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Volcarona: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

BUGFIRE
HP
85
Atk
60
Def
65
SpA
135
SpD
105
Spe
100
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Weaknesses

  • ROCK4x
  • FLYING2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus20.7%
  2. Rage PowderBUGStatus16.2%
  3. Heat WaveFIRESpecial15.3%
  4. Quiver DanceBUGStatus10.8%

Best Ability / Item

Flame BodySitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Best Volcarona Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    20.72%
  • #2

    Rage Powder

    BUGStatus

    The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.

    16.22%
  • #3

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    15.32%
  • #4

    Quiver Dance

    BUGStatus

    The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

    10.81%
  • #5

    Struggle Bug

    BUGSpecial50 BP

    The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

    9.01%
  • #6

    Bug Buzz

    BUGSpecial90 BP

    The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    7.21%
  • #7

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    7.21%
  • #8

    Fiery Dance

    FIRSpecial80 BP

    Cloaked in flames, the user attacks the target by dancing and flapping its wings. This may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    6.31%
  • #9

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    4.50%
  • #10

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    2.70%

Best Volcarona Natures

  • #1

    Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Volcarona Abilities

  • #1

    Flame Body

    Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

    100.00%

Best Volcarona Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    41.38%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    34.48%
  • #3
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    6.90%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    6.90%
  • #5
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    6.90%
  • #6
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    3.45%

Best Volcarona Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    15.09%
  • #2
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    13.21%
  • #3
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.21%
  • #4
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.32%
  • #5
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.32%
  • #6
    rotom-mowRotom-mow
    ELEGRA
    TeamsBuilder
    7.55%
  • #7
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.55%
  • #8
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.55%
  • #9
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.55%
  • #10
    gengar-megaGengar-mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.66%

Teams with Volcarona

Basculegion-MKangaskhan MegaVolcaronaNinetales-AlolaIncineroarSinistcha
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DragoniteSneaslerPelipperBasculegion-MVolcaronaFroslass Mega
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LopunnyDragapultTyranitarRotom-MowArcanine-HisuiVolcarona
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ManectricSamurott-HisuiMeowscaradaVolcaronaSnorlaxBanette Mega
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Venusaur MegaVolcaronaBasculegion-MCorviknightKommo-OTyranitar Mega
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DragoniteVolcaronaKangaskhan MegaClefableRotom-MowPrimarina
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MeowscaradaTinkatonVolcaronaTyranitarStarmie MegaAriados
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LopunnyVolcaronaKingambitZoroark-HisuiGarchompPrimarina
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Basculegion-MWhimsicottFloette MegaKingambitDrampaVolcarona
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DragoniteSneaslerPelipperBasculegion-MVolcaronaFroslass Mega
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ClefableGardevoir MegaVolcaronaAurorusZoroark-HisuiQuaquaval
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SneaslerGengar MegaRotom-WashKingambitVolcaronaAerodactyl
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VolcaronaLucario MegaBasculegion-MKrookodileClefableRotom-Mow
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SkarmoryVolcaronaMamoswinePrimarinaHydreigonKangaskhan
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Blastoise MegaTinkatonVolcaronaMeowscaradaLucario MegaHeliolisk
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LopunnyVolcaronaTsareenaPrimarinaKrookodileDragonite
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FeraligatrVolcaronaHydreigonKrookodileCofagrigusPolitoed
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Floette MegaMiloticKingambitFarigirafVolcaronaGarchomp
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VolcaronaFarigirafClawitzerSylveonCamerupt MegaLucario
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AudinoKangaskhanGengarSneaslerVolcaronaMamoswine
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How to use Volcarona in the current VGC format

Volcarona is listed as a Bug/Fire type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Volcarona fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Flame Body, Sitrus Berry and Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Protect, Rage Powder, Heat Wave, Quiver Dance, Struggle Bug, and Bug Buzz. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Volcarona has important weaknesses to rock 4x, flying 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, kingambit, basculegion-male, sneasler, and floette-mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Volcarona. Open the Volcarona teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Volcarona with other Pokémon in the active format.