Its most recent appearance was in Time-Warp Heals All Wounds. Kuni mentions how Volbeat and Illumise used to do their mating dance in a large tree that used to be located in the middle of the city.
With the arrival of night, Volbeat emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This Pokémon is attracted by the sweet aroma of Illumise.
Volbeat's tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.
With their taillights lit, Volbeat fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
There have been two evolution issues with Volbeat. One is its partnership with Illumise, that it was believed to evolve into it. Another was Kricketot, which shared such a resemblance to Volbeat that it was thought to evolve into it.
Like Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ reverse colors when shiny, Volbeat's alternate coloration is similar to the normal coloration of Illumise.
Volbeat's name is a combination of volt, referring to its electrical powers, and beetle. Its Japanese name is a possible combination of バルブ barubu, meaning bulb, and beetle
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Volbeat images on Bulbagarden Archives.
