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. It is known as the Torch Pokémon.

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) 186 (The Isle of Armor)

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.

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

#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.
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.

Moves learned by Larvesta

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Larvesta egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Absorb	Grass	20	100
Harden	Normal	—	—
Thrash	Normal	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 Smack	Bug		70	90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
56	U-turn	Bug	70	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
78	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
02	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
15	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
17	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
18	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
36	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
43	Overheat	Fire	130	90
49	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
55	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100
61	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
86	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	Fire	40	100
1	String Shot	Bug	—	95
10	Absorb	Grass	20	100
20	Take Down	Normal	90	85
30	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
40	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
50	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
60	Flame Wheel	Fire	60	100
70	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
80	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
90	Thrash	Normal	120	100
100	Flare Blitz	Fire	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	Power	Acc.
Endure	Normal	—	—
Foresight	Normal	—	—
Harden	Normal	—	—
Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
Morning Sun	Normal	—	—
String Shot	Bug	—	95
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Move Tutor moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
48	Round	Normal	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	130	90
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
62	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

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	Power	Acc.	Method
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Larvesta sprites

Type	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
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	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	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