Volbeat Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Volbeat cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Accelgor and Anorith.
2024-06-18
Popularity Rank: #884
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #950
2019 survey: #599
#884 / 1025
#0313
Volbeat
Firefly Pokémon
With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0313
Height
0.7 m
Weight
17.7 kg
Capture rate
150 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
100% male
Hatch steps
3,825 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Color
Gray
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Upright
Volbeat — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Volbeat stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Volbeat feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Volbeat is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Volbeat has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Volbeat from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Celestial Storm
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Common
XY
Uncommon
Triumphant
Common
Great Encounters
Common
Emerald
Uncommon
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Delta Species
Uncommon
Showing 9 of 9 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Volbeat edition
Binder geometry for Volbeat: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Volbeat #17 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Volbeat binder page.
Volbeat #9 (Twilight Masquerade) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Volbeat #17 (Primal Clash) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Volbeat mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Volbeat chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Celestial Storm
Uncommon
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Primal Clash
Common
XY
Uncommon
Triumphant
Common
Great Encounters
Common
Emerald
Uncommon
Right page
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Delta Species
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Volbeat cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Volbeat
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Volbeat
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #313 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Volbeat (バルビート) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🐛 Bugs & Insects, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Volbeat's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Volbeat on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Volbeat — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
65
Attack
73
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
47
Sp. Def
85
Speed
85
Total: 430
Players file Volbeat around tier "ZU" while Ability Illuminate (Doubles the wild encounter rate.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-bug Volbeat spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Prankster is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Volbeat — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Volbeat, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.
VOLBEAT’s tail glows like a lightbulb. With other VOLBEAT, it uses its tail to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. This POKéMON loves the sweet aroma given off by ILLUMISE.
With their taillights lit, VOLBEAT fly in a swarm, drawing geometric designs in the night sky. They move their nests if their pond water becomes dirty.
A second dex beat (Firered) frames Volbeat as one that lives around clean ponds.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Volbeat shows up in Pearl lore as one that communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Volbeat
Spanish
Volbeat
French
Muciole
Italian
Volbeat
Japanese
バルビート
Japanese (Romaji)
Barubeat
Korean
볼비트
Chinese (Simplified)
电萤虫
Chinese (Traditional)
電螢蟲
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