#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.
Volbeat is a Bug-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Volbeat is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Volbeat has no type immunities.
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.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Volbeat's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
