Larvesta Evolution
Larvesta Abilities
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.
Larvesta Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | fire | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| String Shot | bug | status | – | 95 | Level 1 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Flame Charge | fire | physical | 50 | 100 | Level 6 | Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Level 12 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Flame Wheel | fire | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 18 | The user attacks by cloaking itself in fire and charging at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 24 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Screech | normal | status | – | 85 | Level 30 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 36 | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | Level 42 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | Level 48 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Amnesia | psychic | status | – | – | Level 54 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 60 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Flare Blitz | fire | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 66 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Calm Mind | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Fire Blast | fire | special | 110 | 85 | TM | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Fire Spin | fire | special | 35 | 85 | TM | The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| Flamethrower | fire | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Heat Wave | fire | special | 95 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Overheat | fire | special | 130 | 90 | TM | The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psychic | psychic | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Solar Beam | grass | special | 120 | 100 | TM | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Wild Charge | electric | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Will O Wisp | fire | status | – | 85 | TM | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | physical | 80 | 90 | TM | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Absorb | grass | special | 20 | 100 | Egg | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Harden | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
| Morning Sun | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Thrash | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Egg | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
Larvesta Sprites
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.
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.
Larvesta's Japanese name is Merlarva (メラルバ). Here are all the official names for Larvesta across different languages:
Larvesta Breeding
How to Get Larvesta
Larvesta can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Larvesta in every game where it is available:
About Larvesta
Larvesta is a Bug/Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 360, Larvesta is classified as a Torch Pokémon and is part of the Larvesta → Volcarona evolution line.
In competitive play, Larvesta is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Flame Body and Swarm, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Larvesta is weak to Rock, Water, Flying-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Larvesta can learn 61 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 1.1m tall and weighing 28.8kg, Larvesta has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.