Volbeat Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Volbeat in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 66 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohVolbeat Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
Volbeat’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other Volbeat, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This Pokémon loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.
Pokemon Platinum Volbeat Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Volbeat Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Volbeat via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Flash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | Lv. 9 |
| Moonlight | fairy | Lv. 13 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Tail Glow | bug | Lv. 21 |
| Signal Beam | bug | Lv. 25 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 29 |
| Helping Hand | normal | Lv. 33 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 37 |
| Bug Buzz | bug | Lv. 41 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Volbeat Locations
Volbeat can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Sinnoh Route 229 Area, where it appears at Lv. 49 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar off).
Sinnoh Route 229 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 49Radar off10%Uncommon