Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#637Volcarona

Volcarona as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Volcarona as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Sun Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
15
Growth
Slow
Height
1.6 m
Weight
46.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
40
Base friendship
70

Volcarona

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.

Base stats

EVs: +3 Sp. Atk

HP85
Attack60
Defense65
Sp. Atk135
Sp. Def105
Speed100
Total550

Abilities

Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Swarm (hidden)
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Locations

Sword
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Shield
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 45-6050%
Fields of HonorLv 45-6050%
Loop LagoonLv 45-6050%
Potbottom DesertLv 45-6050%
Roaming
Challenge BeachLv 42-60100%
Insular SeaLv 50-60100%
Potbottom DesertLv 42-60100%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 45-6050%
Fields of HonorLv 45-6050%
Loop LagoonLv 45-6050%
Potbottom DesertLv 45-6050%
Roaming
Challenge BeachLv 42-60100%
Insular SeaLv 50-60100%
Potbottom DesertLv 42-60100%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x4
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.25
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
--Quiver Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.
1Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
1Ember
Special
40
100
25
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
1Fiery Dance
Special
80
100
10
50
Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.
1Fire Spin
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
1Flame Charge
Physical
50
100
20
100
Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.
1Flare Blitz
Physical
120
100
15
10
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.
1Gust
Special
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.
1Quiver Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.
1String Shot
Status
--
95
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
1Struggle Bug
Special
50
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
1Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
1Whirlwind
Status
--
--
20
--
Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
18Flame Wheel
Physical
60
100
25
10
Has a chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
24Bug Bite
Physical
60
100
20
--
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
30Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
36Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
42Bug Buzz
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
48Heat Wave
Special
95
90
10
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
54Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
62Hurricane
Special
110
70
10
30
Has a chance to confuse the target.
70Fire Blast
Special
110
85
5
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
78Rage Powder
Status
--
--
20
--
Redirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM06Fly
Physical
90
95
15
--
User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM08Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM09Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM11Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM13Fire Spin
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
TM16Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
TM17Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM19Safeguard
Status
--
--
25
--
Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM28Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM34Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM38Will-O-Wisp
Status
--
85
15
--
Burns the target.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM56U-turn
Physical
70
100
20
--
User must switch out after attacking.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM78Acrobatics
Physical
55
100
15
--
Has double power if the user has no held item.
TM92Mystical Fire
Special
75
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
TR02Flamethrower
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR11Psychic
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR15Fire Blast
Special
110
85
5
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR17Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
TR18Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR36Heat Wave
Special
95
90
10
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR43Overheat
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
TR49Calm Mind
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
TR55Flare Blitz
Physical
120
100
15
10
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.
TR57Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR61Bug Buzz
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR69Zen Headbutt
Physical
80
90
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR86Wild Charge
Physical
90
100
15
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
TR89Hurricane
Special
110
70
10
30
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Dual Wingbeat
Physical
40
90
10
100
Hits twice in one turn.
Skitter Smack
Physical
70
90
10
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

Other generations

Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Scarlet & Violet