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Larvesta.

national dex #636 · gen V
BST 360 · bug / fire
Larvesta official artwork
bugfire
#636 · gen V
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HP
55
ATK
85
DEF
55
SPA
50
SPD
55
SPE
60
BST 360 · best Attack 85 · worst Sp. Atk 50 · meters scale to 200

Larvesta is weak to Water, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingbugfire
AbilitiesFlame Body, Swarm
Height, weight1.1 m / 28.8 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
Previous
#635hydreigon
Dex position
#636 of 1025
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#637volcarona

Larvesta base stats

BST 360 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP55220314
Atk85157295
Def55103229
SpA5094218
SpD55103229
Spe60112240
BST360bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Larvesta weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Fire dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat2
ele1
gra¼
ice½
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Larvesta abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Flame BodyHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SwarmhiddenStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Larvesta evolution line

2 stages

Larvesta evolves into Volcarona: level it up to 59 or higher. How to evolve Larvesta, every game

Best Larvesta moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalThrashPHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
normalTake DownPHYS90

Larvesta moves

gen 9 · 66 moves · 15 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 7 egg · 6 tutor
45 moves · Larvesta appears in 8 games
EmberL1String ShotL1AbsorbL10Struggle BugL12Flame ChargeL30ScreechL30Leech LifeL36Bug BiteL40Take DownL48Double EdgeL60Flame WheelL60Bug BuzzL70AmnesiaL80ThrashL90Flare BlitzL100AcrobaticsTMBody SlamTMCalm MindTMEndureeggFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire SpinTMFlamethrowerTMGiga DrainTMHardeneggHeat WaveTMLight ScreenTMLungeTMMorning SuneggOverheatTMPounceTMProtectTMPsychicTMRestTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTera BlastTMTrailblazeTMU TurnTMWild ChargeTMWill O WispTMZen Headbuttegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 1
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 1
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Level 10
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 12
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 30
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 30
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Level 36
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 40
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 48
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 60
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 60
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 70
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 80
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 90
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Level 100
AcrobaticsflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
HardennormalSTAT--30Egg
Morning SunnormalSTAT--5Egg
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Egg
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Egg
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Egg
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Larvesta Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.

Shield

Larvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ultra Moon

It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.

Generation V3 entries
Black

This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.

White

The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.

Black 2, White 2

Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.

Larvesta species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorWhite
ShapeArmor
HabitatUnknown
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight28.8 kg (63.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience72
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#636
Unova (BW)#142
Unova (B2W2)#171
Conquest#173
Alola (USUM)#203
Akala (USUM)#104
Isle of Armor#186
Paldea#274
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread85 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statAttack 85good
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Larvesta

Larvesta is a Bug and Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun. Larvesta stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 28.8 kg (63.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Larvesta base stats

Larvesta has a base stat total of 360, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 85 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 50 (below average). Larvesta is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Larvesta weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Fire-type, Larvesta is weak to Water, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Larvesta 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Larvesta abilities

Larvesta's abilities include Flame Body, Swarm. Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Swarm, which strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Larvesta moves and learnset

Larvesta can learn 66 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Heat Wave (Fire, 95 power). For coverage, Larvesta can learn Double Edge (Normal), Thrash (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Larvesta

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Larvesta can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Larvesta yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Larvesta belongs to the Bug egg group. Larvesta is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Larvesta → Volcarona).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Larvesta. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Larvesta, or use the team builder to see how Larvesta fits into your squad.

Tools for Larvesta
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