Voltorb
Electric-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Electrode for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Voltorb takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 340
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 577 CP
Voltorb moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Signal Beam Elite | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Spark builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Signal Beam is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Voltorb is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Voltorb
How to get Voltorb
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Voltorb knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 873 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 945 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 679 | 735 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 412 | 447 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
Is Voltorb good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Voltorb 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 (111 Defense / 120 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Voltorb deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 75 |
| Lv 4 | 105 |
| Lv 5 | 136 |
| Lv 6 | 166 |
| Lv 7 | 197 |
| Lv 8 | 227 |
| Lv 9 | 258 |
| Lv 10 | 288 |
| Lv 11 | 317 |
| Lv 12 | 346 |
| Lv 13 | 375 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 404 |
| Lv 15 | 432 |
| Lv 16 | 461 |
| Lv 17 | 490 |
| Lv 18 | 519 |
| Lv 19 | 548 |
| Lv 20 | 577 |
| Lv 21 | 606 |
| Lv 22 | 634 |
| Lv 23 | 663 |
| Lv 24 | 692 |
| Lv 25 | 721 |
| Lv 26 | 750 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 779 |
| Lv 28 | 808 |
| Lv 29 | 836 |
| Lv 30 | 865 |
| Lv 31 | 880 |
| Lv 32 | 894 |
| Lv 33 | 909 |
| Lv 34 | 923 |
| Lv 35 | 937 |
| Lv 36 | 952 |
| Lv 37 | 966 |
| Lv 38 | 981 |
| Lv 39 | 995 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,010 |
| Lv 41 | 1,022 |
| Lv 42 | 1,035 |
| Lv 43 | 1,048 |
| Lv 44 | 1,061 |
| Lv 45 | 1,075 |
| Lv 46 | 1,088 |
| Lv 47 | 1,101 |
| Lv 48 | 1,114 |
| Lv 49 | 1,128 |
| Lv 50 | 1,141 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0100
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 10.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0100_POKEMON_VOLTORB
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Voltorb in Pokemon GO?
Voltorb's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Voltorb's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Voltorb takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Voltorb's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Voltorb reaches 1,141 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,010 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 Voltorb?
A perfect 15/15/15 Voltorb shows 577 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 721 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.
Is Shadow Voltorb better than regular Voltorb?
Shadow Voltorb deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Voltorb in Pokemon GO?
Voltorb spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Voltorb be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Voltorb 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.