What is Volcanion's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Volcanion's maximum CP is 4,151 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Volcanion good in Pokémon GO?

Volcanion has 252 Attack, 216 Defense, and 190 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Volcanion be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Volcanion is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,987 - 2,073 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,485 - 2,592 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,114 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,987 - 2,073 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,491 - 1,555 CP

Shiny not yet available

Volcanion

#721 · Kalos

FireWater

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 252

Defense 216

Stamina 190

Total: 658

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,151
Generation	Kalos (Gen 6)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Volcanion

Volcanion is a Fire/Water-type Pokémon from Kalos (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,151 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Volcanion has base stats of 252 Attack, 216 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 658.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 252, Volcanion is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.

In Sunny weather, Volcanion receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Volcanion is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Incinerate	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Water Gun STAB	Water	5	+5	10.0	-	-	-
Take Down	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Hydro Pump	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overheat	-	-	-	-	-	-
Earth Power	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	-50	-	80	-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Volcanion takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Electric 1.6×

Resistances

Volcanion takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.391×

Ice 0.391×

Steel 0.391×

Bug 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Volcanion

Top Pokémon to use when battling Volcanion in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
7	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
8	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
9	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
10	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035

🏆 Volcanion PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	5	15	15	15	1,496
2	6	14	15	15	1,498
3	4	15	15	15	1,490
4	5	14	15	15	1,492
5	6	13	15	15	1,495
6	7	12	15	15	1,497
7	6	15	14	15	1,498
8	8	11	15	15	1,500
9	7	14	14	15	1,500
10	3	15	15	15	1,484

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	9	13	26	2,498
2	0	12	10	26	2,496
3	0	7	15	26	2,499
4	0	10	12	26	2,498
5	0	15	7	26	2,494
6	0	15	8	26	2,500
7	1	14	7	26	2,498
8	6	15	14	25	2,498
9	0	13	9	26	2,496
10	0	8	13	26	2,493

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Volcanion IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,110	1,555	2,073	2,592	3,628	4,114
98% (15/15/14)	3,103	1,551	2,068	2,585	3,620	4,104
96% (15/14/15)	3,103	1,551	2,069	2,586	3,621	4,105
93% (14/14/14)	3,084	1,542	2,056	2,570	3,598	4,080
91% (15/13/13)	3,082	1,541	2,054	2,568	3,595	4,076
87% (13/13/13)	3,058	1,529	2,039	2,549	3,568	4,046
82% (12/12/12)	3,033	1,516	2,021	2,527	3,538	4,012
80% (10/15/15)	3,052	1,526	2,034	2,543	3,560	4,037
67% (10/10/10)	2,982	1,491	1,987	2,485	3,479	3,944
0% (0/0/0)	2,733	1,366	1,821	2,277	3,188	3,615

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Volcanion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,114 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,628 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,987 - 2,073 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,485 - 2,592 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,987 - 2,073 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,491 - 1,555 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Volcanion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	51	26	3,628
2	3,628	27	3,628
3	3,628	28	3,628
4	3,628	29	3,628
5	489	30	3,110
6	3,628	31	3,628
7	3,628	32	3,628
8	3,628	33	3,628
9	3,628	34	3,628
10	1,037	35	3,369
11	3,628	36	3,628
12	3,628	37	3,628
13	3,628	38	3,628
14	3,628	39	3,628
15	1,555	40	3,628
16	3,628	41	3,628
17	3,628	42	3,628
18	3,628	43	3,628
19	3,628	44	3,628
20	2,073	45	3,881
21	3,628	46	3,628
22	3,628	47	3,628
23	3,628	48	3,628
24	3,628	49	3,628
25	2,592	50	4,114

📖 Complete Volcanion Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Volcanion (#721) is a Fire/Water-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,151 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Volcanion is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Volcanion in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Volcanion is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Volcanion Stats Analysis

Volcanion's Attack stat is 252 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Volcanion an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 216 Defense (Excellent) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 658. This gives Volcanion reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Volcanion's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Volcanion Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Volcanion depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Incinerate (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Volcanion has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Volcanion PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,114 CP at Level 50, Volcanion is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Volcanion Raid Guide & Counters

Volcanion appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ground, Rock, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Volcanion at Level 20 (1,987 - 2,073 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,485 - 2,592 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,073 CP.

🎯 How to Get Volcanion in Pokémon GO

Volcanion is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

✨ Shiny Volcanion in Pokémon GO

Shiny Volcanion is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Volcanion gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,485 - 2,592 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Cannot be traded.
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Volcanion

Q: What is Volcanion's max CP?
A: 4,114 CP at Level 50, or 3,628 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Volcanion good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Volcanion be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Volcanion weak to?
A: Ground, Rock, Electric-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Incinerate + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.