What is Volcarona's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Volcarona's maximum CP is 4,155 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Volcarona good in Pokémon GO?

Volcarona has 264 Attack, 189 Defense, and 198 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Volcarona be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Volcarona is available in Pokémon GO.

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Larvesta Cobalion

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,989 - 2,075 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,486 - 2,594 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,118 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,989 - 2,075 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,492 - 1,556 CP

Volcarona

#637 · Unova

BugFire

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 264

Defense 189

Stamina 198

Total: 651

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,155
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Volcarona

Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,155 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Volcarona has base stats of 264 Attack, 189 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 651.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 264, Volcarona is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Rainy weather, Volcarona receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Volcarona is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Larvesta

#636

→

🍬 400

Volcarona

#637

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Fire Spin STAB	Fire	14	+10	12.7	-	-	-
Bug Bite STAB	Bug	5	+6	10.0	-	-	-

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
Overheat	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bug Buzz STAB	Bug	90	-50	-	90	-60
Solar Beam	Grass	180	-100	-	150	-80
Hurricane	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Volcarona takes increased damage from these types:

Rock 2.56×

Flying 1.6×

Water 1.6×

Resistances

Volcarona takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Fighting 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Volcarona

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
4	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
7	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338
8	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
9	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
10	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035

🏆 Volcarona 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	1,499
2	4	15	15	15	1,494
3	5	14	15	15	1,496
4	6	15	13	15	1,498
5	6	13	15	15	1,498
6	7	14	13	15	1,500
7	7	12	15	15	1,499
8	3	15	15	15	1,488
9	4	14	15	15	1,490
10	5	15	13	15	1,492

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	12	9	26	2,498
2	0	9	12	26	2,497
3	0	13	8	26	2,498
4	1	8	12	26	2,500
5	4	15	15	25	2,492
6	0	6	15	26	2,496
7	0	10	11	26	2,498
8	5	14	15	25	2,495
9	1	5	15	26	2,499
10	0	7	14	26	2,496

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

📋 Volcarona 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)	3,113	1,556	2,075	2,594	3,632	4,118
98% (15/15/14)	3,106	1,553	2,070	2,588	3,623	4,108
96% (15/14/15)	3,106	1,553	2,070	2,588	3,623	4,108
93% (14/14/14)	3,087	1,543	2,058	2,572	3,602	4,084
91% (15/13/13)	3,083	1,541	2,055	2,569	3,597	4,078
87% (13/13/13)	3,061	1,530	2,040	2,551	3,571	4,049
82% (12/12/12)	3,035	1,517	2,023	2,529	3,541	4,015
80% (10/15/15)	3,057	1,528	2,038	2,548	3,567	4,044
67% (10/10/10)	2,984	1,492	1,989	2,486	3,481	3,947
0% (0/0/0)	2,734	1,367	1,822	2,278	3,189	3,616

📊 Special CP Values

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

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,118 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,632 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,989 - 2,075 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,486 - 2,594 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,989 - 2,075 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,492 - 1,556 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

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

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	51	26	3,632
2	3,632	27	3,632
3	3,632	28	3,632
4	3,632	29	3,632
5	489	30	3,113
6	3,632	31	3,632
7	3,632	32	3,632
8	3,632	33	3,632
9	3,632	34	3,632
10	1,038	35	3,373
11	3,632	36	3,632
12	3,632	37	3,632
13	3,632	38	3,632
14	3,632	39	3,632
15	1,556	40	3,632
16	3,632	41	3,632
17	3,632	42	3,632
18	3,632	43	3,632
19	3,632	44	3,632
20	2,075	45	3,884
21	3,632	46	3,632
22	3,632	47	3,632
23	3,632	48	3,632
24	3,632	49	3,632
25	2,594	50	4,118

📖 Complete Volcarona Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Volcarona (#637) is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,155 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Volcarona 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 Volcarona in 2026.

📊 Volcarona Stats Analysis

Volcarona's Attack stat is 264 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Volcarona an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 189 Defense (Excellent) and 198 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 651. This gives Volcarona reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Bug-type Pokémon, Volcarona's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Volcarona Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Volcarona depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fire Spin (Fast) with Overheat (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. Volcarona has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Volcarona PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,118 CP at Level 50, Volcarona is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Volcarona Raid Guide & Counters

Volcarona appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Rock, Flying, Water-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Volcarona at Level 20 (1,989 - 2,075 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,486 - 2,594 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,075 CP.

🎯 How to Get Volcarona in Pokémon GO

Volcarona can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Volcarona Evolution Guide

Volcarona is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Larvesta (#636)
Volcarona (#637) ← current — 400 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Volcarona in Pokémon GO

Shiny Volcarona is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Volcarona gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,486 - 2,594 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Volcarona

Q: What is Volcarona's max CP?
A: 4,118 CP at Level 50, or 3,632 CP at Level 40.

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

Q: Can Volcarona be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Volcarona is available.

Q: What is Volcarona weak to?
A: Rock, Flying, Water-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Fire Spin + Overheat for optimal DPS.

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