Volbeat Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Volbeat in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 53 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohVolbeat Pokemon Shining Pearl 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 Shining Pearl Volbeat Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Volbeat Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Volbeat via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| play nice | — | Lv. 1 |
| double team | — | Lv. 5 |
| confuse ray | — | Lv. 8 |
| quick attack | — | Lv. 12 |
| struggle bug | — | Lv. 15 |
| moonlight | — | Lv. 19 |
| tail glow | — | Lv. 22 |
| encore | — | Lv. 26 |
| protect | — | Lv. 29 |
| zen headbutt | — | Lv. 33 |
| helping hand | — | Lv. 36 |
| bug buzz | — | Lv. 40 |
| play rough | — | Lv. 43 |
| double edge | — | Lv. 47 |
| infestation | — | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Volbeat Locations
Volbeat can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 229, Dazzling Cave, and Grassland Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 229, where you'll find it at Lv. 50 by grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 229
1 encounter- grassLv. 5010%10%10%
Dazzling Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Stargleam Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries