#0637 · Gen 5 · 550 BST
Volcarona
When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
160/72/76/139/112/108
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
192/123/128/205/172/167
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Volcarona
Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 550. When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Best stat: Special Attack (135 base)
Volcarona's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 135 base Special Attack and 100 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Flame Body
- Swarm
How to use Volcarona competitively
Open the damage calculator with Volcarona selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Volcarona appears in the species dropdown. Drop Volcarona into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0637 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Bug / Fire |
| Abilities | Flame Body, Swarm |
| Base Stat Total | 550 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 85 / 60 / 65 / 135 / 105 / 100 |