Stats & Training
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.
Larvitar Weakness
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 |
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Ground is super effective against LarvitarView Hippowdon → | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Fighting is super effective against LarvitarView Gallade → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Hippowdon can KO Larvitar with Earthquake (162-190%).
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x162-190%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Legends: Z-A Evolution
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 a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Larvitar Best Moveset
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
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Facade
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
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
How to Get Larvitar in Legends: Z-A
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 Guide
Larvitar evolves into Pupitar at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Legends: Z-A, 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 is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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