What Happened to Hisuian Voltorb?

PONDERING VOLTORB
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[@braydenleaderofthetirkins1143]

I like Hisuian Voltorb. But it makes sense why a rambunctious electrical ball would be very annoying. Also, I like that it is just another plant 'mon.

[@Renegade77784]

I love Hisuian Voltorb it's cute and it doesn't mean any harm. Gyarados and Gastrodon won't like it though. 😈😂

[@WindriderDelta]

Me: Hisuian Voltorb is an okay design. GatorEX: The seeds in Voltorb's body cause a rattling sound when it moves Me: Hisuian Voltorb is a PERFECT design

[@jip0611]

So 2 Hisuian Voltorb make maracas?

[@WindriderDelta]

@@jip0611 ABSOLUTELY.

[@Raymond421]

Hisuian voltorb being a grass type is also cool since some plants explode in order to disperse their seeds

[@shadelightss]

Hisuian voltorb would get along with a creeper

[@NebuIize]

@@shadelightss aww man

[@owenbridgers]

I freaking love him. I love him so incredibly much. It makes me mad seeing people not liking him. Hes a good, happy boy.

[@cryofigment4949]

@@THGMR-ox7sd it does look lazy, and with low quality. If you are enjoying it so far though, you should buy it if you got the money. I think it's better to get the message across that we want this new gameplay first, and once they start making less comfortable zone games, we can demand for better development.

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

@@cryofigment4949 Maybe it is a little bit on the lazy side, sure, but let's be honest: what were they going to do with it while still keeping it recognizable as a Voltorb?

[@cryofigment4949]

@@matthewkuscienko4616 No, not Voltorb, I love this Voltorb, it's just silly enough. What looks lazy is the game, making people sceptical about it, which they should be.

[@cryofigment4949]

@@THGMR-ox7sd Dude, read the whole fucking thing. I actually am supporting buying the game if you like the concept and gameplay of what's going on so far. The game still needs improvements, a lot of them, but I'm willing to give them a chance to see this is what we want, and support the new gameply style. It's more important to get the new gamestyle over graphics, yes. But I also don't understand people that don't want the most out of their game from a multi million dollar company.

[@unionjack0638]

@@cryofigment4949 the Switch isn’t the PS5 dude

[@noireisbest6786]

I love Hisuian Voltorb, but I just realized with a hole on the top, it's literally the happiest bowling ball and I can't unsee it. It doesn't ruin the Pokemon, because the lore behind it is sad but mirrors how cruel people can be.

[@Marixchatt]

I mean, at this point many of the Hisuian pokemon will have tragic backstories. They were pushed to extinction by humans and no longer exist (or are very good at concealing their existance) in the modern day.

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

Maybe Hisuian Voltorb's origin is an example of human cruelty, but I can see why it got a reputation for being a pest, even if it was just trying to be friendly

[@fist-of-doom487]

It’s kind of a danger to everyone. It’s easily defused by plugging the hole. It’s a joyful Pokémon that’s oblivious to the danger it posses to everyone so it’s rejected by people. It’s harsh but you can’t have a ticking time bomb of electricity going loose in your town unsupervised especially in an age where most homes are made entirely of wood.

[@toniotrussardi8126]

@@fist-of-doom487 couldnt they find z way to insilate them/ or regulate the amount of eletricty they discharge? like a meter like they would still shock but wouldnt bother anyone

[@fist-of-doom487]

@@toniotrussardi8126 they pretty much do, they defuse the bomb and then remove it from the area. Theirs absolutely no way you’d be able to keep something as blissfully unaware as H Voltorb from not getting close. Theirs no feasible way to insulate every wild Voltorb so they best they can do is just temporarily keep them from going off and then remove them from the area.

