#0637
— Sun Pokémon
Volcarona
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Volcarona is a bug/fire-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 550 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a special attacking profile. Its Flame Body 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 Volcarona. Build around what Volcarona 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.
Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Rock, Water, Flying. It resists Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
- Rock4× damage
- Water2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Volcarona has no type immunities.
To counter Volcarona in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Rock or Water or Flying moves and can withstand its Bug/Fire STAB attacks.
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Volcarona's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
