No. 0721
Volcanion
Steam Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Volcanion is a Fire/Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Electric, with a base stat total of 600. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.7 m 5′07″
- Weight
- 195 kg 429.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
FireWatershow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 10 types
With : Water becomes 0×
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Volcanion outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water .
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Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
9.9% of teams · rank #21 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Assault Vest- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 140 Def / 112 SpD / 4 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.7%
- 1500 weighting3.5%
- 1695 weighting9.9%
- 1825 weighting8.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Steam Eruption99.7%
- Heat Wave88.6%
- Earth Power71.9%
- Sludge Bomb31.9%
- Protect31.8%
- Substitute24.6%
- Haze23.2%
- Flamethrower11.0%
- Will-O-Wisp9.6%
- Flash Cannon2.7%
Items
Assault Vest31.0%
Leftovers25.4%
Sitrus Berry17.6%
Life Orb16.2%
Safety Goggles3.3%
Choice Scarf1.8%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 140 Def / 112 SpD / 4 Spe23.9%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD22.7%
- Modest 64 HP / 192 Def / 252 SpA13.2%
- Modest 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD8.4%
- Modest 80 HP / 252 SpA / 68 SpD / 108 Spe7.7%
Tera types
- Ground64.0%
- Fairy25.4%
- Grass3.9%
- Fire2.2%
Common teammates
Incineroar39.7%
Sinistcha38.3%
Amoonguss26.5%
Glimmora25.1%
Landorus-Therian24.9%
Ting-Lu22.4%
Comfey18.2%
Diancie15.8%
2.9% of teams · rank #67 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.5%
- 1500 weighting3.9%
- 1630 weighting2.9%
- 1760 weighting0.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Steam Eruption99.2%
- Earth Power96.4%
- Flamethrower80.0%
- Sludge Bomb42.3%
- Substitute32.4%
- Sludge Wave17.6%
- Fire Blast13.9%
- Solar Beam2.6%
- Focus Blast2.5%
- Taunt2.3%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots43.5%
Assault Vest22.3%
Expert Belt12.0%
Air Balloon8.5%
Choice Specs6.4%
Leftovers3.5%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe27.0%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD12.5%
- Modest 152 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 96 Spe11.9%
- Modest 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe11.9%
- Modest 176 HP / 252 SpA / 76 SpD / 4 Spe7.7%
Common teammates
Cinderace43.7%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame40.9%
Greninja37.8%
Swampert36.9%
Ogerpon-Wellspring31.7%
Heatran31.3%
Torkoal28.1%
Toxapex27.5%
Checks & counters
Toxapex10.4%
2.5% of teams · rank #56 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.2%
- 1500 weighting3.1%
- 1630 weighting2.5%
- 1760 weighting1.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Steam Eruption99.9%
- Flamethrower86.0%
- Sludge Bomb64.5%
- Earth Power63.1%
- Taunt39.9%
- Overheat10.0%
- Sludge Wave8.1%
- Fire Spin6.4%
- Scald4.6%
- Fire Blast3.6%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots39.0%
Choice Specs21.4%
Leftovers18.2%
Assault Vest10.4%
Choice Scarf10.0%
Air Balloon0.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD31.9%
- Modest 60 HP / 252 SpA / 196 Spe28.9%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.8%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.0%
- Modest 56 HP / 252 SpA / 200 Spe4.9%
Tera types
- Ground73.7%
- Water8.2%
- Fire4.9%
- Ghost4.7%
Common teammates
Excadrill31.7%
Revavroom26.0%
Thundurus25.8%
Conkeldurr25.0%
Zapdos-Galar22.5%
Weavile21.3%
Rotom-Wash19.5%
Mamoswine18.5%
Checks & counters
Latios78.2%
2.1% of teams · rank #65 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Specs- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.8%
- 1500 weighting2.0%
- 1695 weighting2.1%
- 1825 weighting1.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Steam Eruption99.3%
- Earth Power57.9%
- Sludge Bomb54.6%
- Flamethrower52.1%
- Will-O-Wisp36.5%
- Taunt27.2%
- Fire Spin20.9%
- Sludge Wave17.8%
- Fire Blast15.3%
- Body Press8.0%
Items
Choice Specs38.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots18.9%
Assault Vest15.3%
Leftovers13.6%
Shuca Berry11.3%
Choice Scarf1.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD17.2%
- Modest 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe14.0%
- Quiet 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA8.3%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.2%
- Bold 248 HP / 144 Def / 8 SpA / 108 Spe6.7%
Tera types
- Ground41.6%