[@UrSoulsBelong2Nahobeeho]

I like how Hisuian Voltorb's facial expression looks like it's carved out of wood, really nice detail tbh Not sure if I'll be using him on my PLA team, but, we haven't seen what it evolves into yet so he could become even better lol

[@frknspacewizardbrett6044]

Something I find interesting about this form of voltorb is that the electricity specifically comes out of the hole on its top. This would mean that regular voltorb doesn't have a convenient way to output electricity, which would cause it to build up electricity until it explodes (according to Pokedex entries, it does so from even rolling over a bump). This might even be why regular voltorb looks so angry all the time. This would also explain why the data on Hisuian voltorb doesn't mention anything about exploding often. We see from the trailers that it _can_, but it's not especially known for it like regular voltorb.

[@frknspacewizardbrett6044]

@Ik Potentially. Electrode is certainly more powerful (55 special attack to 80), which could be explained by the more effective output method. That might just be due to the additional size and raw power though, so nothing's certain.

[@glacierwolf2155]

I like how the common thread for Hisuian forms not existing later on is their mistreatment by humanity. For Hisuian Zoura and Zoroark, they quite literally exist _because_ of their mistreatment by humanity.

[@Wildcatt1999]

I was never a fan of the Voltorb line (mainly because I don't like Electrode) but Hisuian Voltorb looks kind of adorable. It's blocky eyebrows and happy eyes gives it a lot of charm. If Hisuian Electrode looks better than it's normal form, I just might use it on my team.

[@egotrips4810]

I didn't like Hisuian Voltorb at first but it MASSIVELY grew on me. At first it looked too happy/adorable (growing up seeing how angry Voltorb looks) but now I absolutely love the Hisuian form

[@edjstin5959]

imagine flip voltorb electrode has a stash confirmed

[@Deathnotefan97]

“It makes no sense why Voltorb would look like a pokeball” Early dex entries stated that Voltorb were first discovered _inside_ pokeball factories Seems pretty obvious the the reason they look like pokeballs is because they _are_ pokeballs that somehow came to life What really doesn’t make sense is why Foongus has a pokeball pattern

[@Psydkik]

Camouflage!

[@Deathnotefan97]

@@Psydkik except a pokeball is a terrible camouflage The best I can think is the pokeball pattern is there to _lure in_ humans for some reason, the question then is why?

[@Number15Official]

There is one Pokeball patterned Pokémon among us

[@roolz272]

@@Number15Official sus

[@ANJROTmania]

Instead of why wondering a creature of nature can look like man made object, why not the argument being turned around? Voltorb are creatures that said to hang around in power plants to siphon energy. If people rarely seen them to the point of their sighting are first recorded after Pokeball factories, that means that their evolution was tied to these industrial complex where people rarely be in except to work and wont focus on them. Hisuian Voltorb evolved to its current metalic form as industrialization caused increase in electrical output. They slowly abandon their seed dispersal method and rely on their electrical ability to function. This turn them more metalic to better conduct electricity. Maybe pokeball design AND Voltorb was designed/ evolved like that because thats the optimal design to store Pokemon DNA in data form. In Voltorb this comes naturally since they are shaped like that, and maybe early poke ball designers would have more opportunity to meet and observed them since Voltorb are attracted to their high energy location. tl;dr - Voltorb evolved naturally to be more electically conductive to better suit the industrialization. The shape and coloration of Voltorb is optimal for storage. This form can be adapted by engineers who would've often seen them into the optimal design for modern Pokeballs.

[@huntinhic4334]

just because of this, i like voltorb even more now! and a nice detail in the anime, usually when a voltorb was owned and cared for in a good way in the anime, they seemed really friendly and nice, but would accidently let out electrical shocks, kinda like pikachu

[@tacocheif429]

also the hole in its head to discharge electricity is a nice touch, which explains why current day voltorb explodes, which is becuase it doesnt have that hole to discharge, so it literally builds up electricity without discharging, causing it to explode dangerously

[@humanpersonthing]

Literally every Hisuian Pokémon has had an incredible design so far

[@AxelWedstar411]

For real. Some of the most creative designs to come out of the franchise in over a decade.

[@logansmith2703]

I've literally only seen 1 person say they hate him

[@urdeadnotbigsuprise7439]

And I bet that person wanted another popular mon to have a new form instead of Voltorb.

