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MythicalGeneration VI · #0721 — Steam Pokémon
Volcanion is a mythical Fire/Water-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VI as National Pokédex number 721, making it the final entry in the Central Kalos Pokédex. Unlike legendary Pokémon that typically inhabit specific locations in games, Volcanion is classified as mythical, meaning it was originally distributed only through official Nintendo events, making it exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors. With a base stat total of 600, Volcanion possesses a well-rounded offensive profile centered around its exceptional Special Attack stat of 130, complemented by solid defenses and a respectable Attack stat of 110. The Pokémon was officially revealed on December 14, 2015, following a leak in CoroCoro magazine, generating significant excitement within the community as the last mythical Pokémon of the Generation VI era.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
195.0kg
Category
Steam Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Volcanion Biology & Physical Characteristics
Volcanion is a primarily maroon, quadrupedal Pokémon with a distinctive segmented body structure that reflects its dual Fire/Water typing. Its upper body features pointed ears with blue interiors, bright blue eyes, and striking yellow markings around the eyes that resemble eyebrows and eyelashes, while a pointed yellow mandible and spike-like cheek protrusions give it an aggressive appearance. The creature's body composition is particularly unique: a considerably larger, hunched front portion transitions through a thin blue waist to smaller hips, with four yellow diamond-shaped bumps adorning the chest area. Its legs are notable for their contrasting design, featuring thin blue upper portions and larger maroon lower segments, with short blunt growths at each ankle and three-clawed feet. Most remarkably, Volcanion possesses two arm-like cannons protruding from the back of its front body segment that normally hold together to form a ring, each separated into three segments by bright blue lines with yellow bumps and blue dots decorating their surfaces. The creature's internal physiology is equally extraordinary—it contains an organ that allows it to vaporize water it absorbs through its Water Absorb ability using extremely high temperatures, enabling the cannons on its back to expel the resulting steam with tremendous force.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Volcanion Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Volcanion is classified as genderless and belongs to the Undiscovered egg group, making it impossible to breed in any Pokémon games. This classification is typical of mythical Pokémon, which are designed to be one-of-a-kind creatures that cannot be reproduced through conventional breeding mechanics. The genderless status emphasizes Volcanion's otherworldly and potentially divine nature, removing it from the typical reproductive biological cycles that govern ordinary Pokémon populations. With a base happiness of 100—higher than the standard 70—Volcanion begins gameplay with an unusually strong affinity toward its trainer, suggesting that despite its rarity and mythical designation, it is inherently trusting and cooperative. The 120-cycle egg hatch counter, which would translate to approximately 30,584 to 30,840 steps if it could be hatched, is purely informational data with no practical application given the Undiscovered classification. This breeding restriction ensures that Volcanion remains forever unique and irreplaceable in any trainer's collection, maintaining its special status as a mythical Pokémon that cannot be duplicated through standard gameplay mechanisms.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ruby sapphire
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platinum
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firered leafgreen
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heartgold soulsilver
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diamond pearl
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emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
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ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
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black white
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platinum
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heartgold soulsilver
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firered leafgreen
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black 2 white 2
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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Volcanion Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Volcanion does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, existing as a standalone mythical species with no evolutionary relatives. Unlike many other Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, Volcanion lacks a Mega Evolution form, differentiating it from the generation's emphasis on Mega Evolution as a battle mechanic. This absence of evolution underscores Volcanion's status as a complete and unique mythical Pokémon—a being that emerged fully formed rather than developing through transformation stages. The lack of an evolutionary chain contributes to its mysterious and primordial quality, suggesting that Volcanion represents an ancient or otherworldly lifeform that transcends the typical growth mechanisms observed in ordinary Pokémon. Its stagnant position in the evolutionary hierarchy paradoxically grants it greater prestige, as it remains forever in its perfected form, unchanged and unchanging.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Volcanion Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Volcanion inhabits remote, mountainous regions where human presence is minimal, living in environments shrouded by the dense fog and billowing steam it perpetually releases. According to Pokédex entries, it lets out enormous billows of steam and uses this fog as a veil to disappear from sight, suggesting both defensive and possibly shy behavior despite its powerful appearance. The steam expelled from the arm cannons on its back possesses enough raw power to blow away entire mountains, making Volcanion an incredibly dangerous Pokémon when provoked or threatened. Despite its mythical status and the destructive potential of its abilities, Volcanion possesses a base friendship of 100, indicating a surprisingly benevolent nature toward those who earn its trust. The Pokémon's preference for isolated mountain dwellings suggests it is a solitary creature that avoids confrontation with civilization, perhaps explaining why confirmed sightings are extraordinarily rare and why it remains largely mysterious to the scientific community.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.
It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.
