Volbeat Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Volbeat in Pokémon Y. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Y
KalosVolbeat Pokemon Y 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 Y Volbeat Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Y Volbeat Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Volbeat via various methods in Pokémon Y.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| flash | — | Lv. 1 |
| double team | — | Lv. 5 |
| confuse ray | — | Lv. 9 |
| moonlight | — | Lv. 13 |
| quick attack | — | Lv. 17 |
| tail glow | — | Lv. 21 |
| signal beam | — | Lv. 25 |
| protect | — | Lv. 29 |
| helping hand | — | Lv. 33 |
| zen headbutt | — | Lv. 37 |
| bug buzz | — | Lv. 41 |
| double edge | — | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Y Volbeat Locations
Volbeat can only be caught in Pokémon Y at Kalos Route 7 Area, where it appears at Lv. 13 by purple flowers with a 10% encounter rate.
Kalos Route 7 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 1310%Uncommon
- yellow flowersLv. 1310%Uncommon
- purple flowersLv. 1310%Uncommon