Is Larvesta Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Available wild in Hoenn. Bug/Fire with AbilityFlame Body. Evolves at level 59 to Volcarona. Another late evolution, but Volcarona with MoveQuiver Dance is one of the most powerful setup attackers in the game. Worth the grind if you start early enough.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Wallace's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Phoebe's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Larvesta's weaknesses hard.
Larvesta trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Larvesta on Mirage Spots (walking, Lv 36-38, common).
How to Get Larvesta in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
A handful of locations for Larvesta with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Larvesta in ORAS
To get Larvesta, start by catching Larvesta through walking encounters at Lv. 36-38. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Larvesta ✓Mirage Spots - Area 15Lv.36-38GrassRate 40%Mirage Spots - Area 8Lv.36-38GrassRate 40%
Step 2Evolve into Volcarona
Larvesta Weakness
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 |
What is Larvesta Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Larvesta
 Shellos Water | D | |
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Piplup builds →Surf 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 4x79-93% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Totodile builds →Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Surf 2x77-91% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Mudkip builds →Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Surf 2x81-98% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x175-206%KO Wing Attack 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x182-215%KO Wing Attack 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 4x167-197%KO Water Gun 2x22-27% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x173-205%KO Wing Attack 2x86-103%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x186-220%KO Wing Attack 2x92-110%KO | ||
Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 4x161-190%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-63% Brine 2x32-38% | ||
Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyrunt builds →Rock Tomb 4x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x51-61% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x255-300%KO Surf 2x61-71% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x175-207%KO Wing Attack 2x87-104%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x188-221%KO Wing Attack 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x157-186%KO Dive 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Kingler builds →Rock Tomb 4x142-167%KO Surf 2x75-89% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x257-303%KO Surf 2x61-72% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x178-209%KO Fly 2x131-155%KO | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 4x194-229%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-63% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x189-222%KO Wing Attack 2x94-111%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x160-189%KO Dive 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x371-437%KO Fly 2x168-198%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x432-508%KO Surf 2x60-71% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x350-412%KO Surf 2x47-56% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 4x328-386%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x303-356%KO Aerial Ace 2x62-73% Surf 2x58-68% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x369-435%KO Fly 2x168-198%KO | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x348-410%KO Surf 2x47-55% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x302-355%KO Aerial Ace 2x61-72% Surf 2x57-67% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 4x327-385%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x649-763%KO Surf 2x59-70% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 4x350-413%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x495-582%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Rayquaza builds →Stone Edge 4x266-313%KO Fly 2x179-211%KO Surf 2x119-141%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 4x384-451%KO Dive 2x103-122%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Larvesta with Stone Edge (217-256%). Starmie's Scald hits Larvesta for 70-82%. Salamence deals 58-68% with Outrage.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x217-256%KO Pursuit22-26% Crunch43-51% Superpower21-26% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Scald 2x70-82% Ice Beam13-15% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Salamence builds →Earthquake32-38% Outrage58-68% | ||
Larvesta Evolutions
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
ORAS Larvesta Best Moveset
Bug/Fire at 85 Attack. AbilityFlame Body burns on contact. AbilitySwarm as a hidden ability boosts Bug at low HP. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Volcarona one evolution away earns A-tier through MoveQuiver Dance.
Best Build
Larvesta best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Morning Sun
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Larvesta gets Endure and Foresight 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.
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
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.
The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Larvesta Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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