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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Ball Pokémon
Type: Electric
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 10.4kg
Catch Rate: 190
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: Genderless
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 霹靂電球
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 霹雳电球
English Voltorb
French Voltorbe
German Voltobal
Italian Voltorb
Japanese ビリリダマ
Japanese (Romanized) Biriridama
Japanese (Trademark) Biriridama
Korean 찌리리공
Spanish Voltorb

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #100
Kanto #100
Johto (G/S) #120
Johto (HG/SS) #121
Hoenn #84
Kalos (Mountain) #72
Hoenn (ORAS) #87

Abilities

  • Soundproof: Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.
  • Static: The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.
  • Aftermath: Damages the attacker if it contacts the Pokémon with a finishing hit. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 30
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 0.5x
Flying 0.5x
Ground 2x
Steel 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Electric 40
30
50
55
55
100
330
7 Electric 40
30
50
55
55
100
330
6 Electric 40
30
50
55
55
100
330

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poke Ball, they have zapped many people.
United States Pokémon Blue Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poke Ball, they have zapped many people.
Japan Pokémon Stadium おもに はつでんしょに あらわれるが でんしゃの パンタグラフに くっついて でんきを すいとることも あるという。
United States Pokémon Stadium Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.
United States Pokémon Yellow It is said to camouflage itself as a Poke Ball. It will self- destruct with very little stimulus.
United States Pokémon Gold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
United States Pokémon Silver It was discovered when Poke Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
United States Pokémon Ruby Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poke Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokemon looks very similar to a Poke Ball remains a mystery.
United States Pokémon Sapphire VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKe BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
United States Pokémon Emerald It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKe BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKe BALL, it has zapped many people.
United States Pokémon FireRed A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.
United States Pokémon Pearl It looks just like a Poke Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
United States Pokémon Diamond It looks just like a Poke Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
United States Pokémon Platinum It looks just like a Poke Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
United States Pokémon White It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Japan Pokémon White モンスターボールに そっくり。 まちがって さわると かんでんしたり ときには ばくはつするので きけん。
United States Pokémon Black It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Japan Pokémon Black モンスターボールに そっくり。 まちがって さわると かんでんしたり ときには ばくはつするので きけん。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 モンスターボールに そっくり。 まちがって さわると かんでんしたり ときには ばくはつするので きけん。
United States Pokémon White 2 It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
Japan Pokémon White 2 モンスターボールに そっくり。 まちがって さわると かんでんしたり ときには ばくはつするので きけん。
Germany Pokémon X Es wurde entdeckt, als man Pokébälle einführte. Es scheint, als gäbe es da einen Zusammenhang.
Italy Pokémon Y Di solito vive nelle centrali elettriche. Se confuso con una Poké Ball, può essere fatale.
Spain Pokémon Y Suele vivir en centrales de energía. Mucha gente acaba muy mal al confundirlo con una Poké Ball.
South Korea Pokémon Y 발전소 등에서 나타난다. 몬스터볼과 헷갈려서 만지고 마비되는 사람이 많다.
France Pokémon Y Vivant près des centrales électriques, ce Pokémon survolté est souvent confondu avec une Poké Ball.
Germany Pokémon Y Dieses Pokémon wird oftmals mit einem Pokéball verwechselt. Es lebt vorwiegend in Kraftwerken.
Japan Pokémon Y はつでんしょなどに あらわれる。 モンスターボールと まちがえて さわって しびれるひとが おおい。
United States Pokémon Y Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Italy Pokémon X Scoperto all’epoca dell’invenzione delle Poké Ball. Si pensa che i due fatti siano correlati.
Spain Pokémon X Fue descubierto cuando se crearon las Poké Balls. Se dice que tiene algo que ver con ellas.
France Pokémon X Découvert en même temps que les Poké Balls. Il paraît qu’il existe un lien entre les deux.
Japan Pokémon X モンスターボールが うりだされたのと おなじ じきに はっけんされた。 なにか かんけいがある といわれる。
United States Pokémon X It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
South Korea Pokémon X 몬스터볼이 팔리기 시작했을 때와 같은 시기에 발견되었다. 뭔가 관계가 있다고 전해진다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Voltorb es tremendamente sensible y a la más mínima sacudida explota. Cuentan que se creó cuando alguien expuso una Poké Ball a una gran descarga eléctrica.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 몬스터볼을 만드는 회사에서 처음 발견됐다는 점과 생김새가 비슷한 점의 관련성은 아직도 수수께끼다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Voltorb è stato avvistato per la prima volta in un’azienda produttrice di Poké Ball. Il nesso tra la sua presenza in questa fabbrica e l’estrema somiglianza a una Poké Ball rimane un mistero.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Voltorb fue visto por primera vez en una empresa encargada de comercializar Poké Balls. La conexión que existe entre aquella primera vez que se le vio y el hecho de que se parece mucho a una Poké Ball sigue siendo un misterio.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La première fois qu’on a vu Voltorbe, c’était dans une usine qui fabrique des Poké Balls. Personne n’a jamais pu expliquer le lien entre cet événement et la ressemblance frappante de ce Pokémon avec une Poké Ball.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Voltobal wurde zuerst bei einer Firma beobachtet, die Pokébälle herstellt. Der Zusammenhang zwischen dieser Beobachtung und der Tatsache, dass dieses Pokémon wie ein Pokéball aussieht, ist noch ungeklärt.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire モンスターボールを つくっている かいしゃで はじめて はっけんされた ことと すがたかたちが にている ことの かんけいは まだ ナゾである。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 작은 충격에도 바로 폭발한다. 몬스터볼에 강력한 전류를 가했을 때 태어났다는 소문이 돌고 있다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Voltorb è estremamente sensibile, esplode alla minima sollecitazione. Si dice che sia stato creato esponendo una Poké Ball a una forte carica energetica.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Voltorbe est extrêmement sensible. Il explose au moindre choc. On raconte qu’il fut créé par l’exposition d’une Poké Ball à une puissante dose d’énergie.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Voltobal ist äußerst empfindlich, es explodiert schon bei der leichtesten Erschütterung. Man munkelt, es sei entstanden, als ein Pokéball einen starken elektrischen Schlag bekommen hat.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby すこしの ショックで すぐに ばくはつする。 モンスターボールに きょうりょくな パルスを あびせた ときに うまれたと ウワサされている。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby Voltorb is extremely sensitive—it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Koga's Voltorb
  • Japan キョウのビリリダマ
  • Japan Kyō no Biriridama
  • Japan Kyo's Biriridama
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Keith's Voltorb
  • Japan ケイタのビリリダマ
  • Japan Keita no Biriridama
  • Japan Keita's Biriridama
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Wattson's Voltorb
  • Japan テッセンのビリリダマ
  • Japan Tessen no Biriridama
  • Japan Tessen's Biriridama
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Laxton's Voltorb
  • Japan エンドウのビリリダマ
  • Japan Endo no Biriridama
  • Japan Endo's Biriridama
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Goh's Voltorb
  • Japan ゴウのビリリダマ
  • Japan Go no Biriridama
  • Japan Go's Biriridama

