Voltorb

Voltorb
Kingler
100
Electrode
Ability	Soundproof Static Aftermath (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak

Voltorb <sup>(JPJapanese: ビリリダマ

Romaji: Biriridama)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Electric-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Electrode starting at level 30. In the Hisui region, there is a regional variant that is Electric/Grass type.

Physiology and Behaviour

Voltorb is a spherical Pokémon that resembles a buttonless Poké Ball with eyes. The top half is red, while the bottom half is white. Because of its resemblance to Poké Balls, it is thought that it was created when one was exposed to an energy pulse. This is supported by the fact that its components do not occur naturally.

Voltorb is generally found in power plants and other areas with electric fields where it feeds. It was first discovered in the plant where modern Poké Balls were invented. It has a volatile temperament and will explode if agitated or bumped by the slightest contact. Due to being constantly mistaken as a Poké Ball, Voltorb has reportedly zapped many humans as a result.

Hisuian Voltorb

Hisuian Voltorb, like its modern counterpart, resemble the Apricorn-made Poké Balls of the time period — both appear to be made of a grainy, woodlike substance, with a glossy surface and a hole on top. On the inside, Hisuian Voltorb's body contains numerous seeds, but it has been impossible to examine its interior due to it being pitch-black. Hisuian Voltorb has a distinctive red wooden unibrow. Despite its resemblance to a Poké Ball, it can be inferred that Hisuian Voltorb's existence predates the device's invention, as evidenced by the fact that the ancient hero of Hisui legend had an Electrode companion which would become the ancestor of the region's noble Electrode.

Hisuian Voltorb can store electric currents in its belly, which it discharges all at once from its hole. Unlike Kantonian Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb have friendly and excitable temperaments, which leads them to cluster around people, causing them to be a nuisance when they discharge. It is known to let out a great, uproarious laugh whenever it discharges. There are stories of people temporarily plugging the holes of Hisuian Voltorb to prevent them from discharging before removing them from their settlements. It has been seen in Paldea during the rare Mass outbreak events.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Pinball: Three Voltorb appear on the Red Table and give the player points when hit. When Catch'em Mode is activated, they also reveal the silhouette of the Pokémon attempting to be captured upon being hit.

Pokémon Magikarp Jump: A Voltorb may appear as part of the "Is It Treasure?" event, where it will explode (and thereby force the player's Magikarp to retire).

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, they have zapped many people.
Pokémon Yellow	It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Pokémon Stadium	Usually found in power plants. In some instances, they have been seen drawing power from the trolleys of electric trains.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Pokémon Silver	It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Pokémon Crystal	During the study of this Pokémon, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Pokémon Sapphire	Voltorb is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
Pokémon Emerald	It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a Poké Ball. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran trainers treat it with caution.
Pokémon FireRed	A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to screech or suddenly selfdestruct.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon Pearl	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon Platinum	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon HeartGold	It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon White	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon Black 2	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
Pokémon White 2	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
Pokémon Y	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Voltorb is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
Pokémon Violet	It's usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Route 10, Power Plant (Six)
Pokémon Yellow	Power Plant (Six)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Route 10 Trade Krabby in Olivine City Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Pokémon Silver	Route 10 Trade Krabby in Olivine City Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Pokémon Crystal	Route 10 Trade Krabby in Olivine City Team Rocket HQ (Eight)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	New Mauville
Pokémon Sapphire	New Mauville
Pokémon Emerald	New Mauville
Pokémon FireRed	Route 10, Power Plant
Pokémon LeafGreen	Route 10, Power Plant
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 218 (Swarm)
Pokémon Pearl	Route 218 (Swarm)
Pokémon Platinum	Route 218 (Swarm)
Pokémon HeartGold	Route 10 Trade Krabby in Olivine City Team Rocket HQ (Six)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 10 Trade Krabby in Olivine City Team Rocket HQ (Six)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Breed Electrode
Pokémon Y	Breed Electrode
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Route 110, New Mauville
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Route 110, New Mauville
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Power Plant
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Power Plant
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 218 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 218 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins (in boxes), Sacred Plaza (also in boxes), massive mass outbreaks (Hisuian Form)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	East Province: Area Three (Kantonian Form) West Province: Area One, Area Three (Kantonian Form)
Pokémon Violet	East Province: Area Three (Kantonian Form) West Province: Area One, Area Three (Kantonian Form)

Evolution

Voltorb	Reach level 30.	Electrode

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	40
Attack	30
Defense	50
Sp. Attack	55
Sp. Defense	55
Speed	100
Total	330

Gallery

Despite being a minor species, Voltorb has been featured in several public promotions across Japan

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG100-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS100.png File:PKMNS100-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC100.gif File:PKMNC100-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS100-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE100.gif File:PKMNE100-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG100.png File:PKMNFRLG100-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP100-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP100.png File:PKMNP100-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS100.png File:PKMNHGSS100-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW100-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2100.png File:PKMNBW2100-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY100-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE100-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP100.png File:PKMNBDSP100-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV100-S.png

Renders
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA100-H-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV100-H-S.png

Trivia

• Voltorb has the lowest base Attack stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
• According to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Voltorb is the only Pokémon recommended for the Disc Catch that is not a Flying type.
• In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Voltorb will explode if the player walks too close to it and the Voltorb notices them.

Promotion

Nintendo has heavily promoted Voltorb through various merchandise, including items such as drink mixes, keychains, and plushes. In January 2023, as part of a promotion between JR East and The Pokémon Company, Voltorb images were put up around Akita Station in Japan along with a fake "caution" sign for visitors to take pictures beside. In August of that year, a "Summer Festival Park" event was held in Yokohama, with one of the festival games featured being themed around the species. In 2021, leading up to the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Voltorb was significantly promoted, first alluded to via a mini-game on social media website Twitter where players were encouraged players to collect Poké Ball, one of which exploded, and later on Nintendo's website where several episodes featuring the species were bundled together on their streaming service. Two stop-motion shorts followed afterward, focused on Hisuian Voltorb.

External links

• Voltorb at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia