Voltorb Pokémon Red: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Voltorb in Pokémon Red. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 24 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Red
KantoVoltorb Pokemon Red Pokedex Entry
An enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.
Pokemon Red Voltorb Sprites
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ReversePokémon Red Voltorb Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Voltorb via various methods in Pokémon Red.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sonic Boom | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Self Destruct | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 29 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Explosion | normal | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Red Voltorb Locations
Voltorb can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Red, including Kanto Power Plant Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Power Plant Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 40 by catching the single available encounter with a 100% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 10 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 1620%Frequent
- walkLv. 1415%Uncommon
- walkLv. 175%Rare
Kanto Power Plant Area
8 encounters- walkLv. 2120%Frequent
- walkLv. 2310%Uncommon
- only oneLv. 40100%Common
- only oneLv. 40100%Common
- only oneLv. 40100%Common
- only oneLv. 40100%Common
- only oneLv. 40100%Common
- only oneLv. 40100%Common