Larvitar
TL;DR. Larvitar is a rock/ground-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 300. It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Larvitar in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Larvitar reaches 1,040 CP at level 40 and 1,190 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Larvitar.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Larvitar, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Larvitar?
Larvitar is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Larvitar weak to?
Larvitar takes 4× damage from Water, Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
What is Larvitar resistant to?
Larvitar is immune to Electric. It also resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock, Poison.
How does Larvitar evolve?
Larvitar evolves into Pupitar (Level 30).
What generation is Larvitar from?
Larvitar was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0246.
What are Larvitar's base stats?
Larvitar has HP 50, Attack 64, Defense 50, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 50, and Speed 41. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Larvitar's abilities?
Larvitar can have the ability Guts, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.
Is Larvitar legendary or mythical?
No. Larvitar is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Larvitar's best stat?
Larvitar's highest base stat is Attack at 64, which ranks 104th of 140 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Larvitar good?
Larvitar has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 124th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Larvitar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Larvitar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Larvitar vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Larvitar | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 73 | -23 |
| Attack | 64 | 87 | -23 |
| Defense | 50 | 94 | -44 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 59 | -14 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Speed | 41 | 56 | -15 |
| Total | 300 | 439 | -139 |
Larvitar appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Larvitar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Larvitar in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.
Larvitar appears in 17 episodes.
From HZ095 (2025-05-09) through JN091 (2021-12-17).
- HZ095 The Strong Sphere Horizons 2025-10-27
- EP258 Just Add Water Original 2003-07-12
- EP259 Lapras of Luxury Original 2003-07-26
- EP260 Hatch Me If You Can Original 2003-08-09
- EP261 Entei at Your Own Risk Original 2003-08-16
- EP262 A Crowning Achievement Original 2003-08-23
- EP263 Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid Original 2003-08-30
- EP264 You're a Star, Larvitar! Original 2003-09-06
- AG006 A Poached Ego! Advanced Generation 2003-11-29
- AG059 Manectric Charge Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG168 Three Jynx and a Baby! Advanced Generation 2006-11-25
- AG188 Pinch Healing! Advanced Generation 2007-02-03
+ 5 more episodes
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Larvitar has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Larvitar sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Larvitar cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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