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)
274 (Scarlet/Violet)
186 (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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2¼½½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4½½

Evolution chart

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

Larvesta changes

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

Scarlet/Violet Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1String ShotBugStatus — 95
6Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
12Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
18Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
24Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
30ScreechNormalStatus — 85
36Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
42Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
48Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
54AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
60Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
66Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
HardenNormalStatus — —
Morning SunNormalStatus — —
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
14AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
24Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
38Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
85RestPsychicStatus — —
95Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
107Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
118Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
129Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
157OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
162Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
165Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1String ShotBugStatus — 95
6Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
12Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
18Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
24Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
30ScreechNormalStatus — 85
36Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
42Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
48Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
54AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
60Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
66Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Larvesta learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Larvesta gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
HardenNormalStatus — —
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Larvesta can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
16ScreechNormalStatus — 85
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
38Will-O-WispFireStatus — 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
56U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100

Moves learnt by TR

Larvesta is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
11PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
15Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
17AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
36Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
43OverheatFireSpecial 130 90
49Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
55Flare BlitzFirePhysical 120 100
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Larvesta sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Larvesta sprite from Black & White Larvesta sprite from X & Y Larvesta sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Larvesta sprite from Sword & Shield —
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		 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		 West Province (Area Two), Asado Desert

Answers to Larvesta questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian 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