Larvesta is technically a pre-evolution of Volcarona, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Watch the Rock matchup though — quadruple damage means one hit can end it. Been around since Gen 5.
Larvesta's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
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.
Larvesta Weakness
AvgLarvesta is weak to Rock, Water, and Flying-type moves. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
Larvesta evolves into Volcarona. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Evolving adds up to 190 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Larvesta with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Larvesta's Eviolite bulk with a spread EV build EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Flame Body adds passive value. Flare Blitz gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Best Larvesta Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Morning Sun
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Larvesta's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Overheat and Flare Blitz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Flying coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Larvesta gets Absorb and Harden exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Flying coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Overheat and Flare Blitz.
Egg moves make a real difference. Larvesta gets Endure and Foresight exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Grass and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Overheat and Flare Blitz.
Egg moves make a real difference. Larvesta gets Endure and Foresight exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Grass and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Overheat and Flare Blitz.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Larvesta. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Larvesta across 4 spots at Lv. 24-63. The catch is that Violet and Scarlet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Larvesta can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Black, Omega Ruby, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Larvesta is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Finding Larvesta at low spawn rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations
Larvesta can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Black, Omega Ruby, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Larvesta is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Larvesta isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Volcarona to unlock its full potential. At 360 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Larvesta's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Gyarados (Water), and Salamence (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage.
Larvesta evolves into Volcarona at level 59. Larvesta is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Flame Body is the go-to ability for Larvesta. It has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Swarm can work in specific setups.
Larvesta fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Larvesta appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Larvesta has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A