Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Volcarona
Say it: vole-kuh-ROE-nuh
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Volcarona is the Sun Pokémon — Bug and Fire from Larvesta. In Pokémon GO it is a top Bug/Fire attacker with Fire Spin / Bug Bite + Overheat / Bug Buzz / Solar Beam / Hurricane. Bug/Fire hits Grass, Bug, Ice, Steel, Psychic, and Dark well; Rock hits it for 4×. Evolve Larvesta or catch Volcarona from events.
Say it: vole-kuh-ROE-nuh
Volcarona (#637) is a Bug / Fire Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Larvesta. Trainers use it as a Bug/Fire raid attacker with Fire Spin / Bug Bite + Overheat / Bug Buzz / Solar Beam / Hurricane. Against Volcarona, lead with Rock (best), or Water or Flying. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Volcarona is a Bug / Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0637. Use the Bug/Fire type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Fire Spin + Overheat / Bug Buzz is the usual kit; Bug Bite + Bug Buzz for Bug lean. Shadow Volcarona is elite Fire/Bug DPS — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Volcarona is your opponent, Water, Flying, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 264
- Defense
- 189
- Stamina
- 198
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Volcarona’s always-available TM pool. Fire Spin + Overheat covers most Fire needs.
Fast
- Fire Spin · Standard
Fire energy / default
- Bug Bite · Standard
Bug STAB
Charged
- Overheat · Standard
Fire nuke
- Bug Buzz · Standard
Bug nuke
- Solar Beam · Standard
Grass coverage
- Hurricane · Standard
Flying coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- fire spin
- bug bite
Charged
- overheat
- bug buzz
- solar beam
- hurricane
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #597 of 954 · CP 1453
Fire Spin + Overheat
- Ultra League · rank #384 of 747 · CP 2490
Fire Spin + Overheat
- Master League · rank #93 of 1023 · CP 4106
Fire Spin + Overheat
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
… Gardevoir Granbull Dazzling Gleam Bug Mega Pinsir Fury Cutter + X-Scissor Shadow Scyther Volcarona / Yanmega Bug Bite + Bug Buzz Grass Kartana Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade Shadow Tangrowth Rose…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).