[@Rarest26]

That one person was Verlis, wasn't it?

[@maylabrown4584]

Grass and Electric Type is such a unique and cool typing

[@lordkermit4657]

finally, Rotom isn't alone anymore!

[@smileyboi9386]

@@lordkermit4657 tbh I forgot about rotom mow, the monster that pops up when I think rotom is always rotom wash.

[@PeterGriffin11]

I wonder if Electrode will also still be happy? None of it's Pokédex entry's mention it being a particularly angry Pokémon.

[@luigisilver818_7]

I really like Hisuian Voltorb, the pure concept of him is just so interesting. I was actually think a few days ago what other grass and electric types are there besides Rotom Mow, and look what happened lol. Playing Platinum too btw, I had fun with BD but it lacked something so I decided to go back to Platinum to see what I though of it now.

[@st4r64]

Really. I think he looks fine. I might use it if I don't go for Rowlet as my starter.

[@FazeParticles]

Same, tho I’m leaning towards Oshawott so I will want a grass or electric mon. Hisui Voltorb seems to be an excellent choice.

[@eightee7635]

I was surprised but indifferent at first, but he grew on me fast as hell, he's so cute and happy! :)

[@Alex-lc5dz]

He do be happy tho Edit: i would like to have a different evo

[@ben_has_hobbies]

I think that little ball guy is incredible cute. I never cared for Voltorb. This is the first time he looks cool.

[@neppyneppynepu]

Why does everyone seem to believe that the phrase "kicking them out" means LITERALLY KICKING THEM IT DOESN'T

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

Because it's the internet and people are often stupid, like it or not. But in this guy's case, I think he figured he could make a funny joke out of it

[@fiendnewsnetwork9639]

good clickbait. EVERYONE HATES HIM. Comments - "lol I love him tho"

[@nightmarishtaco3434]

It grows after a while, i was absolutely disgusted by it when i saw it but now its just a joyful lil guy who was abandoned enough to become an angry lil guy

[@Hertaspacestation6980]

The backstory is sad. At least they don't say that humans use Hisui Voltorb as weapons that destroy the Voltorbs themselve.

[@JaceOKami]

so in short, Hisui Voltorb became Kantonian Voltorb after finding Twitter.

[@standlethemandle]

he looks a little goofy but... he's trying his best

[@Katelizaj]

I heard on twitter that another reason he goes from happy to cold is because he goes from a living creature to a metal husk, like a robot, a “shell” of his former self

[@kuitaranheatmorus9932]

I must say learning more about Hisuian Voltorb was pretty cool

[@theR1ch]

I like him a lot. He's the complete opposite of normal Voltorb. He's a happy little wooden ball.

[@gamerguyandsomenumbers]

Hisuian Voltorb is leagues cooler than Kantonian Voltorb, imo.

[@mdeverhart]

First the people shun Zorua and Zoroark to die in the harsh environment, and now they're hating on Hisuian Voltorb? I swear the people in the Pokemon world annoy me sometimes.

[@scientistservant]

Hisuian Voltorb is just so happy! Just a little guy! How can people hate him? :(

[@magolor2706]

I really hope they make the electrode adorable too, the small black marks for eyes along with a constant large teethy grin looks... anything but adorable

[@marcorossi2854]

Honestly i really like hisuian voltorb, grass electric is a cool typing and it's design is simple yet very connected with the Pokémon world. I'm curious about the stats and the movepool it will get.

[@Blue-fg8vt]

The second animation seals the deal, where Voltorb tries too make up for it's mistakes. It's not just some obvious goofball they are genally kindhearted makeing it even more cruel what happens too them. Really hopeing we will be able too use them in future games.

[@MrDeez-ls8cy]

Wartortle: Ah shoot, a Voltorb. I'll try and tank it "It's Hisuian" Wartortle: I'm screwed

[@notsoAceTrainer]

This just adds more fuel to the fire of my Laventon being evil theory. Hisuian Voltorb were KICKED and who loves soccer? Britain... or in Pokémon terms, Galar! That pesky Laventon!

