Name origin

larva
baby insect
Vesta
Roman goddess of the hearth


Larvesta artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

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)
171 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Meraruba

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 72
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Larvesta stats

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

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Black 2
White 2
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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
1 String ShotBugStatus-95
10 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
20 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
30 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
40 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
50 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
60 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
70 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
80 AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
90 ThrashNormalPhysical120100
100 Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Egg moves

Larvesta learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Larvesta egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
String ShotBugStatus-95
HardenNormalStatus--
ForesightNormalStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
Morning SunNormalStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Move Tutor moves

Larvesta can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Larvesta does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100

Larvesta sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Larvesta normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Larvesta shiny sprite

See all Larvesta sprites


Where to find Larvesta

White
Black
Route 18

Answers to Larvesta questions