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 28
SL 32
SL 37
SL 47
SL 49
SL 57
SL 67
OI 1
OI 4
OI 6
OI 34
GS 22
GS 24
GS 30
GS 41
GS 126
GS 151
AG 15
AG 40
AG 79
AG 123
AG 151
Movie 2
Movie 5
Movie 7
PSFC 1
PSFC 2
PSFC 3
SP 3
DP 181
Movie 15
XY 48
XY 62
SM 35
PM2019 40
PM2019 52
PM2019 81
PM2019 94
PM2019 136
PM2019 137
PM2023 16

TCG Cards

#67: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#69: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
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Energy
#84: Lt. Surge's Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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40
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Energy
#86: Lt. Surge's Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#97: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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40
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#64: Voltorb
Rarity:
Uncommon
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50
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#115: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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40
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#113: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#80: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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40
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#85: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#80: Voltorb
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#71: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#71: Holon's Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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40
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#68: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#117: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
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50
Weakness:
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+10
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#80: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#106: Voltorb
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#81: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
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-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#83: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#14: ビリリダマ
Rarity:
Type:
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HP:
50
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x2
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Energy
#51: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
50
Weakness:
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x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#17: ビリリダマ
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#32: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#44: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#21: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
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-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#39: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#30: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#2: Hisuian Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#1: Hisuian Voltorb
Rarity:
Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#66: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#100: Voltorb
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon XD - Michael's Voltorb
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Voltorb
Started: 2005-10-03
Ended: 0000-00-00
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Charge
Type Icon Status 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Screech Type Icon Status 40 85 13 13 13 19 19 19 19 19 19 8 8 8 9 9 1 1
Sonic Boom Type Icon Special 20 90 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 15 15 15 17 17 17 17
Eerie Impulse
Type Icon Status 15 100 6 6 6 10
Spark
Type Icon Physical 20 65 100 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 21 21 21
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90 11 11 11 15 15 15 15 15 15 32 32 32 29 29
Charge Beam
Type Icon Special 10 50 90 16 16 16 22 22 22 26 26 26
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60 20 20 20 36 36 36 33 33 33 42 42 42 37 37 36 36
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30 29 29 29 26 26 26 22 22 22 37 37 37 33 33 29 29
Self-Destruct Type Icon Physical 5 200 100 26 26 26 33 33 33 29 29 29 27 27 27 23 23 22 22
Electro Ball
Type Icon Special 10 100 22 22 22 29 29 29
Magnet Rise
Type Icon Status 10 34 34 34 40 40 40 36 36 36
Discharge
Type Icon Special 15 80 100 37 37 37
Explosion Type Icon Physical 5 250 100 41 41 41 47 47 47 43 43 43 46 46 46 39 39 43 43
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100 46 46 46 43 43 43 40 40 40
Mirror Coat Type Icon Special 20 100 48 48 48 50 50 50 47 47 47 49 49 49 41 41

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Taunt Type Icon Status 20 100
Torment Type Icon Status 15 100
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Thunder Wave
Type Icon Status 20 90
Flash Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Teleport Type Icon Status 20
Wild Charge
Type Icon Physical 15 90 100
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Explosion Type Icon Physical 5 250 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Self-Destruct Type Icon Physical 5 200 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Volt Switch
Type Icon Special 20 70 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Charge Beam
Type Icon Special 10 50 90
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Thunder
Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Thunderbolt
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Shock Wave
Type Icon Special 20 60
Zap Cannon
Type Icon Special 5 120 50
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Magnet Rise
Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Thunder Wave
Type Icon Status 20 90
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Foul Play Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Explosion Type Icon Physical 5 250 100
Shock Wave
Type Icon Special 20 60
Signal Beam Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60
Thunderbolt
Type Icon Special 15 90 100