Volcarona
Bug/Fire-type, Generation 5. Ranked #28 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite Bug Buzz 13.9 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Volcarona takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 651
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,075 CP
Volcarona moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Hurricane | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Volcarona runs Bug Bite with Bug Buzz — 13.9 DPS and 289 TDO as a Bug-type attacker. It also covers the Fire slot with Fire Spin and Overheat.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Volcarona places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #28 | C | 13.9 | 289 | Bug Bite Bug Buzz |
| Fire | #30 | B | 16.1 | 335 | Fire Spin Overheat |
Raids
- Status
- Volcarona is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Volcarona
Use Volcarona against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Volcarona
- Evolve from
- Larvesta · 400 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 93 | 3,139 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 93 | 3,398 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,039 | 2,127 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,536 | 2,646 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,039 | 2,127 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,542 | 1,608 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,039 | 2,127 |
Is Volcarona good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #28 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Volcarona is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (264), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 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 | 161 |
| Lv 3 | 270 |
| Lv 4 | 380 |
| Lv 5 | 489 |
| Lv 6 | 599 |
| Lv 7 | 709 |
| Lv 8 | 818 |
| Lv 9 | 928 |
| Lv 10 | 1,038 |
| Lv 11 | 1,141 |
| Lv 12 | 1,245 |
| Lv 13 | 1,349 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,453 |
| Lv 15 | 1,556 |
| Lv 16 | 1,660 |
| Lv 17 | 1,764 |
| Lv 18 | 1,868 |
| Lv 19 | 1,971 |
| Lv 20 | 2,075 |
| Lv 21 | 2,179 |
| Lv 22 | 2,283 |
| Lv 23 | 2,387 |
| Lv 24 | 2,490 |
| Lv 25 | 2,594 |
| Lv 26 | 2,698 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,802 |
| Lv 28 | 2,906 |
| Lv 29 | 3,009 |
| Lv 30 | 3,113 |
| Lv 31 | 3,165 |
| Lv 32 | 3,217 |
| Lv 33 | 3,269 |
| Lv 34 | 3,321 |
| Lv 35 | 3,373 |
| Lv 36 | 3,424 |
| Lv 37 | 3,476 |
| Lv 38 | 3,528 |
| Lv 39 | 3,580 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,632 |
| Lv 41 | 3,678 |
| Lv 42 | 3,724 |
| Lv 43 | 3,771 |
| Lv 44 | 3,818 |
| Lv 45 | 3,865 |
| Lv 46 | 3,913 |
| Lv 47 | 3,961 |
| Lv 48 | 4,009 |
| Lv 49 | 4,057 |
| Lv 50 | 4,106 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0637
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 46.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0637_POKEMON_VOLCARONA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Volcarona in Pokemon GO?
Volcarona's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged), worth 13.9 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Volcarona's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Volcarona takes super effective damage from Rock, Flying, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Volcarona's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Volcarona reaches 4,106 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,632 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 Volcarona?
A perfect 15/15/15 Volcarona shows 2,075 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,594 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 Volcarona in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Larvesta (400 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Volcarona be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Volcarona 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.