Type matchups
Damage Volcarona takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (¼×)
As a Bug/Fire type, Volcarona has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Bug/Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 135
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 550
Volcarona has a base stat total of 550, higher than 80% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (135) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 85 HP, 65 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Volcarona can have the abilities Flame Body and Swarm.
How to beat Volcarona
The best way to beat Volcarona is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying and Water moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fire moves. Terrakion hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fire moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fire moves.
Evolution
Volcarona is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Larvesta → Volcarona), evolving from Larvesta.
Best counters to Volcarona
Other Bug/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Volcarona weak to?
As a Bug/Fire type, Volcarona takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying and Water moves.
What is Volcarona resistant to?
Volcarona resists Fighting, Bug, Steel, Ice, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Volcarona?
Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Terrakion and Nihilego, which hit Volcarona with super-effective attacks.