- Poison19.7%
- Fairy16.8%
- Water9.2%
Common teammates
Gholdengo29.1%
Great Tusk25.0%
Hatterene24.4%
Cresselia23.6%
Corviknight22.6%
Darkrai21.1%
Kingambit20.3%
Cinderace19.4%
Checks & counters
Kyurem75.9%
Dragonite77.2%
Blissey78.0%
Raging Bolt65.2%
Dragapult66.5%
Great Tusk55.1%
1.6% of teams · rank #80 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.3%
- 1500 weighting1.6%
- 1630 weighting1.6%
- 1760 weighting2.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Steam Eruption99.5%
- Earth Power57.2%
- Flamethrower50.8%
- Taunt44.9%
- Sludge Bomb37.1%
- Fire Spin29.8%
- Toxic21.4%
- Substitute17.6%
- Overheat16.8%
- Sludge Wave8.5%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots34.7%
Choice Specs27.0%
Leftovers16.0%
Air Balloon13.5%
Shuca Berry1.9%
Choice Scarf1.8%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.3%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe15.9%
- Modest 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA14.2%
- Modest 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe10.0%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA7.5%
Common teammates
Pelipper33.4%
Swampert-Mega33.0%
Corviknight30.6%
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike30.5%
Tornadus-Therian16.1%
Kingdra15.3%
Empoleon15.2%
Torkoal13.8%
Checks & counters
Tapu Lele78.7%
Kyurem76.8%
Dragonite77.0%
Latios-Mega76.8%
Blissey68.2%
Raging Bolt66.8%
0.1% of teams · rank #179 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Quiet
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.3%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Flamethrower92.7%
- Steam Eruption90.4%
- Earth Power65.5%
- Roar32.4%
- Sludge Wave28.5%
- Tera Blast26.5%
- Sludge Bomb16.3%
- Substitute15.0%
- Scald8.8%
- Scorching Sands7.4%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots33.0%
Choice Specs31.8%
Leftovers19.8%
Assault Vest8.7%
Choice Scarf4.5%
Expert Belt0.8%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Quiet 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD28.3%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD26.5%
- Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD8.5%
- Modest 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD8.2%
- Modest 176 HP / 252 SpA / 80 SpD7.4%
Tera types
- Water32.4%
- Ground29.5%
- Fairy26.5%
- Fire11.5%
Common teammates
Cresselia30.5%
Flutter Mane28.4%
Mimikyu28.3%
Espurr28.3%
Crabominable28.3%
Rayquaza26.6%
Clodsire26.5%
Alomomola26.5%
Evolution
Volcanion does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 18
| 1 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steam Eruption30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 110 | 95% | 5 |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 6 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem. | Fire | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 60 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 60 | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 66 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 78 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 84 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| 90 | ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Phys | 250 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 58
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM08 | Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch. | Fire | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM09 | Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM93 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM139 | Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM180 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM188 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM189 | Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Fire | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Volcanion are able to create scalding steam within their body and expel it with enough force to destroy mountains.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Steam Pokémon
- Kalos · X & Y
- Color
- Brown
- —
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.
Y · Alpha SapphireIt lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Volcanion
- Japanese
- ボルケニオン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Volcanion
- Korean
- 볼케니온
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 波爾凱尼恩
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 波尔凯尼恩
- French
- Volcanion
- German
- Volcanion
- Spanish
- Volcanion
- Italian
- Volcanion
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Training
- 3 SpA
- 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 100
- 270
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.