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Height

Trainer dude

Voltorb
5

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

Trainer dudette

Voltorb
104

22.9 lb
10.4 kg

Pokédex Description

Generation 1
Red, Blue

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.

Yellow

It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Generation 2
Gold

It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.

Silver

It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Crystal

During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its components are not found in nature.

Generation 3
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.

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.

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.

FireRed

A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.

LeafGreen

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.

Generation 4
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.

HeartGold

It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.

SoulSilver

It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Generation 5
Black, White

It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.

Black 2, White 2

It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.

Generation 6
X

It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.

Y

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.

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.

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.

Main Game Sprites

Generation 1 Red & Green, Red & Blue, Yellow

Red (jp.), Green Red, Blue Yellow
GB Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb
SGB Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb
GBC Voltorb Voltorb

Generation 2 Gold & Silver, Crystal

Gold Silver Crystal
Normal Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb
Shiny Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb

Generation 3 Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby, Sapphire Emerald FireRed, LeafGreen
Normal Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb
Shiny Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb

Generation 4 Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver

Diamond, Pearl Platinum HeartGold, SoulSilver
Normal Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb
Shiny Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb

Generation 5 Black & White, Black 2 & White 2

Black, White Black 2, White 2
Normal Voltorb Voltorb
Shiny Voltorb Voltorb

Generation 6 X & Y

X, Y Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Normal Voltorb Voltorb
Shiny Voltorb Voltorb

Generation 7 Sun & Moon

Sun, Moon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Normal Voltorb Voltorb
Shiny Voltorb Voltorb

Miscellaneous Game Art

HeartGold, SoulSilver HeartGold & SoulSilver Overworld

Left Down Up Right
Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb
Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb Voltorb

Other Images

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Voltorb

Voltorb

Dream World artwork

Voltorb