Where is Volo after you beat him?

After defeating Volo, he escapes and is not seen again for the rest of the game, but before departing, Volo swears that he will discover all of Hisui’s mythological secrets and conquer Arceus, no matter how many years, decades, or centuries it takes him. The fate of Volo after the battle is a significant plot point, and his determination to uncover the secrets of Hisui and Arceus leaves room for potential future storylines.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What happens to Volo after you fight him?: Finally revealed as the true villain, Volo summons Giratina and players must fight both of them in order to save the world, after which Volo escapes.
2. Can you find Volo again?: Volo is not seen again for the rest of the game after he escapes, but there are hints of his potential return or involvement in future storylines.
3. What do you do after beating Volo in Arceus?: After beating Volo, players can complete the remaining story missions, re-challenge the eight main bosses, catch every mythical and legendary Pokémon, complete all 94 requests, complete the Pokédex, hunt for shiny Pokémon, battle the Miss Fortune Bandits, or take part in the Eternal Battle Reverie.

Volo’s Background and Motivations

4. Is Volo related to Cynthia?: Volo and Cogita are Cynthia’s ancestors, deepening the lore surrounding their family and adding complexity to Volo’s character.
5. Why does Volo betray you?: Volo betrays the player because he is a selfish cultist seeking to find Arceus and absorb its powers to destroy the world and create a new one he deems perfect.

Game Progression and Challenges

6. Can you catch Giratina after defeating Volo?: Before players can catch Giratina, they’ll first need to complete the main story and then beat Volo and Giratina in a trainer battle.
7. Do you have to fight Volo again if you lose to Giratina?: If you lose to Giratina, you start from the beginning, fighting Volo again, as the battles against Volo and Giratina are consecutive.
8. Can you get Arceus before Volo?: To find Arceus, you must first finish the main story and the post-game story, including defeating Volo.

Pokémon and Battles

9. Can Legendaries be shiny in Arceus?: All 11 available Legendaries, including Dialga and Palkia, are shiny locked in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
10. Which Pokémon can defeat Arceus?: The best Pokémon to defeat Arceus include Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Keldeo, Lucario, Mega Rayquaza, and Conkeldurr.
11. Does Arceus forgive Giratina?: Arceus heals Giratina after the timeline changes, and Giratina returns to the Reverse World to live in peace once more.

Post-Game Content

12. What happens when you beat Volo and Giratina?: Beating Volo and Giratina completes the post-game and unlocks the Azure Flute, required to summon Arceus, but you still need all 241 Pokémon to battle Arceus.
13. Do you have to beat Volo to get Thundurus?: To hunt for Thundurus, Tornadus, and Landorus, players need to defeat Volo in the Temple of Sinnoh and return to Galaxy HQ.

Character and Storyline

14. Is Volo Cynthia’s grandfather?: Volo and Cogita are Cynthia’s ancestors, but the exact nature of their relationship (such as grandfather) is not specified.
15. Why is Volo so hard to beat?: Volo is hard to beat because he effectively has eight Pokémon in his team, while players are limited to six, requiring players to do prep work to defeat him.