Larvesta

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Larvesta is a Bug/Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Pokédex data

National №	0636
Type	Bug Fire
Species	Torch Pokémon
Height	1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight	28.8 kg (63.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Flame Body Swarm (hidden ability)
Local №	0142 (Black/White) 0171 (Black 2/White 2) 0203 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0274 (Scarlet/Violet) 0186 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	72
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Larvesta.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		2		¼	½	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		½	4				½	½

Evolution chart

#0636
Larvesta
Bug · Fire

(Level 59)

#0637
Volcarona
Bug · Fire

Larvesta changes

In Generations 5-7, Larvesta has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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.
X Omega Ruby	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.
Y Alpha Sapphire	The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Ultra Sun	When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ultra Moon	It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.
Sword	The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.
Shield	Larvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey.
Scarlet	This Pokémon was called the Larva That Stole the Sun. The fire Larvesta spouts from its horns can cut right through a sheet of iron.
Violet	In ancient times, Larvesta was worshiped as the emissary of the sun. However, it was also viewed as a burden since it often caused forest fires.

Moves learned by Larvesta

In other generations
5
6
7
8
9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Egg moves

Larvesta does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	String Shot	Bug	—	95
6	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
12	Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100
18	Flame Wheel	Fire	60	100
24	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
30	Screech	Normal	—	85
36	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
42	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
48	Take Down	Normal	90	85
54	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
60	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
66	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100

Egg moves

Larvesta learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Larvesta gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Absorb	Grass	20	100
Harden	Normal	—	—
Morning Sun	Normal	—	—
Thrash	Normal	120	100

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal	90	85
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
14	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100
15	Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass	50	100
21	Pounce	Bug	50	100
24	Fire Spin	Fire	35	85
25	Facade	Normal	70	100
38	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
47	Endure	Normal	—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
60	U-turn	Bug	70	100
66	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
85	Rest	Psychic	—	—
95	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
103	Substitute	Normal	—	—
107	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
111	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
118	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
120	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
125	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
128	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
129	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
141	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
147	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
157	Overheat	Fire	130	90
162	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
165	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100
168	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal	80	100
182	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
185	Lunge	Bug	80	100
204	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
219	Skitter Smack	Bug	70	90

In other generations
5
6
7
8
9

Larvesta sprites

Type	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny				—	—

See all Larvesta sprites

Where to find Larvesta

Black White	Route 18
Black 2 White 2	Breed Volcarona
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Mirage Spots
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Lush Jungle
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Asado Desert, West Province (Area Two)
Legends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Larvesta questions

Other languages

English	Larvesta
Japanese	メラルバ (Merlarva)
German	Ignivor
French	Pyronille
Italian	Larvesta
Spanish	Larvesta
Korean	활화르바 (hwalhwareuba)
Chinese (Simplified)	燃烧虫
Chinese (Traditional)	燃燒蟲

English	Torch Pokémon
Japanese	たいまつポケモン
German	Fackel-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Torche
Italian	Pokémon Torcia
Spanish	Pokémon Antorcha
Korean	횃불포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	火炬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	火炬寶可夢

Name origin

larva: young feeding stage of an insect
Vesta: Roman goddess of the hearth