Larvitar's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.
It is born deep underground. It can’t emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
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 |
Duraludon can KO Larvitar with Flash Cannon (128-151%). Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Larvitar for 54-64%. Hippowdon's Earthquake also KOs at 162-190%.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x128-151%KO Draco Meteor103-122%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball54-64% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x162-190%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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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 plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Larvitar with 81 breeding partners from the Monster egg group.
One boost from Dragon Dance and Larvitar gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets spread, and Guts backs the whole approach. Earthquake and Normal coverage handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Larvitar best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Facade
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Facade
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Facade
- Stone Edge
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Facade
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
TMs define Larvitar's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Earthquake and Stone Edge, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Dark coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Larvitar's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Earthquake and Stone Edge, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Dark coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Assurance give Larvitar options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dark coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Curse give Larvitar options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dark coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Larvitar is available from mid-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 14 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Larvitar in Scarlet & Violet
Larvitar shows up in 14 walking spots from Lv. 16-38. Plenty of options, and the list is sorted so the highest-rate locations at each progression stage come first.
Larvitar can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Gold, Crystal, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Larvitar starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Larvitar in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Walking and special encounters at Lv. 6-63 across 3 spots for Larvitar. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
moderate rates across 3 locations for Larvitar in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Larvitar in Sword & Shield
3 walking spots from Lv. 50-65 for Larvitar. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Larvitar evolves into Pupitar at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Larvitar does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Ground type on your team. Evolve it into Pupitar before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Larvitar shows up in 18 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Gold & Silver and Crystal.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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