Volcarona is based on a moth, particularly the Atlas moth or cecropia moth. Conceptually, it seems to be derived from the phrase “like a moth to a flame”, which refers to the observed positive phototaxis demonstrated by moths. It may be based on a solar deity. Its wings may be based on the petals of a tiger lily, having the same number of extensions, black spots, and red-orange coloring. The black spots on its wings may also represent the dark spots on the sun. The head and antennae of Volcarona bear a resemblance to the headpiece of Hathor, which depicts the horns of the goddess cradling a disk representing the sun in between. Volcarona’s appearance may also be loosely based on a seraph, a type of angel that is often associated with fire, as its name literally translates to “burning one”. Like Volcarona, seraphim are often depicted with six red wings and no legs.
Volcarona is a combination of volcano and corona, referring to its Fire type and status as the Sun Pokémon. It may also refer to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
Ulgamoth is a combination of ウルカヌス Urukanusu (Vulcan), 蛾 ga (moth), and moth.
No: 637
English Name: Volcarona
Japanese Name: Urugamosu
Generation: 5
Type: Bug, Fire
Species: Sun Pokémon
Abilities: Flame Body, Swarm (hidden ability)
Evolution: Larvesta > Volcarona
Volcarona is a large, moth-like Pokémon with four small feet. It appears to have compound eyes that are two shades of blue, and there is a red horn-like structure on each side of its face. The fuzz on its upper body is smoky white and tangled. Its abdomen is black in the center and light blue with black dots on the outside. It has six leaf-like wings that are orange in color and have small black spots. Volcarona releases fiery scales from its wings to create a sea of fire. It is said that its fires can replace the sun when it is dark with ash, and it has been known to rescue freezing Pokémon. it can cloak itself with fire and dance to use its signature move, Fiery Dance.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Pokemon White: A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Pokemon Black 2: Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
pokemon White 2: Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Pokemon X: A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Pokemon Y: When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
