Stats & Training
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.
When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.
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 |
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 4x282-332%KO Wing Attack 2x113-134%KO Pluck 2x113-134%KO Ancient Power 4x188-222%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 4x168-198%KO Power Gem 4x133-157%KO Ancient Power 4x102-120%KO Rock Tomb 4x102-120%KO | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Bastiodon builds →Ancient Power 4x98-115%KO Rock Tomb 4x105-125%KO Smack Down 4x90-106%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x494-582%KO Rock Slide 4x251-295%KO Ancient Power 4x129-152%KO Rock Tomb 4x200-235%KO | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Aurorus builds →Ancient Power 4x168-198%KO Rock Tomb 4x141-166%KO Rock Throw 4x118-138%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tentacruel can KO Larvesta with Scald (93-110%). Gliscor's Earthquake hits Larvesta for 67-79%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 627-739%.
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x93-110%KO Rapid Spin16-19% Sludge Bomb52-61% | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Gliscor builds →Earthquake67-79% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Terrakion builds →Close Combat94-111%KO Stone Edge 4x627-739%KO Earthquake104-123%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyranitar builds →Crunch95-112%KO Rock Slide 4x355-418%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin22-26% Ice Beam34-40% Thunderbolt69-80% Hydro Pump 2x252-296%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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 77 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Endure, Foresight, Harden and 4 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Larvesta Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Larvesta Locations
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 Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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- 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