Larvesta

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

Larvesta

Pokédex 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 (hidden ability)
Local №	142 (Black/White) 171 (Black 2/White 2) 203 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) 104 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)
Japanese	Meraruba

Training

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

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	40 (base 10,240 steps)

Base stats

Total	360	Min	Max
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

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

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.

Evolution chart

#636
Larvesta
Bug · Fire
(Level 59)

#637
Volcarona
Bug · Fire

Name origin

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

Moves learned by Larvesta

In other generations:
5
6

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	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.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
6	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	—	—

Moves learnt by level up

Larvesta learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/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 Sun/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

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
6	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	—	—

In other generations:
5
6

Larvesta sprites

Type	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal			—
Shiny			—

See all Larvesta sprites

Where to find Larvesta

Black White	Route 18
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
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

Larvesta

Pokédex data

Training

Breeding

Base stats

Type defenses

Pokédex entries

Evolution chart

Name origin

Moves learned by Larvesta

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by TM

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Moves learnt by TM

Larvesta sprites

Where to find Larvesta

Answers to Larvesta questions