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 is weak to Rock, Water, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (174-204%).
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x174-204%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off71-84% Stone Edge 4x440-518%KO Pursuit44-52% Earthquake73-86% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemStarminite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Starmie builds →Liquidation 2x78-92% Thunderbolt23-28% Rapid Spin15-18% Flip Turn 2x56-66% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Larvesta with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Larvesta's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Flame Body adds passive value. Flare Blitz gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Larvesta best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Morning Sun
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Morning Sun
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Trailblaze
- Calm Mind
- Flamethrower
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
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 to Catch Larvesta in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Larvesta in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
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 does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Volcarona before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Introduced in Black & White, Larvesta has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves