Larvesta
The Bug/Fire type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #636• Available in 5 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Torch Pokémon
Height: 1.1 m
Weight: 28.8 kg
Abilities:
- Flame Body
- Swarm (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 1 Attack
Catch Rate: 45
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 72
Growth Rate: Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Bug
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 10024
- Max: 10280
Gender:
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Evolutions
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Larvesta appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 1 | Fire | Special | 40 | 100 |
| String Shot | 1 | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| Leech Life | 10 | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Absorb | 10 | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Struggle Bug | 12 | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Take Down | 20 | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| Flame Charge | 30 | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| Screech | 30 | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Bug Bite | 40 | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Double Edge | 50 | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Flame Wheel | 60 | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Bug Buzz | 70 | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Amnesia | 80 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Thrash | 90 | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Flare Blitz | 100 | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Black | Route 18 - Wild unova-route-18-area - Gift-egg |
| Black2 | Breed Volcarona - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
| UltraMoon | Lush Jungle - Wild lush-jungle-east-cave - Walk |
| Shield | Trade/migrate From Another Game - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
| Scarlet | Asado Desert - Wild West Province (Area Two) - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| Black | This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames. |
| White | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Black2 | Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves. |
| White2 | Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves. |
| UltraSun | When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| UltraMoon | It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun. |
| Sword | The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun. |
| Shield | Larvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey. |
| Scarlet | This Pokémon was called the Larva That Stole the Sun. The fire Larvesta spouts from its horns can cut right through a sheet of iron. |
| Violet | In ancient times, Larvesta was worshiped as the emissary of the sun. However, it was also viewed as a burden since it often caused forest fires. |
