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Volcarona

Best Volcarona build

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Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.

Moves (4 slots)

SlotMoveKindWhyEvolves into
1Core (starting move) Bug Bite Bug Melee A quick bite in a short arc. X-Scissorneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°
2Crowd clear Heat Wave Fire Burst Explodes in flames in every direction. Eruptionneeds Vigor · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce
3Close defense Fire Spin Fire Orbit Flames that spin around you. Constant defense. Sacred Fireneeds Synthesis · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius
4Flex / damage Flamethrower Fire Spray A short fan of flames that burns. Overheatneeds Reflexes · ×1.7 damage, +4 shots and +1 pierce

How to play the run

  1. Level Bug Bite first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
  2. Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Bug Bite into X-Scissor (×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°).
  3. Add Heat Wave for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
  4. Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Bug Bite with Heat Wave so both fire together from one slot.
  5. Hold Life Orb: +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
  6. Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.

Level-up card priority

  1. Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
  2. Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).evolution
  3. Synthesis — +0.9 HP regenerated per second.evolution
  4. Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.evolution

Items

Life Orb — +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP.

Alternative: Choice Band — +40% damage, but you can't switch moves.

Permanent upgrades first

  1. Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
  2. Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
  3. Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
  4. Critical Hit (+3% critical chance (x1.5 damage), 6,300 coins to max)

Best weather

Harsh sunlight: Fire is boosted and Water is weakened.

Super effective against

GrassIcePsychicBugDarkSteel

Best rift arenas for this build

Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Volcarona build in PokéSurvivor?

Bug Bite, Heat Wave, Fire Spin, Flamethrower, holding Life Orb. Take Power, Vigor, Synthesis, Reflexes so the moves can evolve at max level.

What item should Volcarona hold?

Life Orb (+30% damage, but each attack costs a little hp.) If you find Choice Band first, it is a good alternative.

How do Volcarona's moves evolve?

Bug Bite → X-Scissor (needs Power); Heat Wave → Eruption (needs Vigor); Fire Spin → Sacred Fire (needs Synthesis); Flamethrower → Overheat (needs Reflexes).

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