Pokémon Claude Red
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Voltorb (#100) is an Electric-type Ball Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Voltorb in Route 10 and Power Plant; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 10 (40.2%, Lv 14–17). It evolves into Electrode at level 30. Its best stat is Speed (100), and its base stat total of 275 ranks #111 of 151.
- National No.
- #100
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Ball Pokémon
- Height
- 1′08″ (0.5 m)
- Weight
- 23.0 lb (10.4 kg)
- Catch rate
- 190 of 255
- Base EXP
- 103
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Typically found around power plants, Voltorb is frequently mistaken for a Poké Ball, a mix-up that has given more than a few people a shock.
Where to find Voltorb in Pokémon Red
- Route 10: tall grass, Lv 14–17, 40.2% of encounters.
- Power Plant: walking, Lv 21–23, 29.7% of encounters.
- Power Plant: several "items" on the Power Plant floor are Voltorb in disguise (Lv 40).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 30 | #145 of 151 | |
| Defense | 50 | #108 of 151 | |
| Special | 55 | #93 of 151 | |
| Speed | 100 | #15 of 151 | |
| Total | 275 | #111 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Voltorb
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Electric Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| 17 | Sonic Boom | Normal | — | 90% | 20 |
| 22 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 | 100% | 5 |
| 29 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 36 | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Explosion | Normal | 170 | 100% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM47 | Explosion | Normal | 170 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Voltorb in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Voltorb in Route 10 and Power Plant; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 10 (40.2%, Lv 14–17).
What type is Voltorb?
Voltorb is Electric type. It takes double damage from Ground.
What level does Voltorb evolve?
Voltorb evolves into Electrode at level 30.
What moves does Voltorb learn?
Voltorb starts with Tackle and Screech and learns Sonic Boom (Lv 17), Self-Destruct (Lv 22), Light Screen (Lv 29), Swift (Lv 36), and Explosion (Lv 43) by leveling up. It can learn 17 TMs and HMs.
What are Voltorb's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 50, Special 55, Speed 100, for a total of 275.
What's the catch rate of Voltorb?
Voltorb's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.