Volcanion Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Volcanion is a straightforward portmanteau of "volcano" and "ion," directly referencing the Pokémon's volcanic origins and its apparent electrical or energetic properties. The Japanese name ボルケニオン (Borukenion) uses the same etymological foundation, translating the concept into katakana while maintaining the essence of volcanic imagery. Visually, Volcanion's design synthesizes volcanology with mechanical aesthetics, featuring cannon-like protrusions that evoke both organic growth and engineered weaponry. The maroon coloration and segmented body structure recall molten lava and the geological strata of mountains, while the blue accent colors represent water and steam—a visual representation of the Fire/Water type duality. The pointed ears, aggressive mandible, and overall hunched posture give Volcanion an intimidating, primordial appearance reminiscent of ancient mythological creatures rather than modern-day fauna. The yellow diamond markings and geometric patterns suggest both eyes (the yellow marks over them) and armor plating, creating a design that balances organic vulnerability with fortified strength. The internal steam-vaporization mechanism, while biologically speculative, perfectly encapsulates the design philosophy: a creature that embodies the transformative power of thermodynamics and elemental conversion.
Learnable Moves
Volcanion can learn 82 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| heat crash | fire | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steam eruption | water | Special | 110 | 95 | 5 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Volcanion Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Volcanion operates as a special attacker and mixed physical-special sweeper with excellent coverage potential thanks to its Fire/Water typing and diverse movepool. Its Special Attack base stat of 130 stands as its primary offensive tool, supported by a respectable Attack stat of 110, allowing it to function effectively as either a pure special attacker or a mixed threat that opponents cannot safely predict. The Defense stat of 120 provides solid physical bulk, while the Speed stat of 70 is notably mediocre, making Volcanion a slower Pokémon that requires strategic team support or priority moves to function effectively in faster-paced metagames. Its signature move, Steam Eruption, combines the power of both its types, dealing 110 power Water-type damage with 95 accuracy and potentially burning the target, making it an exceptionally strong STAB option. With access to moves including Flare Blitz, Overheat, Hydro Pump, and Heavy Slam, Volcanion possesses excellent type coverage that allows it to threaten most competitive threats. The Water Absorb ability functions as both passive recovery and typing defense, allowing Volcanion to absorb Water-type moves and heal 25% of its maximum HP, effectively countering Water-based offensive strategies. Its mythical status and event-exclusive availability historically restricted its competitive viability to formats permitting mythical Pokémon, though its solid stat distribution and movepool make it a legitimate threat in any metagame where it is allowed.
Commonly Asked Questions About Volcanion
What type is Volcanion?
Volcanion is a fire and water type Pokemon.
What does Volcanion evolve from?
Volcanion does not evolve.
What are Volcanion's weaknesses?
Volcanion is weak to ground, rock and electric type moves.
Volcanion Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Volcanion emerged as a significant cultural touchstone within the Pokémon community primarily due to the mystery surrounding its mythical status and event-exclusive availability, generating intense speculation and excitement leading up to its official reveal. The Pokémon received notable mainstream exposure through its starring role in the nineteenth Pokémon film, "Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel" (2016), which aired worldwide and introduced this mythical creature to audiences far beyond dedicated gaming communities. The film's narrative centered on Volcanion's character arc and its relationship with a human protagonist, substantially elevating its cultural prominence and cementing it as a fan-favorite mythical Pokémon despite its brief time in the franchise. The extreme rarity of obtaining Volcanion through official event distribution contributed to its status as a coveted collectible, with trainers who successfully obtained event-distributed copies viewing them as trophy Pokémon representing their dedication to the franchise. Online communities extensively discussed Volcanion's design, abilities, and competitive viability, spawning fan art, strategy discussions, and lore theories that explored the implications of a Pokémon capable of absorbing water and converting it to destructive steam. Its position as the final Pokémon in the Central Kalos Pokédex imbued it with symbolic significance as the "last" addition to that particular generation's roster, marking a historical endpoint in the Kalos regional Pokédex.
Where to Find Volcanion in Every Pokémon Game
Volcanion is a mythical Pokémon with severely restricted availability, originally accessible only through official Nintendo event distributions rather than through standard gameplay or wild encounters. In Generation VI games (Pokémon X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), Volcanion was not obtainable through any in-game method, requiring trainers to receive it exclusively through event distributions conducted at official Pokémon Centers, gaming retailers, or through internet download events. The distribution window for event Volcanion was time-limited, concluding in 2016, making it impossible for trainers who missed the event period to obtain it legitimately in Generation VI games. Subsequent generations have provided limited opportunities to obtain Volcanion through various event distributions and special distributions in later games such as Pokémon Sun and Moon, though availability remains strictly controlled and event-dependent. As of Generation IX and the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Volcanion may be obtainable through official distribution events or story-related encounters, though complete details regarding its availability in the newest generation remain subject to official Nintendo announcements. The extreme rarity and event-exclusive nature of Volcanion distribution has resulted in its considerable value among collectors, with event-received specimens being particularly prized for their legitimacy. Players seeking to obtain Volcanion must actively monitor official Pokémon Company announcements and participate in special event distributions, making it one of the most difficult Pokémon to legitimately obtain without external assistance or secondary market acquisition.