Dr. Lava on X: Voltorb Origins: Voltorb is based on Tsukumogami from Japanese folklore -- tools that have come to life and become self-aware on their 100th birthday. This is why Voltorb's

This is a Whiptounge Bulborb from the Distant Tundra hate post. Hate them. : r/Pikmin

X-এ Dr. Lava: Pokemon: Only in Japan When you actually SEE a Pokemon Self-Destruct, you can't help but wonder how could they possibly recover from that? This Ken Sugimori artwork was featured

For those who ridiculize Voltorb's design for looking like a pokeball : r/pokemon

Gen 5 Historia: Pokemon Origin Stories (Part 2) – Lava Cut Content

Hisuian Voltorb #173 Prices, Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe

Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 6) – Lava Cut Content

Gen 5 Historia: Pokemon Origin Stories (Part 3) – Lava Cut Content

List of Tsukumogami, Warriors Of Myth Wiki

Hisuian Voltorb Is Based On The Japanese Firework Shell : r/pokemon