Voltorb (ビリリダマ, Voltorb^? Biriridama in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of the Pokémon franchise. Voltorb is a conjunction of volt, a measure used in electricity studies, and orb, a reference to its spherical shape. Its original Japanese name comes from two sources. "Dama" is derived from "tama", meaning "ball" or "sphere". "Biriri" comes from "biri biri", an onomatopoeic word describing the prickling sensation of an electric shock. Oddly enough, despite being Electric-type Pokémon, neither Voltorb nor its evolved form, Electrode, learn any Electric attacks naturally until Generation III. Image File history File links Voltorb. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Kingler ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... [[:Template:otheruses]] Magneton , Rarecoil in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... [[:Template:otheruses]] Magneton , Rarecoil in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is the change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Balls are usually spherical but can be ovoid or solid (as in billiards). ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Pokémon evolution be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Josephson junction array chip developed by NIST as a standard volt. ... Lightning strikes during a night-time thunderstorm. ... A sphere is a perfectly symmetrical geometrical object. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Biological characteristics

Voltorb looks remarkably like a Poké Ball in shape and coloration. It is a red-and-white small sphere which has eyes on the red part. The Poké Ball , Monster Ball in original Japanese language versions) is a spherical device in the Pokémon video games and anime television series that is used by Pokémon Trainers to capture new Pokémon and store them when not in use. ...

The most peculiar thing about the Voltorb species is its origins, which are not fully understood. The first reported appearance of a Voltorb was near a factory which made Poké Balls, shortly after the introduction of modern Poké Balls to the market. Voltorbs were later found in other places, such as power plants and electric train tracks, from where they draw power. The Poké Ball , Monster Ball in original Japanese language versions) is a spherical device in the Pokémon video games and anime television series that is used by Pokémon Trainers to capture new Pokémon and store them when not in use. ...

Since its appearance is so similar to that of a standard Poké Ball, it is theorized that Voltorbs are somehow derived from Poké Balls. Some believe that a Voltorb is created when a Poké Ball is exposed to a powerful pulse of energy. Voltorb's similarity to a Poké Ball makes it easily mistaken for the latter, and there are many who have been zapped by a Voltorb thought to be a Poké Ball. Voltorb's components are not found in the wild, which emphasizes its artificial nature, and even the wild now.

A Voltorb's attitude seems to be rather volatile - it can and will Self-Destruct with very little notice. Even the slightest stimulus, such as a bump it encounters while rolling along, may cause it to explode. For this reason, everyone dealing with Voltorbs in any way exercises extreme caution in their handling.

It is also interesting to note that the original Pokéballs exploded after usage so they could not be used again, unlike in the anime. This may be a reason why Voltorb's and its evolved form Electrode's signature attacks are Self-Destruct and Explosion (both of which cause the Pokémon using it to lose all its energy). This evolution occurs once a Voltorb reaches level 30. However in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, it is possible to trade Raichu for Electrode, in the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. A player can catch a lvl.3 Pikachu in Viridian forest, evolve it through use of thunderstone, and trade this lvl.3 raichu, resulting in a lvl.3 electrode. Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... Raichu ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a metallic part of a circuit (e. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ...

They are often found near power plants. They are also seen in towns sometimes, rolling along power cables.

In the video games

In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed and LeafGreen, Voltorb can be found in the Power Plant. Some are disguised as item-bearing Poké Balls on the game screen, making them the pokémon equivalent of the treasure chest monsters seen in other RPGs. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, first released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996, later released to the rest of the world in 1998 (North America) and 1999 (Europe and Australia), and... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ...

In each of the aforementioned games except Pokémon Yellow, Voltorb are also found in Route 10. In Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, Voltorb are additionally found in Route 9.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, Voltorb are found in Team Rocket's underground base in Mahogany Town and in Route 10. In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Johto region featured in the Pokémon series. ...

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, Voltorb can be found around and inside New Mauville. Again, some are disguised as Poké Balls. Pokémon Ruby (screenshot) Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... Pokémon Ruby (screenshot) Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

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Voltorb's speed is excellent, but the rest of its statistics, including its special attack, are not very good. Its evolved form, Electrode is used in its place. Electrode , Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Since Voltorb have no gender, they cannot breed in the game without a Ditto. Ditto Metamon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon Stadium, Voltorb can be used in the mini game Thundering Dynamo. However, there's a 50/50 chance between using either Pikachu or Voltorb. The object of the game is to tap A when the light turns blue, B when it turns green, and if the player reaches full electric charge, then their Pokémon will zap the other three users. The Nintendo 64 ), often abbreviated as N64, was Nintendos third home video game console for the international market. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the anime

Voltorb have made a number of appearances, which are mostly cameos. Their role is usually to appear, get agitated by something, and self-destruct, with various consequences. The ninja Gym Leader Koga uses exploding Voltorbs like smoke bombs in episode #32 (The Ninja Poké-Showdown). Jiraiya, ninja and title character of the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari. ... Home made smoke powder burning Smoke bombs are a firework designed to produce colored smoke upon ignition. ...

Voltorb's most prominent appearance can be said to be in episode #116 (The Underground Round-Up), where a Voltorb belonging to a Diglett rancher named Poncho befriends Misty's Togepi and helps some Electrode escape from Team Rocket agents Jessie, James and Meowth. Misty is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Togepi , Togepy in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

A popular comedy sequence is the red Pokemon trainer Ash Ketchum looking for a Pokéball and finding a Voltorb and getting shocked (similar to his reaction with Pikachu). Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi ) in Japan, is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ...

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Voltorb as a species
• Voltorb’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Voltorb Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• Smogon.com - Voltorb Tactical Data
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Voltorb Previously hosted by Wikibooks