When this Pokémon is knocked out by a move that makes contact, the move's user takes 1/4 its maximum HP in damage.

Damages the attacker if it knocks out the Pokémon with a move that makes direct contact.

Aftermath

This Pokémon is immune to moves flagged as being sound-based.

heal bell is unaffected.  uproar still prevents this Pokémon from sleeping.  This Pokémon can still receive a Perish Song counter through baton pass, and will retain a Perish Song counter if it acquires this ability after Perish Song is used.

howl, roar of time, sonic boom, and yawn are not flagged as sound-based.

Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.

Soundproof

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed.

Pokémon that are immune to electric-type moves can still be paralyzed by this ability.

Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, there is a 50% chance that encounters will be with an electric Pokémon, if applicable.

The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

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voltorb-hisui

leaf-stone

use-item

electrode

voltorb

A peculiar stone that can make certain species of
Pokémon evolve. It has an unmistakable leaf pattern.

soundproof

static

aftermath

Voltorb

electric

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.

legends-arceus

It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball.
It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

lets-go-eevee

lets-go-pikachu

Voltorb is extremely sensitive—it explodes at the slightest
of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a
Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.

alpha-sapphire

Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures
Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact
that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains
a mystery.

omega-ruby

Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a
Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.

It was discovered when Poké Balls were
introduced. It is said that there is
some connection.

It looks just like a Poké Ball.
It is dangerous because it may
electrocute or explode on contact.

white-2

black-2

It looks just like a Poké Ball.
It is dangerous because it may
electrocute or explode on touch.

white

black

It was discovered when Poké Balls
were introduced. It is said that
there is some connection.

soulsilver

It rolls to move. If the ground is
uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting
a bump can cause it to explode.

heartgold

platinum

pearl

diamond

Usually found in power plants. Easily
mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has
zapped many people.

leafgreen

A life-form whose identity is unknown.
It is said to SCREECH or suddenly
SELFDESTRUCT.

firered

It bears an uncanny and unexplained
resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it
explodes at the slightest shock, even
veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.

emerald

VOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it
explodes at the slightest of shocks.
It is rumored that it was first createdwhen a POKé BALL was exposed to a
powerful pulse of energy.

sapphire

VOLTORB was first sighted at a company
that manufactures POKé BALLS.
The link between that sighting andthe fact that this POKéMON looks very
similar to a POKé BALL remains a
mystery.

ruby

During the study
of this POKéMON,
it was discoveredthat its compo­
nents are not
found in nature.

crystal

It was discovered
when POKé BALLS
were introduced.It is said that
there is some
connection.

silver

It rolls to move.
If the ground is
uneven, a suddenjolt from hitting
a bump can cause
it to explode.

gold

It is said to
camouflage itself
as a POKé BALL. Itwill self-destruct
with very little
stimulus.

yellow

Usually found in
power plants.
Easily mistakenfor a POKé BALL,
they have zapped
many people.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	40	—		115
Attack	30	—		50
Defense	50	—		70
Sp.Atk	55	—		75
Sp.Def	55	—		75
Speed	100	1		120
Total	330	1	0/510	505

Voltorb

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