Larvesta can be rare as there is hardly any direct means of catching it in most of the game versions. Mostly, you will have to either hatch it from an egg or migrate it from another game. Even Pokemon GO has a very low hatch rate.
Larvesta (#0636) | Stats, Evolutions, Moveset, Locations, Battle Strategies
Larvesta is a worm-like Pokemon that resembles a moth caterpillar. It features five red horns, shaped like sunbeams, protruding from the fluffy white fur around its neck.
This comrade, with its evolution Volcarona, shines as two of the four Pokemon (Larvesta, Volcarona, Sizzlipede, and Centiskorch) to support the bug and fire type combination. This doesn’t only add fire-type moves to their inventory but also makes them immune to most types, including fire and flying types.
About Larvesta
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| National Pokedex No. | #0636 |
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Torch Pokemon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 28.8 kg (63.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | Flame Body Swarm (Hidden ability) |
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| Generation | Region | Series | Pokedex No. |
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| Gen V | Unova | Black/White | #0142 |
| Gen VI | Unova | Black 2/White 2 | #0171 |
| Gen VII | Alola | Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | #0203 |
| Gen VIII | Galar Isle of Armor | Sword/Shield | #0186 |
| Gen IX | Paldea | Scarlet/Violet | #0274 |
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Origen and Lore
The name, Larvesta, may be a fusion of two words – larva (life stage of an insect) and Vesta (Roman goddess of the hearth). Given its flaming powers, it may also relate to lava.
Its design is mainly inspired by a moth larva, most likely the larvae of the Atlas moth, reflecting its bug nature. Besides that, its curly red horns may be referenced from diverging sun rays, resembling the added fire element.
However, its overall torch-like appearance justifies its species — the torch Pokemon.
Every series, from Gen V, witnesses a new story and background of this poke monster. Its array of folklore can be found in the Pokedex entries of multiple regions.
Origins and Lore
Pokédex Entries
| Generation V | |
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| Black | This Pokemon 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. |
| Black 2 | 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. |
| White 2 | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Generation VI | |
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| X | 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. |
| Y | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Generation VII | |
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| Ultra Sun | When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The maximum temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Ultra Moon | It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest in the sun. |
| Generation VIII | |
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| 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. |
| Generation VII | |
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| 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. |
It has no Pokédex entries in Pokemon Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Biology and Behavior
Larvesta is a fuzzy Poke-monster with a soft body structure and ocean-blue eyes. Its upper body is covered with white fur, while its lower body remains brown and uncovered. With that, it features three pairs of tiny legs and whorled horns.
It often shoots fire from its horns, using them as an attack and defense mechanism. It is believed that the fire is strong enough to cut through iron as well. Moreover, this furry man is once seen using his fire to fly high in the air.
| Details for Starters | #0636 |
| Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% chances with Pokeball, Full HP |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Exp. Points | 72 |
| Total Exp. Points | 1,250,000 |
| Base Friendship (Happiness) | 70 (Gen 5-7), 50 (Gen 8-9) |
| EV Yield | 1 |
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
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| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Base Stats
Every Larvesta, despite the generation, has the same base stats with a total of 360 values. These stats can be diversely impacted by their nature and held items.
Quick Note
In Pokemon Radical Red, you will be rewarded with several ‘Wings’ after winning a Dynamax match. These wings can be used to raise a Pokemon’s stats.
There’s an approximate range of stat values that is usually present at a certain level. However, depending on your version, the stats may decrease when your Pokemon faints.
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| Generation | At Level 50 | At Level 100 | ||||
| Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | |||
| HP | 115 | 162 | 220 | 314 | ||
| Attack | 81 | 150 | 157 | 295 | ||
| Defense | 54 | 117 | 103 | 229 | ||
| Sp. Attack | 54 | 117 | 103 | 229 | ||
| Speed | 58 | 123 | 112 | 240 | ||
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Evolution Volcarona
Larvesta evolves into Volcarona, a sun Pokemon, at Level 59. This level can be reached by battling trainers and wild Pokemon, or in hasty circumstances, by using rare candies.
However, if it is holding an everstone or an eviolite, it will not evolve even after reaching the level. For that, take away the stones and level them up once again, and you will find it evolving into Volcarona.
| Details for Starters | #0636 |
| Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% chances with Pokeball, Full HP |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Exp. Points | 72 |
| Total Exp. Points | 1,250,000 |
| Base Friendship (Happiness) | 70 (Gen 5-7), 50 (Gen 8-9) |
| EV Yield | 1 |
Breeding
Female Volcarona and Larvesta can be bred with different male species to create stronger offspring. This can be useful to learn certain egg moves, like Harden and Morning Sun, that can not be learned otherwise.
