#0313
— Firefly Pokémon
Volbeat
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Volbeat is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 430 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Illuminate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Volbeat. Build around what Volbeat actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Volbeat takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Volbeat into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Defense (85)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (47)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 430 (low for the format)
Volbeat is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 430 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Illuminate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Volbeat. Build around what Volbeat actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Volbeat
Volbeat is the Firefly Pokémon a Bug type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 430 with Illuminate or Swarm as abilities.
What is Volbeat weak to?
Volbeat is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
How to counter Volbeat
To counter Volbeat in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Volbeat in competitive teams
Volbeat can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Volbeat on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
