Volcarona — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Volcarona is a fast special sweeper built around special attacks (135 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its bug/fire typing resists 6 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Use Volcarona late-game after its checks are weakened or fainted.
- 2
Lead with its strongest special STAB move when the opponent can't OHKO back.
- 3
Watch for priority moves and faster scarfers — one mistake usually means death.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Volcarona into rock and water attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Volcarona the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 550Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Volcarona shows up
#29
Usage ~6.62% · Win rate ~54.27%
#72
Usage ~2.9% · Win rate ~53.2%
Volcarona FAQ
- What are Volcarona's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Volcarona can run flame-body, swarm. The competitive default is usually flame-body — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Volcarona weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Volcarona takes extra damage from rock, water, flying. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Volcarona?
- The best moveset for Volcarona depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Volcarona in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Volcarona are Pokémon with strong rock, water, flying attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Volcarona good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Volcarona's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.