| National № | 636 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Fire |
| Species | Torch Pokémon |
| Height | 3′7″ (1.09m) |
| Weight | 63.5 lbs (28.8 kg) |
| Abilities |
Flame Body
Swarm (Dream World) |
| Local № | 142 (Black, White) |
| Japanese | Meraruba |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 41 (minimum 10,455 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 72 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
The base stats for Larvesta are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 55 | 220 - 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 - 295 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 - 240 | |
| Total | 360 |
| 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. |
Larvesta learns the following moves at the levels specified:
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| 10 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 20 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| 30 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 40 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 50 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| 60 | Flame Wheel | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 70 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 80 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 90 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| 100 | Flare Blitz | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Larvesta learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Larvesta egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Harden | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Status | - | - |
| String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
Other generations: V
Larvesta does not learn any tutor moves.
Other generations: V
Larvesta does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: V
Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Machines:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 120 | 85 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | Special | 140 | 90 |
| 59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status | - | 75 |
| 62 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 93 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 |
Other generations: V
| Black White |
Route 18 |
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