Master League PvP guide
Volcarona Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Volcarona is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #265. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fire Spin with Overheat and Bug Buzz.
Master League
#265
Situational
Type
Bug/Fire
Best Fast Move
Fire Spin
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,106
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VOLCARONA
Is Volcarona Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Volcarona is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #265.
Volcarona PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #802 | 54.4 | Fire Spin, Overheat, Hurricane |
| Master LeagueBest | #265 | 56.0 | Fire Spin, Overheat, Bug Buzz |
Best Moveset for Volcarona in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Volcarona is Fire Spin with Overheat and Bug Buzz.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Volcarona in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Volcarona PvP Move Counts
Fire Spin → Overheat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fire Spin → Bug Buzz
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volcarona Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Volcarona wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Xerneas651
Difficult Matchups
Volcarona Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Volcarona's Bug/Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock2.56×
- 1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Volcarona in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Volcarona in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Volcarona's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
57% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
128% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
92% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
Ratings are shown from Volcarona's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Volcarona.
Best Teammates for Volcarona in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Volcarona should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Volcarona's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Volcarona's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Volcarona's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Volcarona's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Volcarona's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Volcarona
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,498 | 25.5 | 3,504,608 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,492 | 25.5 | 3,487,429 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 2,498 | 25.5 | 3,487,429 | |
| #4 | 1/13/14 | 2,495 | 25.5 | 3,483,394 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,492 | 25.5 | 3,480,101 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 4,096 | 50 | 7,153,574 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 4,106 | 50 | 7,153,574 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 4,082 | 50 | 7,127,934 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,091 | 50 | 7,127,934 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 4,086 | 50 | 7,118,508 |
Volcarona Stats in Pokémon GO
Volcarona's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Volcarona 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 178.1
- Defense
- 137.6
- HP
- 143
Master League
Volcarona 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,096
- Attack
- 234.4
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 178
Volcarona Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Volcarona in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Bug typing · Fire-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #145
Shares Fire typing · Same Fire Spin fast move · Master League #252
Shares Fire typing · Same Fire Spin fast move · Master League #188
Shares Fire typing · Same Fire Spin fast move · Mega Ultra League #165
Shares Fire typing · Same Fire Spin fast move · Master League #165
Shares Fire typing · Same Fire Spin fast move · Master League #86
More PoGoCoach tools
Volcarona Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Volcarona in Pokémon GO PvP?
Volcarona's recommended PvP moveset is Fire Spin with Overheat and Bug Buzz.
Is Volcarona good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Volcarona is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #265.
What counters Volcarona in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Zekrom and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Volcarona in Master League.
What is Volcarona weak to in Pokémon GO?
Volcarona is weak to Rock (2.56×), Flying (1.6×), Water (1.6×).