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#0721 Volcanion

Volcanion artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
FireWater
Abilities
Water AbsorbRestores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
Hidden ability
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Capture
Gender
genderless
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Growth
Slow
EV yield
3 Sp. Atk
Volcanion’s base stats
HP80
Attack110
Defense120
Sp. Atk130
Sp. Def90
Speed70
Total600

Where to find it

Its only entry (Lake of Rage, April 16) replaces a grass slot on a map with no grass encounters, so it never appears.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Volcanion’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Fire SpinFireSpecial358515The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for 2 to 5 turns.
1Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.
6LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
12Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
18Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
24Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
30Scary FaceNormalStatus—10010The user frightens the foe with a scary face. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
36IncinerateFireSpecial6010015The user attacks with fire. A Berry or similar item held by the foe is burned up and can’t be used.
42StompNormalPhysical6510020The foe is stomped with a big foot. 30% chance to make it flinch. Double damage if it used Minimize.
48ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
54Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
60MistIceStatus——30The user cloaks itself in a white mist that keeps its stats from being cut for 5 turns.
60HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
66Hydro PumpWaterSpecial1109010Blasts the target with a huge volume of water.
72Steam EruptionWaterSpecial110955The user blasts the foe with scalding steam. It may leave the foe with a burn.
78Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.
84OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
90ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Volcanion can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysicalvar.1005The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM95Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.
TM96Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM108Misty TerrainFairyStatus——10Creates Misty Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon cannot suffer status conditions, and Dragon-type damage is halved.
TM122LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010Strikes the target with water power. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM123Body PressFightingPhysical8010010Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage.
TM130Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010Hurls scorching sand at the target. May burn the target.

Move tutors

Moves Volcanion can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.

Mt. Moon · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

Mt. Moon

Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.

Resort Zone Pokémon Center · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Requirements: Resort Zone (Johto): the broke backpacker

Resort Zone restaurant

HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515The user bites with electrified fangs. 10% chance to paralyze the foe or make it flinch.

Vermilion City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Vermilion City

Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Route 25 · Cost: Free

Route 25

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