#246 Larvitar

#246 Larvitar

Height0.6 m(1'12")
Weight72 kg(158.7 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 2

Larvitar's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 50
241
Attack 64
164
Defense 50
136
Sp. Atk 45
126
Sp. Def 50
136
Speed 41
118
921
Type Effectiveness

Larvitar Abilities

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Sand VeilHidden

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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Larvitar Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Rock Throwrockphysical5090Level 3The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage.
Paybackdarkphysical50100Level 6The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 9The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Scary Facenormalstatus100Level 12The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590Level 15Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100Level 18Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Screechnormalstatus85Level 21An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Smack Downrockphysical50100Level 24The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Crunchdarkphysical80100Level 27The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Earthquakegroundphysical100100Level 31The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Stone Edgerockphysical10080Level 33The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Thrashnormalphysical120100Level 36The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
SandstormrockstatusLevel 39A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090Level 42The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Earth Powergroundspecial90100TMThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Blastrockphysical2590TMThe user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sand Tombgroundphysical3585TMThe user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Spiteghoststatus100TMThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Stealth RockrockstatusTMThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Ancient Powerrockspecial60100EggThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
Assurancedarkphysical60100EggThis move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
CurseghoststatusEggA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Dragon DancedragonstatusEggThe user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.
Focus EnergynormalstatusEggThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Iron DefensesteelstatusEggThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Iron Headsteelphysical80100EggThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Outragedragonphysical120100EggThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Stompnormalphysical65100EggThe user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Larvitar Sprites

Pokedex 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.

Ruby

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.

In Other Languages

Larvitar's Japanese name is Yogiras (ヨーギラス). Here are all the official names for Larvitar across different languages:

JapaneseヨーギラスYogiras
Korean애버라스
Chinese (Traditional)幼基拉斯
FrenchEmbrylex
GermanLarvitar
SpanishLarvitar
ItalianLarvitar
Chinese (Simplified)幼基拉斯

Larvitar Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time10,240 steps(40 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship35
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience60

How to Get Larvitar

Larvitar can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Larvitar in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Larvitar

Larvitar is a Rock/Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 300, Larvitar is classified as a Rock Skin Pokémon and is part of the Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar evolution line.

In competitive play, Larvitar is placed in the AG tier where it holds a 0.01% usage rate. Its key abilities are Guts and Sand Veil, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Larvitar is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Larvitar can learn 80 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include , Dragon Dance, Crunch, Ancient Power. Standing at 0.6m tall and weighing 72kg, Larvitar has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Johto region games.