Volbeat in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Volbeat’s X/Y locations, Bug typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Volbeat is Kalos Central #133 and National #313. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Bug.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 400 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 7 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 13 | — |
| Route 7 | X and Y | Yellow flowers | 13 | — |
| Route 7 | X and Y | Purple flowers | 13 | — |
| Friend Safari — Bug | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
| X and Y | Berry tree ambush | 14–15 | Blue Berry tree |
Evolution family
Volbeat does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Illuminate | Regular ability |
| Swarm | Regular ability |
| Prankster | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Male only |
| Egg group(s) | Bug / Human-Like |
| Base hatch cycles | 15 |
| Experience growth | erratic |
| Base capture rate | 150 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Speed +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.7 m / 17.7 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Flash |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 5 | Double Team |
| 9 | Confuse Ray |
| 13 | Moonlight |
| 17 | Quick Attack |
| 21 | Tail Glow |
| 25 | Signal Beam |
| 29 | Protect |
| 33 | Helping Hand |
| 37 | Zen Headbutt |
| 41 | Bug Buzz |
| 45 | Double-Edge |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM19 | Roost | Flying | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Dizzy Punch, Encore, Seismic Toss, Silver Wind, Trick.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Volbeat in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Volbeat’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.