Larvesta
TL;DR. Larvesta is a bug/fire-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 360. This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
Stat spread.
Total of 360. 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.
Larvesta 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, Larvesta reaches 1,496 CP at level 40 and 1,712 CP as a best buddy.
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Larvesta in competitive play.
Larvesta is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #493 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Larvesta.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Larvesta, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Larvesta?
Larvesta is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Larvesta weak to?
Larvesta takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Flying.
What is Larvesta resistant to?
Larvesta resists Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Larvesta evolve?
Larvesta evolves into Volcarona (Level 59).
What generation is Larvesta from?
Larvesta was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0636.
What are Larvesta's base stats?
Larvesta has HP 55, Attack 85, Defense 55, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 55, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 360.
What are Larvesta's abilities?
Larvesta can have the ability Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Swarm.
Is Larvesta legendary or mythical?
No. Larvesta is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Larvesta's best stat?
Larvesta's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 56th of 169 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Larvesta good?
Larvesta has a base stat total of 360, the 684th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Larvesta 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 Larvesta is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Larvesta vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 169 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Larvesta | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 63 | -8 |
| Attack | 85 | 74 | +11 |
| Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 67 | -12 |
| Speed | 60 | 67 | -7 |
| Total | 360 | 410 | -50 |
Larvesta appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Larvesta is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Larvesta in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Larvesta appears in 1 episode.
From BW041 (2011-08-04) through BW041 (2011-08-04).
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Larvesta cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Larvesta
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