Competitive Information for Volbeat [Scarlet/Violet]
Bug
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Volbeat? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Volbeat is a spectacular Bug-typed Pokemon. Volbeat is a usual Pokemon to see in Generation 9. Volbeat is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks.
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
Volbeat is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's 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. 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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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tail Glow
- Trick
- Attract
- Confuse Ray
Volbeat Support (Just Beat It)
Volbeat is a wonderful Support for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Volbeat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Prankster, Volbeat's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Trick is a status move (Volbeat switches its held item with the target's).
◆ Attract is a status move (a target of the opposite gender gets infatuated).
◆ Confuse Ray is a status move (confuses the target).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Volbeat? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
Volbeat is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for double 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. 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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Physical Sweeper Volbeat (Prankster)
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
Wondering what moves can Volbeat learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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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: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- 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
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
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
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Volbeat in Scarlet and Violet
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