Is Larvitar Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Rock/Ground on Diglett's Tunnel. The Tyranitar evolution at level 55 is the prize, but the late availability and massive experience grind mean you're probably fighting the E4 before you reach it.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Mallow's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Larvitar here.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Tyranitar trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Tyranitar has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Tyranitar trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Larvitar on Diglett's Tunnel (walking, Lv 20-23).
Your Larvitar should hit Level 30 before you reach Mina, at typical leveling pace.
Your Larvitar should hit Level 55 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Larvitar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A few locations for Larvitar with moderate rates across mid-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.
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 |
What is Larvitar Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Larvitar
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 4x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x61-74% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Petilil Grass | C | |
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x104-124%KO Bubble 4x50-61% Frost Breath 2x37-43% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x195-230%KO Aurora Beam 2x70-83% | ||
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 4x203-240%KO Brick Break 2x57-67% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 4x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Popplio Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Popplio builds →Bubble Beam 4x143-170%KO Icy Wind 2x42-50% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x209-246%KO Aurora Beam 2x75-89% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 4x209-246%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 4x136-161%KO Brick Break 2x63-75% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Brionne builds →Water Gun 4x127-150%KO Icy Wind 2x54-64% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gallade builds →Leaf Blade 4x214-252%KO Brick Break 2x137-162%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x195-231%KO Aurora Beam 2x69-83% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 4x243-286%KO Brick Break 2x54-65% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x132-157%KO Energy Ball 4x98-117%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gallade builds →Leaf Blade 4x224-265%KO Brick Break 2x141-166%KO Bulldoze 2x76-89% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x207-243%KO Aurora Beam 2x73-86% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 4x247-292%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 4x379-447%KO Bulldoze 2x57-67% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 4x346-407%KO Energy Ball 4x230-271%KO Ice Beam 2x114-136%KO | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 4x408-480%KO Low Sweep 2x73-87% Steel Wing 2x79-93% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 4x289-340%KO Brick Break 2x96-113%KO Ice Beam 2x63-76% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 4x390-459%KO Earthquake 2x163-192%KO | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 4x335-395%KO Energy Ball 4x223-263%KO Ice Beam 2x112-132%KO | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 4x395-465%KO Low Sweep 2x70-83% Steel Wing 2x77-90% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 4x399-470%KO Energy Ball 4x162-191%KO Ice Beam 2x81-95% | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 4x475-560%KO Hammer Arm 2x163-193%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Torterra builds →Solar Beam 4x483-569%KO Earthquake 2x165-195%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Venusaur builds →Solar Beam 4x609-716%KO Bulldoze 2x53-63% | ||
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 4x635-748%KO Focus Blast 2x128-151%KO Bulldoze 2x54-64% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 4x484-570%KO Hammer Arm 2x166-195%KO Earthquake 2x110-130%KO | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Torterra builds →Solar Beam 4x488-574%KO Earthquake 2x167-197%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x567-668%KO Close Combat 2x172-203%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Kartana's Knock Off hits Larvitar for 66-78%. Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (236-278%). Starmie's Scald also KOs at 296-349%.
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kartana builds →Knock Off66-78% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x236-278%KO Stone Edge39-46% | ||
Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Ice Beam 2x110-130%KO Scald 4x296-349%KO Psyshock74-87% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x191-225%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x205-241%KO Mach Punch 2x110-129%KO Knock Off59-70% | ||
Larvitar Evolutions
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
USUM Larvitar Best Moveset
Rock/Ground at 64 Attack with AbilityGuts boosting Attack through status and AbilitySand Veil raising evasion in sand as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution power does nothing. Tyranitar two evolutions away earns S-tier through AbilitySand Stream and Mega Evolution.
Best Build
Larvitar best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Rock Slide
- Stone Edge
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Assurance give Larvitar options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
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
Born underground, it eats its way through dirt to the surface, where its parents are. It doesn’t deal well with the bright light it finds there.
Raised on nutrients it finds in the dirt, it eats roughly a mountain’s worth of dirt before it becomes a pupa.
Larvitar Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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