Lv 3 | 270 |
| Lv 4 | 379 |
| Lv 5 | 489 |
| Lv 6 | 599 |
| Lv 7 | 708 |
| Lv 8 | 818 |
| Lv 9 | 927 |
| Lv 10 | 1,037 |
| Lv 11 | 1,140 |
| Lv 12 | 1,244 |
| Lv 13 | 1,348 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,451 |
| Lv 15 | 1,555 |
| Lv 16 | 1,659 |
| Lv 17 | 1,762 |
| Lv 18 | 1,866 |
| Lv 19 | 1,969 |
| Lv 20 | 2,073 |
| Lv 21 | 2,177 |
| Lv 22 | 2,281 |
| Lv 23 | 2,384 |
| Lv 24 | 2,488 |
| Lv 25 | 2,592 |
| Lv 26 | 2,695 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,799 |
| Lv 28 | 2,903 |
| Lv 29 | 3,007 |
| Lv 30 | 3,110 |
| Lv 31 | 3,162 |
| Lv 32 | 3,214 |
| Lv 33 | 3,266 |
| Lv 34 | 3,317 |
| Lv 35 | 3,369 |
| Lv 36 | 3,421 |
| Lv 37 | 3,473 |
| Lv 38 | 3,525 |
| Lv 39 | 3,577 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,628 |
| Lv 41 | 3,674 |
| Lv 42 | 3,721 |
| Lv 43 | 3,767 |
| Lv 44 | 3,814 |
| Lv 45 | 3,862 |
| Lv 46 | 3,909 |
| Lv 47 | 3,957 |
| Lv 48 | 4,005 |
| Lv 49 | 4,053 |
| Lv 50 | 4,102 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0721
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 195.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Game ID
- V0721_POKEMON_VOLCANION
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Volcanion in Pokemon GO?
Volcanion's best moveset is Incinerate (fast) with Overheat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Volcanion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Volcanion takes super effective damage from Electric, Ground, Rock-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Bug, Fairy, so avoid those types against it.
What is Volcanion's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Volcanion reaches 4,102 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,628 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 Volcanion?
A perfect 15/15/15 Volcanion shows 2,073 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,592 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 Volcanion in Pokemon GO?
Volcanion spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Volcanion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Volcanion 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.