Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 72
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 28.8 kg (63.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Fire dual typing.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Generation VII
When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.
Generation VIII
The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.
Larvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
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.
Generation VI
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.
The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 10 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 12 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 30 | Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 60 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Flame WheelSTAB | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 70 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 80 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 90 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 100 | Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
38 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Morning Sun | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Larvesta
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Larvesta
Larvesta is a Bug and Fire-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Larvesta Base Stats
Larvesta has a base stat total of 360, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
