How to Win Voltorb Flip: Complete Minigame Guide

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Learn how to beat this logic puzzle & earn more coins

Co-authored by Bryson Maddock and Hunter Rising

Last Updated: July 30, 2026 Fact Checked

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Voltorb Flip Strategy

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How to Win Voltorb Flip

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In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Voltorb Flip was added as a fun minigame for earning coins. Even though winning Voltorb Flip takes a bit of luck, there are still some easy tips and tricks to follow so you earn the most coins when you play. Keep reading, and we’ll walk you through winning strategies for the game, plus remind you how to play.

Best Strategies for Voltorb Flip

Flip over all the cards in rows with 0 Voltorbs.
Mark and avoid rows where the points and Voltorbs add up to 5.
Check for rows that can only have 2s or 3s.
Calculate the totals of unflipped cards to determine their values.
Flip cards in rows with high point totals and low Voltorb counts.

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Voltorb Flip Strategy

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If the bottom number at the end of a row or column has 0 Voltorbs marked, then all the cards contain a multiplier value. You can safely flip over all the cards without any risks.^{[1]
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Use the memo feature to leave notes on potential card values. If you think a card has a Voltorb or a specific value, click on the memo button on the side of the screen. When you click on a card, you can mark it with a 1, 2, 3, or Voltorb so you have an idea of what could be underneath.^{[2]
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- Click the memo button again to exit the feature and flip cards over again.
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Mark and ignore rows where the card sum and Voltorbs equal 5. Add the sum of the multipliers in a row to the number of Voltorbs. If the total equals 5, then the only cards in that row are 1s and Voltorbs. You don’t need to reveal 1s to win Voltorb Flip, so just mark the row with the memo feature so you don’t spend more time on that row.^{[3]
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- You can leave cards unflipped if a row has:
  - 4 Voltorbs and 1 point
  - 3 Voltorbs and 2 points
  - 2 Voltorbs and 3 points
  - 1 Voltorb and 4 points
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Check for rows that cannot contain any 1s. If a row doesn’t contain any 1s, then you have to find and flip all the multiplier cards in that row. Mark each card in the row with a Voltorb, 2, and 3 to keep track of their values. Rows cannot have a 1-multiplier if they include:^{[4]
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- 3 Voltorbs and at least 5 points
- 2 Voltorbs and at least 8 points
- 1 Voltorb and at least 11 points
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Calculate the remaining values of unflipped cards in a row. Once you flip over a few cards, it’s easier to deduce what the other cards in your row could be. Subtract the values of the flipped cards from the total sum to see how many points are left over and determine their potential values.^{[5]
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- Example: If a row has 6 points and 2 Voltorbs, and you’ve already flipped a 2 over, you know there are 4 more points leftover. Because the Voltorbs take up 2 cards, you know the other 2 cards either have to be 1 and 3, or 2 and 2.
- Once you determine what cards could potentially be, use the memo feature to mark them.
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Compare rows and columns to see if any numbers are impossible. As you flip over and mark the different cards, check the column and the row to determine how the points and Voltorbs are split up between the cards. If a card can only be a certain value for a row, but it can’t be that value for the column, then it’s most likely a Voltorb.^{[6]
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- Example: A row has 4 points and 2 Voltorbs, and a 2 is revealed. A column has 7 points and 2 Voltorbs, and a 1 is revealed.
  - The unflipped squares in the row are two 1s and 2 Voltorbs.
  - The unflipped squares in the column are two 3s and 2 Voltorbs.
  - The card where the row and column intersect cannot be a 1 or a 3, so it has to be a Voltorb.
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Prioritize rows with the lowest number of Voltorbs. You’re more likely to flip over a multiplier if there are fewer Voltorbs in a row. Look for intersections of rows and columns that have high points and few Voltorbs for the best chances of flipping over a multiplier.^{[7]
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- Example: If an 8 point/1 Voltorb column intersects with a 7 point/1 Voltorb row, then the card has a good chance of being a multiplier.
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Quit the round if you ever feel stuck. You lose all the coins you earn during a level if you flip over even a single Voltorb, but you get to keep the coins if you quit. If you’re really stuck and are unsure if the cards have a Voltorb underneath them, then it’s probably smarter to quit and bank what you’ve earned instead of risking a game over.
- When you quit the game, you’ll start back at level 1 the next time you play.