[@GatorEX]

I keep that flashback to Laventon saying “Pokémon are dangerous creatures,” in the trailer. This was the final piece, haha.

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

"It's spherical. SPHERICAL!!!"

[@Erik_Emer]

Wonder what Hisuian Electrode is, since regular Electrode is seemingly as happy.

[@Purple_Sloth]

He is just as good as kanto voltorb, and kanto voltorb is good. I really don’t understand why people hated the original voltorb anyway. I mean sure his design doesn’t have too much going for it, but it’s not supposed to, it’s supposed to camouflage into a pokeball.

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

@@THGMR-ox7sd It was because of what you mentioned that caused people to regard it's design as lazy, especially when you consider that for it's evolved form, Electrode, it doesn't change that much other than having it's colors reversed

[@anyjules]

I love your videos, keep up the good work ^^

[@aizoid4735]

Humans: kick voltorbs and kills zoroas. Also humans: why do legendary pokemon always punish us?

[@aaronlosey7201]

I've been trying to avoid hisui spoilers but I'm glad I caved and clicked this video. I was so worried legends arceus was going to be disappointing, like a lot of Pokemon games recently, but this voltorb alone is worth getting excited over.

[@suttagi]

i feel like it's evolved form is going to look more wooden and it's going to have a little leaf or flower sprouting out of the hole on it's head

[@Doodliver]

This man has a very nice voice, keeps things interesting

[@Mnemoniforma9.00]

The other day, I got kicked to an infinite loading screen while I was in the Grand Underground, and lost an unsaved Phanpy. I was so pissed off at ILCA

[@zetafish7347]

A lot of these hisuian forms so far have some sad backstories.

[@27thlegend70]

i mean it does go back to being happy when its an electrode

[@champion5531]

I love this form of voltorb. I think it looks cute. I’m probably going to use it on my team for legends Arceus.

[@Kiyouraa]

"hey, lets make voltorb in our new game" "bro we don't use metal in tradisional stuff" "change the metal with wood"

[@TreeckoBro]

Opening meme on point.

[@cheeseburgerlazers]

i LOVE its funky eyebrows and i want one so bad

[@eeveefennecfox]

this poor thing

[@damianlukas296]

They could give for ab hisuian electrode but the electrode can evolve into a new pokemon

[@absol102]

Def gonna use this mon 💯

[@mrgameandwatch9025]

He roll He happy But most importantly, He ball

[@alexe6813]

Spelling _Voltorb_ backwards becomes _Brotlov_ *Brought love.* Just putting that out there.

[@rasdan1192]

Why Hisuian Voltorb became the Voltorb we know: SOCIETY.

[@squeakboy3666]

people hate hisuian voltorb? i think its concept is pretty unique and i love its stupid eyebrows

[@kattnip500]

Now we just need a lore explanation for Porygon being only the 137th Pokemon in the National Dex

[@Johtothekid]

I love what you said about apricorns.

[@lonetigerx]

"It spouts these seeds out of the hole in its head" -ok so bullet seed as one of its move is confirmed

[@magmarxiogaming6717]

I'm curious with the potential for this, maybe it could have different forms depending on what type of ball or apricorn it's holding when it evolves. It could also be the reason great and heavy balls were with the ball guy invasion

[@earthboundfan9446]

Honestly this voltorb is definite team member also I kinda love the theory that the hisuian pokeballs were inspired by voltorb not the other way around like normal voltorb

[@SawkTheFighter13]

At first i was like meh, but only one day later and i love it. It's so nice that it smiles :))

[@mettfrr7688]

This is how hisuian people create a villain and the poor civilian of the future sinnoh have to deal with an angry ball

[@justafriendlycryptid]

It looks like a friend.

[@peng1luver259]

Imma catch me some of those Voltorb and make a playthrough of the game that way

[@FryedCalamari]

I wonder what it's evo will look like. I love Hisuian Voltorb so much!

