#0313 · Gen 3 · 430 BST
Volbeat
A Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 85 base Special Defense. Common ability: Illuminate.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/83/85/60/94/94
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/137/139/108/150/150
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Volbeat
Volbeat is a Bug/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 430. A Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 85 base Special Defense. Common ability: Illuminate.
Best stat: Special Defense (85 base)
Volbeat's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 73 base Attack and 85 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Illuminate
- Swarm
- Prankster
How to use Volbeat competitively
Open the damage calculator with Volbeat selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Volbeat appears in the species dropdown. Drop Volbeat into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0313 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Bug / None |
| Abilities | Illuminate, Swarm, Prankster |
| Base Stat Total | 430 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 73 / 75 / 47 / 85 / 85 |