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How to Play Voltorb Flip

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Voltorb Flip has a 5x5 grid of face-down cards that each have 1, 2, 3, or a Voltorb. The end of each row or column has 2 different numbers. The top number shows the sum of the multipliers in that row, and the bottom number shows the number of Voltorbs.^{[8]
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Earn coins by flipping over multiplier cards. Tap or click on a card to flip it over. The first multiplier you flip over adds that number of coins to your bank. After that, each additional card you flip multiplies the coin total for the round.
- Example: If you flip a 2 over first, you earn 2 coins. If the next card you flip is another 2, then multiply your score by 2 for a total of 4 coins.
If at any point you reveal a Voltorb card, your game automatically ends. Any coins you earned from your current level disappear, and you’ll start back at level 1 the next time you play.

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How to Win Voltorb Flip

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Win a level if you flip over all the 2s and 3s. A message appears on screen as soon as you flip over the last 2- or 3-multiplier on the board. Any coins you earned for the level get added to your bank so they’re safe, and then the next level begins.^{[9]
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- It’s okay if you still have unflipped 1-multipliers on the board because you don’t need them to move on to a new level.
If you’re worried about flipping a Voltorb over and don’t want to lose coins, then select Quit from the menu. While it will end the game and reset your progress, all the coins you earned will get added to your bank.
When you hit 50,000 coins in Voltorb Flip, you’ve reached the limit! The game you were playing will end right away, and you won’t be able to play again until you redeem some of your coins for prizes.

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Voltorb Flip FAQ

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Where can you play Voltorb Flip? If you’re playing Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver, Pokémon expert Bryson Maddock instructs visiting the Game Corner in Goldenrod City or Celadon City and talk to the NPC sitting at the large table to start the game.^{[10]
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- Don’t have the Pokémon games? No problem! Try the online version made by a fan of the game.
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How many levels does Voltorb Flip have? Voltorb Flip has 8 levels that get more challenging as you progress. Each level increases the multipliers but also adds more Voltorbs to the board. Even after beating the eighth level, you can keep playing to earn more coins.
- You only reach level 8 if you win the game 5 times in a row and have flipped over 8 multiplier cards in each game.
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Is Voltorb Flip always solvable? Sometimes, Voltorb Flip levels are easy to deduce and solve completely, but other times, the game leaves it up to chance. Because the levels and placements are randomly generated, you may just have to
- While there are online solver tools, they are not always correct. Games are randomly generated and luck-based, so solvers can make the best guess but there’s a chance they could be wrong.
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What prizes can you get from Voltorb Flip? Winning Voltorb Flip earns coins you can redeem at a Game Corner for TMs, items, and even Pokémon to add to your party. The prizes you can buy with your coins include:^{[12]
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- TMs
  - Substitute - 2,000 coins
  - Endure - 2,000 coins
  - Swords Dance - 4,000 coins
  - Double Team - 4,000 coins
  - Hidden Power - 5,000 coins
  - Rest - 6,000 coins
  - Flamethrower - 10,000 coins
  - Ice Beam - 10,000 coins
  - Thunderbolt - 10,000 coins
  - Psychic - 10,000 coins
  - Gyro Ball - 10,000 coins
  - Giga Impact - 15,000 coins
- Items
  - Silk Scarf - 1,000 coins
  - Wide Lens - 1,000 coins
  - Zoom Lens - 1,000 coins
  - Metronome - 1,000 coins
- Pokémon
  - Abra - 200 coins
  - Ekans - 700 coins
  - Sandshrew - 700 coins
  - Dratini - 2,100 coins
  - Mr. Mime - 3,333 coins
  - Eevee - 6,666 coins
  - Porygon - 9,999 coins
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Is Voltorb Flip the same as Minesweeper? Voltorb Flip is similar to playing Minesweeper because the Voltorbs are mines that end the game when you reveal them. However, it does not have the same rules or gameplay as Minesweeper.
- Voltorb Flip also has elements similar to Picross puzzles. Picross puzzles have numbers next to the grid noting how many squares in a row should be filled in. Voltorb Flip has similar numbers telling you the total value of the multipliers and the number of Voltorbs in a row.

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