Is Larvitar Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Rock/Ground in the Sevii Islands after the National Dex. AbilityGuts boosts Attack when statused. Tyranitar at 55 is a 600 BST pseudo-legendary. The grind from Larvitar through Pupitar is long, but the payoff dominates FRLG's postgame.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Misty's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Erika's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Bruno's team hits Pupitar's weaknesses hard.
Tyranitar resists most of Agatha's coverage and hits back hard.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.
Catch Larvitar on Sevault Canyon (walking, Lv 15-20, rare).
- LV 22RockRock Slide11390%10
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- LV 29NormalThrash120100%10
- LV 43DarkCrunch80100%15
- LV 50GroundEarthquake150100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 57NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Larvitar should hit Level 30 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 30)
- LV 30RockRock Slide11390%10
- LV 30NormalThrash120100%10
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- LV 47DarkCrunch80100%15
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 56GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 65NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Pupitar should hit Level 55 before you reach Agatha, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 55)
- LV 55DarkCrunch120100%15
- LV 55RockRock Slide11390%10
- LV 55NormalThrash120100%10
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 61GroundEarthquake100100%10
- LV 75NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Larvitar in FireRed & LeafGreen
Larvitar turns up at just two walking spots in both versions, both tagged rare. The map shows a tight footprint in the Sevii Islands, and the rare tag means you'll work for a catch.
1 location to catch Larvitar
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 8Where To Catch Larvitar in FRLG
Step 1Larvitar ✓
Step 2Evolve into PupitarBREEDINGAvailableLeave Tyranitar with a compatible partner at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Pupitar egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.HOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Pupitar can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 3Evolve into Tyranitar
Larvitar Weakness
Type-wise, Larvitar takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Larvitar Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Larvitar
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 4x187-222%KO Dig 2x48-57% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x154-183%KO Water Pulse 4x117-139%KO Double Kick 2x37-43% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x143-170%KO Water Pulse 4x102-122%KO Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 4x187-222%KO Brick Break 2x59-70% Dig 2x48-57% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x154-183%KO Water Pulse 4x117-139%KO Brick Break 2x80-96% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x143-170%KO Water Pulse 4x102-122%KO Brick Break 2x74-87% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Ivysaur builds →Vine Whip 4x98-117%KO Rock Smash 2x17-22% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x65-78% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 4x268-316%KO Ice Beam 2x104-124%KO Iron Tail 2x74-87% Dig 2x45-53% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x130-154%KO Iron Tail 2x87-103%KO Brick Break 2x64-76% Ice Beam 2x58-68% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 4x180-213%KO Ice Beam 2x68-82% Iron Tail 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x55-66% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Ivysaur builds →Giga Drain 4x161-189%KO Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 4x167-197%KO Earthquake 2x122-145%KO Ice Beam 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x26-32% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x314-370%KO Ice Beam 2x105-123%KO Iron Tail 2x74-88% Dig 2x45-53% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Iron Tail 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Ice Beam 2x59-70% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x190-223%KO Earthquake 2x88-105%KO Rock Smash 2x20-23% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Wartortle builds →Surf 4x213-251%KO Ice Beam 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x72-86% Brick Break 2x55-65% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x314-370%KO Ice Beam 2x105-123%KO Iron Tail 2x74-88% Dig 2x45-53% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x266-314%KO Earthquake 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x228-269%KO Earthquake 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x237-279%KO Earthquake 2x106-126%KO Iron Tail 2x106-126%KO | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Venusaur builds →Solar Beam 4x363-427%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Rock Smash 2x19-22% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x311-366%KO Ice Beam 2x103-122%KO Iron Tail 2x72-85% Dig 2x44-53% | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Blastoise builds →Surf 4x254-300%KO Focus Punch 2x130-153%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Ice Beam 2x85-100%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x264-310%KO Earthquake 2x118-139%KO | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 4x375-442%KO Rock Smash 2x14-18% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Venusaur builds →Solar Beam 4x375-442%KO Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x322-379%KO Ice Beam 2x107-126%KO Iron Tail 2x74-88% Dig 2x46-54% | ||
Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Blastoise builds →Surf 4x261-307%KO Focus Punch 2x134-158%KO Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Ice Beam 2x86-102%KO | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Suicune builds →Surf 4x274-323%KO Ice Beam 2x91-108%KO Iron Tail 2x82-97% Dig 2x50-60% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x283-333%KO Earthquake 2x126-149%KO | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 4x375-442%KO Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Venusaur builds →Solar Beam 4x375-442%KO Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x19-22% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Doduo's Double-Edge hits Larvitar for 47-56%. Abra deals 54-64% with Psychic.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityEarlybird ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Doduo builds →Drill Peck31-37% Double Edge47-56% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemQuickclaw NatureTimid Moves View Gastly builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Abra builds →Psychic54-64% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Diglett builds →Earthquake 2x94-111%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves View Elekid builds →
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Larvitar Evolutions
Larvitar is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Pupitar first, then eventually reaches Tyranitar. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
FRLG Larvitar Best Moveset
Rock/Ground with AbilityGuts for status-boosted Attack. Two evolutions from Tyranitar, the format's top threat. Stats too low to preview the dominance.
Best Build
Larvitar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Brick Break
- Ancient Power
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Curse give Larvitar options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and Dig. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It is born deep underground. It can’t emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
Larvitar FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Yes. Larvitar is not available during the main story. It can only be obtained after entering the Hall of Fame. Larvitar is found on the Sevii Islands. Sevii Islands 1-3 unlock after defeating Lt. Surge in Vermilion City; Sevii Islands 4-7 unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and showing 60+ species in your Pokedex (talk to Celio on One Island to get the Rainbow Pass).
Game Availability
Larvitar first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves