Larvesta

Larvesta is a Bug/Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Torch Pokémon.

Larvesta

Larvesta artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 636
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 № 142 (Black/White)
171 (Black 2/White 2)
203 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 70 (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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2¼½½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4½½

Evolution chart

#636
Larvesta
Bug · Fire
(Level 59)
#637
Volcarona
Bug · Fire

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.

Moves learned by Larvesta

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFire 40 100
1String ShotBug — 95
10AbsorbGrass 20 100
20Take DownNormal 90 85
30Flame ChargeFire 50 100
40Bug BiteBug 60 100
50Double-EdgeNormal 120 100
60Flame WheelFire 60 100
70Bug BuzzBug 90 100
80AmnesiaPsychic — —
90ThrashNormal 120 100
100Flare BlitzFire 120 100

Egg moves

Larvesta learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Larvesta egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EndureNormal — —
ForesightNormal — —
HardenNormal — —
Magnet RiseElectric — —
Morning SunNormal — —
String ShotBug — 95
Zen HeadbuttPsychic 80 90

Move Tutor moves

Larvesta can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBug 60 100
Giga DrainGrass 75 100
Heat WaveFire 95 90
Magnet RiseElectric — —
Signal BeamBug 75 100
SnoreNormal 50 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychic 80 90

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychic — —
06ToxicPoison — 90
10Hidden PowerNormal 60 100
11Sunny DayFire — —
16Light ScreenPsychic — —
17ProtectNormal — —
20SafeguardNormal — —
21FrustrationNormal — 100
22Solar BeamGrass 120 100
27ReturnNormal — 100
28Leech LifeBug 80 100
29PsychicPsychic 90 100
32Double TeamNormal — —
35FlamethrowerFire 90 100
38Fire BlastFire 110 85
42FacadeNormal 70 100
43Flame ChargeFire 50 100
44RestPsychic — —
48RoundNormal 60 100
50OverheatFire 130 90
61Will-O-WispFire — 85
62AcrobaticsFlying 55 100
87SwaggerNormal — 85
88Sleep TalkNormal — —
89U-turnBug 70 100
90SubstituteNormal — —
93Wild ChargeElectric 90 100
100ConfideNormal — —

Transfer-only moves

Larvesta can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
IncinerateFire 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormal 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Struggle BugBug 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFire 40 100
1String ShotBug — 95
10AbsorbGrass 20 100
20Take DownNormal 90 85
30Flame ChargeFire 50 100
40Bug BiteBug 60 100
50Double-EdgeNormal 120 100
60Flame WheelFire 60 100
70Bug BuzzBug 90 100
80AmnesiaPsychic — —
90ThrashNormal 120 100
100Flare BlitzFire 120 100

Egg moves

Larvesta learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Larvesta egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EndureNormal — —
ForesightNormal — —
HardenNormal — —
Magnet RiseElectric — —
Morning SunNormal — —
String ShotBug — 95
Zen HeadbuttPsychic 80 90

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychic — —
06ToxicPoison — 90
10Hidden PowerNormal 60 100
11Sunny DayFire — —
16Light ScreenPsychic — —
17ProtectNormal — —
20SafeguardNormal — —
21FrustrationNormal — 100
22Solar BeamGrass 120 100
27ReturnNormal — 100
28Leech LifeBug 80 100
29PsychicPsychic 90 100
32Double TeamNormal — —
35FlamethrowerFire 90 100
38Fire BlastFire 110 85
42FacadeNormal 70 100
43Flame ChargeFire 50 100
44RestPsychic — —
48RoundNormal 60 100
50OverheatFire 130 90
61Will-O-WispFire — 85
62AcrobaticsFlying 55 100
87SwaggerNormal — 85
88Sleep TalkNormal — —
89U-turnBug 70 100
90SubstituteNormal — —
93Wild ChargeElectric 90 100
100ConfideNormal — —

Transfer-only moves

Larvesta can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
IncinerateFire 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormal 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Struggle BugBug 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Larvesta sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7
Normal Larvesta sprite from Black & White Larvesta sprite from X & Y Larvesta sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Larvesta Shiny sprite from Black & White Larvesta Shiny sprite from X & Y Larvesta Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Larvesta questions

Other languages

English Larvesta
Japanese メラルバ (Merlarva)
German Ignivor
French Pyronille

Name origin

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