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Larvitar.

national dex #246 · gen II
BST 300 · rock / ground
Larvitar official artwork
rockground
#246 · gen II
Profile
HP
50
ATK
64
DEF
50
SPA
45
SPD
50
SPE
41
BST 300 · best Attack 64 · worst Speed 41 · meters scale to 200

Larvitar is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel and resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typingrockground
AbilitiesGuts, Sand Veil
Height, weight0.6 m / 72.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster
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#245suicune
Dex position
#246 of 1025
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#247pupitar

Larvitar base stats

BST 300 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP50210304
Atk64119249
Def5094218
SpA4585207
SpD5094218
Spe4178199
BST300bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Larvitar weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Rock / Ground dual typing
nor½
fir½
wat4
ele0
gra4
ice2
fig2
poi¼
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Water (4x), Grass (4x), Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Resists
Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Rock
Immune to
Electric

Larvitar abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
GutsIncreases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Sand VeilhiddenIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Larvitar evolution line

3 stages

Larvitar evolves into Pupitar: level it up to 30 or higher. How to evolve Larvitar, every game

Best Larvitar moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
groundEarthquakePHYS100
rockStone EdgePHYS100
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
groundDigPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalThrashPHYS120
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Larvitar moves

gen 9 · 88 moves · 17 level-up · 46 TM/HM · 10 egg · 15 tutor
53 moves · Larvitar appears in 14 games
LeerL1TackleL1Rock ThrowL3BiteL9Stomping TantrumL18ScreechL21Rock SlideL22Smack DownL24Dark PulseL32Scary FaceL36ThrashL36PaybackL37SandstormL39CrunchL43EarthquakeL50Stone EdgeL50Hyper BeamL57Ancient PowereggAssuranceeggBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMBulldozeTMCurseeggDigTMDouble EdgeTMDragon DanceeggEarth PowerTMEndureTMFacadeTMFocus EnergyeggGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMIron DefenseeggIron HeadeggMud ShotTMMud SlapTMOutrageeggProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRock BlastTMRock TombTMSand TombTMSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSpiteTMStealth RockeggStompeggSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Rock ThrowSTABrockPHYS5090%15Level 3
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 9
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Level 18
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 21
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Level 22
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15Level 24
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Level 32
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 36
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 36
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10Level 37
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 39
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 43
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 50
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5Level 50
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5Level 57
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Egg
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10Egg
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20Egg
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Egg
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Egg
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Egg
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Egg
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Egg
StompnormalPHYS65100%20Egg
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor

Larvitar Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.

Shield

It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

Born underground, it eats its way through dirt to the surface, where its parents are. It doesn’t deal well with the bright light it finds there.

Ultra Moon

Raised on nutrients it finds in the dirt, it eats roughly a mountain’s worth of dirt before it becomes a pupa.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it falls asleep so it can grow.

Y

Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Larvitar is born deep under the ground. To come up to the surface, this Pokémon must eat its way through the soil above. Until it does so, Larvitar cannot see its parents.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow.

Black 2, White 2

Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow.

HeartGold

It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it falls asleep so it can grow.

SoulSilver

It is born deep underground. It can’t emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

LARVITAR is born deep under the ground. To come up to the surface, this POKéMON must eat its way through the soil above. Until it does so, LARVITAR cannot see its parent’s face.

Emerald

A LARVITAR is born deep under the ground. It must eat its way through the soil above and reach the surface for it to see its parents’ faces.

FireRed

It is born deep underground. It can’t emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.

LeafGreen

It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.

Silver

It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.

Crystal

Born deep under­ ground, this POKéMON becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.

Larvitar species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorGreen
ShapeUpright
HabitatMountain
Height0.6 m (1'12")
Weight72.0 kg (158.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMonster
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience60
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#246
Johto#244
Johto (HGSS)#249
Unova (B2W2)#292
Conquest#079
Kalos Mountain#102
Alola (USUM)#247
Akala (USUM)#148
Galar#383
Crown Tundra#139
Paldea#316
Lumiose City#206
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread64 Atk / 45 SpA
Best statAttack 64average
Speed tier41 Speslow
Defensive load6 weak / 5 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Larvitar

Larvitar is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil. Larvitar stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 72.0 kg (158.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Larvitar base stats

Larvitar has a base stat total of 300, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 64 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 41 (below average). Larvitar is slow with a base Speed of 41.

Larvitar weaknesses and resistances

As a Rock and Ground-type, Larvitar is weak to Water (4x), Grass (4x), Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Larvitar 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Larvitar abilities

Larvitar's abilities include Guts, Sand Veil. Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Veil, which increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Larvitar moves and learnset

Larvitar can learn 88 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 46 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power). For coverage, Larvitar can learn Hyper Beam (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal), Thrash (Normal).

Training Larvitar

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Larvitar can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Larvitar yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Larvitar belongs to the Monster egg group. Larvitar is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar).

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

Tools for Larvitar
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