Competitive Information for Volbeat [Scarlet/Violet]
Bug
Abilities:
This Pokemon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Volbeat? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Volbeat is here! This extraordinary Pokémon is Bug-typed and ready to shine! Volbeat is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Volbeat below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Ice Punch / Brick Break
- Play Rough
- Thunder Punch
For single battles, Volbeat is a distinguished Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Volbeat's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Ice Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Volbeat? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Ice Punch / Brick Break
- Play Rough
- Thunder Punch
For double battles, Volbeat is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with potent physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Volbeat's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Ice Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Volbeat is: Rock or Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Volbeat
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / Tera Blast
- Ice Punch / Brick Break
- Play Rough
- Thunder Punch
Volbeat is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Volbeat's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Ice Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Thief
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Volbeat is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Thief is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Volbeat has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Volbeat
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Thunder Punch
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Volbeat is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Lunge / U-turn
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Thunder Punch
Volbeat is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Volbeat is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
◆ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Volbeat
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Thunder Punch / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Thunder Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Acrobatics
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Volbeat is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical TERA-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Volbeat has no held item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Volbeat
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Trailblaze
- Thunder Punch / Ice Punch
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Volbeat's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Thunder Punch or Ice Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Trailblaze is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Volbeat's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Volbeat
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Thunder Punch / Brick Break
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Volbeat's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Thunder Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Volbeat
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Zen Headbutt / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Volbeat is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Lunge / U-turn
- Play Rough
- Thunder Punch
Volbeat is popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Volbeat
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat'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 Volbeat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Volbeat
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Volbeat
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Thunder Punch / Brick Break
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Volbeat's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Thunder Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Volbeat
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Volbeat is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Ice Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Water moveset for Volbeat
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lunge / U-turn
- Tera Blast
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Volbeat is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Volbeat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Volbeat's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. Ice Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Volbeat switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Volbeat can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Volbeat.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Volbeat can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Volbeat
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Volbeat's stats
- Charge Beam
- Tail Glow
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Volbeat
- Baton Pass
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Volbeat in Scarlet and Violet
- 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 Volbeat's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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