Volbeat

バルビート · Muciole

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.

Type: bug

Category: Firefly Pokémon
Japanese: バルビート
Height: 0.7 m
Weight: 17.7 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: Gray
Shape: Upright

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 065

/255
Attack 073

/255
Defense 075

/255
Sp. Atk 047

/255
Sp. Def 085

/255
Speed 085

/255

§ III

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§ IV

Volbeat through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KE

Kanako Eo

Kanako Eo is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2005 to 2019. Work spans series including XY, Black & White, and Platinum, with a cartoonish, playful approach—balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

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XY era
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02 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

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Diamond & Pearl era
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03 KK

Kent Kanetsuna

Kent Kanetsuna is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2021, with artwork appearing across the Diamond & Pearl era and into HeartGold & SoulSilver and Black & White. The work is often digital, colorful, and playful, with clear, focused compositions.

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Platinum era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
EX era
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Kyoko Umemoto

Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

1 card
Base era
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