[@officersoulknight6321]

Is it bad that I find this thing’s origin relatable

[@RGC_animation]

It reminds me of a bowling ball for some reason.

[@RatedAwesome]

He is basically a Poke Chia pet

[@Shinntoku]

My theory is that Hisuian Voltorb is a pokemon that parastizes apricorn trees, pretending to be am apricorn until it's large enough to go off alone

[@Psychic_Jaylen]

What the heck is that Pokedex entry for hisuian Voltorb that is beyond dirty and concerning

[@bruhstick6736]

I mean if youre gonna have another pokeball might as well make a pokeball pokemon based on it

[@Lucky-Nick123]

This is why I want one and i will always use it in battles with legendaries

[@INESZZ]

i really love him hes one of the cutest pokemon

[@wojteks1777]

I feel like the pokedex entry for hisuian electrode/(new pokemon) will be smth like this "Because of the pokemon growing up it no longer discharges when excited due to its increased control and smt smth"

[@akilcharles3473]

I never dislike Voltorb at all, to me now he looks like a creative Pokemon thats shape of a Pokeball which makes me want to use it on my team. But after hearing about his story makes me feel sad for it and make me appriciated it even more.

[@Val.Kyrie.]

Poor little guy 😭

[@mikewzowske]

Are spherical boi is now a wooden boi

[@Taijirai]

I would be ecstatic if BDSP got a DLC that gave you access to a space-time distortion and Hisuian pokemon. Now there's a reason to go back to play

[@WSNO]

now i want to travel back in time specifically to be friends with Hisuian Voltorb

[@13thfullmoon3]

I like it. I’m not sure if I’ll keep put on my final team. But I’m definitely using one in my play through.

[@royalpain9281]

So you’re going to abandon him? Just like everyone else? Kidding!

[@13thfullmoon3]

@@royalpain9281 I’m planning on using more than six Pokémon during my play through. He’ll have lots of other friends to be with and I’ll swap them around even after I beat the main story. I would never abandon any of them.

[@royalpain9281]

@@13thfullmoon3 oh uh….*hides my PC* neither would I…

[@duckjab1117]

the only thing I don’t like is how obsessed they are with the hole

[@dutrany7573]

I wonder what electrode will look like?

[@HuigbertsGamed]

Thumbnail: said no one ever

[@leftygurl]

kind of hoping it gets a new evolution, not just a hisuian electrode, mostly because i hate electrode and i would have less to make fun of it for if it got a better new form

[@sausage5488]

I love him

[@AresuKing]

Closing that hole means it cant relief itself and that why they got mad over time

[@thepikachugamer6775]

this pokemon has a "friendly personality". After I've played legends and some voltorb used self destruct on me I can confirm it does not have a friendly personality.

[@laziecatus7233]

Humans ruin everything in the pursuing of their own heaven, the theme makes sense lol

[@blackshadow1441]

There hasn’t been a grass/electric since mow rotom this is huge!

[@levelmakertoiletpaperediti1778]

game hasn't even been released yet and people still hate it

[@smackjack78]

At the moment, the eyes are what I think is off about Hisuian Voltorb, but over time, I think that will be nonexistent for me. Aside from that, fun personality like we saw in the short, and Electric/Grass is an interesting combo

[@Mnemoniforma9.00]

I think the eyes are what stand out about it though. It feels like embossed wood with N64 angles like Porygon has. It makes it very cartoony looking in comparison to the rest of Hisui, but it still contextually fits the aesthetic and scenario.

[@Waydewilson89]

It's a carved ascetic like kirts apri.balls

[@maripaws]

I love it so much, it's so cute.

[@SylverMaracti]

I found another team member for Legends, but why does it look like it came from a gamecube game?

[@vaporeon1166]

Oh my god hisuian voltorb is adorable. They look so happi :> I wanna hug them so much. But I feel bad for them because people and Pokémon don’t like them.

[@anotherordinaryguy4992]

Now we know why it's modern form is always pissed off at people.