Overview
Volbeat is a Bug-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Firefly Pokemon (Dex #051). Volbeat is found at the Hydrated Flower Bed habitat in Withered Wasteland. It carries the Hype specialty, which causes it to dance when music is playing nearby, boosting the mood of all Pokemon in the area. Volbeat is closely associated with Illumise, its counterpart. According to its Pokedex entry, Volbeat flashes the light on its rear to communicate with other Volbeat, and it loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise.
Habitat
Volbeat lives in the Hydrated Flower Bed habitat (#010). This habitat requires the following items to construct:
Habitat | Requirements | Other Pokemon | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
Hydrated Flower Bed (#010) | Wildflowers x4, Water x2 | Rare |
Volbeat shares this habitat exclusively with Illumise. Both firefly Pokemon appear here, though they are Rare visitors. The Hydrated Flower Bed is one of the early habitats available in Withered Wasteland, making Volbeat accessible relatively early in the game, though its Rare rarity means it may take several visits before one appears.
Location
Volbeat appears in Withered Wasteland, the starting region. Place Wildflowers and Water sources near each other to create the Hydrated Flower Bed habitat. Volbeat can appear at any time of day and in any weather condition.
How to Befriend
Build the Hydrated Flower Bed habitat by placing four Wildflowers and two Water sources near each other. After a short wait, the habitat will activate. When Volbeat appears, walk up and interact with it to befriend it. Since Volbeat is a Rare visitor at this habitat, you may need to check back multiple times before one spawns.
Specialty
Hype
Volbeat has the Hype specialty. When music is playing nearby (from a CD Player or DJ Rotom), Volbeat will dance with a unique animation, improving the mood of all nearby Pokemon. Higher mood contributes to a settlement's overall Environment Level and keeps Pokemon happier. Station Volbeat near a CD Player or DJ Rotom to create a persistent mood boost for the entire area.
Preferences
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Ideal Environment | Dark |
Favorite Flavor | Sweet |
Likes | Lots of nature, wooden stuff, shiny stuff, cute stuff, group activities |
Rarity | Rare |
Time of Day | All (Morning, Day, Evening, Night) |
Weather | All (Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy) |
Pokedex Information
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Dex Number | #051 |
Type | Bug |
Species | Firefly Pokemon |
Height | 2'4" |
Weight | 39 lbs |
Generation | 3 |
"It flashes the light on its rear to communicate with other Volbeat. It loves the sweet aroma given off by Illumise."
Tips
Station Volbeat near DJ Rotom or a CD Player to keep the Hype specialty active, providing a constant mood boost for the surrounding area.
Volbeat and Illumise share the same Hydrated Flower Bed habitat, so you can befriend both from the same setup.
Furnish Volbeat's living area with dark, nature-themed, and wooden items to match its ideal environment and increase its Comfort Level.
Volbeat is one of the Hype-specialty Pokemon useful for the "Time to Party!" Important Request, where you need to raise the settlement's mood level.