Volcarona (Pokémon)

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Volcarona Sun Pokémon ウルガモス Ulgamoth #637 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Flame Body Cacophony Cacophony Swarm Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 15 (5.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Volcarona 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 101.4 lbs. 46.0 kg Volcarona 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 248	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Volcarona 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Volcarona (Japanese: ウルガモス Ulgamoth) is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Larvesta starting at level 59.

Biology

Volcarona is a large, moth-like Pokémon with four small feet. It appears to have compound eyes that are two shades of blue, and there is a red horn-like structure on each side of its face. The fuzz on its upper body is smoky white and tangled. Its abdomen is black in the center and light blue with black dots on the outside. It has six leaf-like wings that are orange in color and have small black spots.

Volcarona releases burning scales from its wings to engulf the battlefield in a sea of fire. Volcarona's flames are said to provide a replacement for the sun when the atmosphere is dark with volcanic ash, and some legends claim that it hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon in freezing climates. It was feared as the "rage of the sun" by ancient people, and it was even worshipped in some places; Volcarona's shrine in Relic Castle remains as a testament to this.

Volcarona has been depicted in ancient paintings as a fire god.

Volcarona is the only known Pokémon capable of learning Fiery Dance.

In the anime

In the main series

Volcarona in the anime

Major appearances

Volcarona made its main series debut in Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!, where a Pokémon hunter named Rizzo attempted to catch it. However, Ash, his friends, and Brycen tried to stop Rizzo from doing so. They had a battle, where Brycen eventually defeated Rizzo's Jellicent with his Beartic, and then freed the Sun Pokémon.

Minor appearances

Volcarona debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW078 Volcarona Ash's Pokédex Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon and the evolved form of Larvesta. When ash from a volcanic eruption darkened the sky, it is said Volcarona's fire replaced the sun.

Volcarona in Pokémon Generations

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Volcarona appeared in The Adventure. It encountered and battled Pikachu inside the Relic Castle, but was defeated by its Volt Tackle.

In the manga

Volcarona in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

A Volcarona appeared in Get the Legendary Pokémon!, under the ownership of Alder. It was used to battle Shin for possession of the Light Stone.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Ghetsis owns a Volcarona that first appeared in The Power of Dreams. Earlier in the Black & White arc, it was being sought by Ryoku.

Benga's Volcarona first appeared in PS541.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Volcarona appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Okuni.

In the TCG

Main article: Volcarona (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #143 Unova B2W2: #172 Black When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun. White A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales. Black 2 Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales. Y When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun. Omega Ruby A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales. Alpha Sapphire When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #204 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as "the rage of the sun." Ultra Moon According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #187 Sword Volcarona scatters burning scales. Some say it does this to start fires. Others say it's trying to rescue those that suffer in the cold. Shield This Pokémon emerges from a cocoon formed of raging flames. Ancient murals depict Volcarona as a deity of fire.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Relic Castle (Only one) Black 2 White 2 Relic Castle (Only one)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Larvesta Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Larvesta
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Lush Jungle (Cave) (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: World Axle - B2F Conquest Evolve Larvesta MD GTI Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire (1F-12F), Glacier Palace - Western Spire (1F-12F) Rumble U Flower Garden: Guardians of the Flower Patch (Reward), Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 6 Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 206 Prasino Woods: Stage 599 Rumble World White Ruins: Everspring Valley (Back Boss) Picross Area 30: Stage 10

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Korean Nationals 2012 Volcarona	Korean	South Korea	100	June 9 to 10, 2012
BWB2W2	Pokémon Game Show Alder's Volcarona	Japanese	Japan	77	August 17 to 18, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	SilverPowder (100%)
Black 2	White 2	SilverPowder (100%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	SilverPowder (100%)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 550	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Fiery Dance Fire Special 08080 100100% 10 011 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 011 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 011 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 011 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 011 String Shot Bug Status 0000— 09595% 40 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 1010 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 2020 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 3030 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 4040 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 5050 Silver Wind Bug Special 06060 100100% 5 6060 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 7070 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 8080 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 9090 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 100100 Fiery Dance Fire Special 08080 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Volcarona Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Volcarona Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Foresight Normal Status — —% 40 Harden Normal Status — —% 30 Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 String Shot Bug Status — 95% 40 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Volcarona in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Volcarona in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Volcarona Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Volcarona can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Volcarona cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Volcarona Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Bug BiteSM Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Volcarona Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Volcarona Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Fiery Dance Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Flame Body Ability 2: Frighten Ability 3: Sponge Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Larvesta when its Attack is 131 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hidenaga, Masayuki, Okuni, and Sessai
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #184 Mega Boost Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type. Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Shot
Pokémon GO Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 264 Base Defense: 189 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fire Spin, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Overheat, Bug Buzz, Solar Beam, Hurricane

Evolution

Unevolved Larvesta  Bug  Fire

Level 59 →

First Evolution Volcarona  Bug  Fire

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Volcarona images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Volcarona shares its category with Espeon and Sunflora. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
  • It also shares its category with Solgaleo in Japanese, as Solgaleo is also known as the Sun Pokémon in that language.

Origin

Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the Atlas moth or cecropia moth. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from the phrase "like a moth to a flame", which refers to the observed positive phototaxis demonstrated by moths. It may also have been inspired by Mothra, a famous Kaiju.

It may be also based on a solar deity. Its wings may be based on the petals of a tiger lily, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The black spots on its wings may also represent the dark spots on the sun. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of Hathor, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between.

In addition, Volcarona's appearance may be loosely based on a seraph, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to "burning one". Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs.

Name origin

Volcarona is a combination of volcano and corona, referring to its Fire type and status as the Sun Pokémon. It may also refer to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.

Ulgamoth is a combination of ウルカヌス Urukanusu (Vulcan), 蛾 ga (moth), and moth.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ウルガモス Ulgamoth From ウルカヌス Urukanusu, 蛾 ga and the English word moth French Pyrax From Pyro and Ra or thorax. Spanish Volcarona Same as English name German Ramoth From Ra and moth. Might also be an allusion to Mothra Italian Volcarona Same as English name Korean 불카모스 Bulkamos From 불카누스 bulkaneuseu and moth. 불 also means "fire" Mandarin Chinese 火神蟲 / 火神虫 Huǒshénchóng From 火神 huǒshén and 蟲 chóng Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Волкарона Volkarona Transcription of English name Thai อุลกามอธ Ulgamoth Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

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