Competitive Information for Volcanion [Sword/Shield]
Fire / Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Volcanion? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Volcanion, an astounding Pokémon boasting Fire and Water attributes. Volcanion is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Electric, Ground, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Volcanion's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Liquidation
- Superpower / Body Press
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
Volcanion proves to be a prominent Physical Sweeper for single battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using formidable physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Volcanion recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Water Absorb, Volcanion heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Volcanion's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Volcanion's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Volcanion's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Volcanion's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Volcanion's last move failed).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Steam Eruption / Scald
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
Dominating single battles, Volcanion is a revered Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with formidable special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Volcanion's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Volcanion heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Volcanion's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Steam Eruption is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Volcanion? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation
In double battles, Volcanion is known as a prodigious Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using potent physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volcanion's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Volcanion recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Water Absorb, Volcanion heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Volcanion's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Steam Eruption / Scald
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
Volcanion thrives as a iconic Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Volcanion's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volcanion's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Volcanion heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Steam Eruption is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Volcanion can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Volcanion.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Volcanion can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Volcanion
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Scorching Sands, Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Volcanion's stats
- Flame Charge
Most notable and possible best moves for Volcanion
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
Common Effort Values for Volcanion in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Volcanion's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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