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Gender Ratio | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Egg cycles | 40 |
| Approx. Steps | 10,024–10,280 steps |
| Compatible Parent | |||
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| Name | Type | ||
| Largest | Bug | Fire | |
| Ocarina | Bug | Fire | |
| Spinarak | Bug | Poison | |
| Kricketune | Bug | ||
| Joltik | Bug | Electric | |
| Galvantula | Bug | Electric | |
| Cutiefly | Bug | Fairy | |
| Ribombee | Bug | Fairy | |
| Gligar | Ground | Flying | |
| Gliscor | Ground | Flying | |
| Spewpa | Bug | ||
| Heracross | Bug | Fighting | |
| Grubbin | Bug | ||
| Venonat | Bug | Poison | |
| Venomoth | Bug | Poison | |
Like any other Pokemon, Larvesta will be at level 1 after hatching. At that time, it may or may not know any egg move. In some cases, the male parent directly passes on an egg move, which can be used right after hatching. In other cases, the hatched Pokemon must level up to learn a certain egg move.
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| After Level Up | After Level Up | |
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Remember that the male parent must know the particular egg move before breeding. If you’re playing a version of Scarlet/Violet, you can breed Larvesta in picnics, with any male Pokemon knowing the egg move.
In-Game Availability
From Gen V-IX, a lot of versions feature a direct or indirect way to obtain a Larvesta. However, it is unobtainable in Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu!, Let’s Go Eevee!, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
| Version | Game Locations | ||
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| Black | White | Hatch Egg received from a Pokémon Ranger inside a building on Route 18 | |
| Black 2 | White 2 | Breed Volcarona | |
| X | Y | Friend Safari (Fire) | |
| Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Mirage Forest (north of Route 111), Mirage Island (north of Route 113) | |
| Sun | Moon | Trade/Migrate from another game. | |
| Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Lush Jungle (Cave) | |
| Sword | Shield | Trade/Migrate from another game | |
| Expansion Pass | Loop Lagoon, Forest of Focus (Wanderer) Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) | ||
| Scarlet | Violet | West Province: Asado Desert Tera Raid Battles (3★) | |
Sprites in Different Generations
Every generation introduced its modified sprites, with some featuring both normal and shiny variants.
| Generation | Generation - V | Generation - VI | Generation - VII | Generation - VIII | Generation - IX |
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Type Effectiveness
Larvesta as a beneficial party Pokemon requires proper training and strategic movesets. However, once you learn to utilize its strong points, it can be worth the effort.
If it were to be a single bug type, then it would have been prone to major move types. However, being a dual bug-fire type, it can easily survive through a majority of critical hits
| Damage Taken | Type | Status |
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| ¼x | Grass | Highly Resistant |
| ½x | Bug | Resistant |
| Fairy | Resistant | |
| Fighting | Resistant | |
| Ice | Resistant | |
| Steel | Resistant | |
| Normal | Normally affected | |
| 1x | Poison | Normally affected |
| Ground | Normally affected |
| Damage Taken | Type | Status |
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| 1x | Ghost | Normally affected |
| Fire | Normally affected | |
| Electric | Normally affected | |
| Dragon | Fighting | |
| Dark | Normally affected | |
| Flying | Weak | |
| 2x | Water | Weak |
| 4x | Rock | Very Weak |
With its fire moves, it can easily take down Grass, Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type. While its bug ability can be used against Ice type. Overall, it will also make a good LC (Little Cup) tier Pokemon for Pokemon Go players.
Moves and Abilities
Larvesta comes equipped with 2 useful abilities – Flame body and Swarm.
| Flame Body | |
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| Battle Effect | If hit with a move that makes contact, there is a 30% chance of leaving a burn on the foe. |
| External Effect | It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people belieIf an egg is in the same party as the Pokemon, its egg cycles will be reduced by half.ved Larvesta had a nest in the sun. |
| Swarm | |
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| Battle Effect | Increases the power of BUG-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the HP is less than one-third of its maximum. |
| External Effect | If the Pokemon is in the first slot, wild Pokemon are twice as likely to show up. |
Larvetsta’s moves went through a slight change in Gen VII, VIII, and IX. These changes are as follows:
- From Gen V-VII, Larvesta learns a new move after every 10th level up. Afterwards, it learns a new move after every 6th level, till Level 66.
- In Gen V and VI, it learned Leech Life (BUG type) at Lvl. 10. In Gen VII, Absorb (GRASS type) replaced Leech Life.
- From Gen VIII, absorb was removed, and Leech life was added at Lvl. 36.
- From Gen V-VII, it learns Thrash (NORMAL type) at Lvl. 90. Afterwards, it was termed as an Egg Move.
- In Gen VIII, Screech (NORMAL type) was added at Lvl. 30.
| By Level Up | ||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
| 1 | Ember | Fire |  Special |
40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | String Shot | Bug |  Status |
- | 95 | 40 |
| 6 | Flame Charge | Fire |  Physical |
50 | 100 | 20 |
| 12 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
50 | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Flame Wheel | Fire | Physical |
60 | 100 | 25 |
| 24 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical |
60 | 100 | 20 |
| 30 | Screech | Normal | Status |
- | 85 | 40 |
| 36 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical |
80 | 100 | 10 |
| 42 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special |
90 | 100 | 10 |
| 48 | Take Down | Normal | Physical |
90 | 85 | 20 |
| 54 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status |
- | - | 20 |
| 60 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical |
120 | 100 | 15 |
| 66 | Flare Blitz | Fire | Physical |
120 | 100 | 15 |
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | |
| Absorb | Grass | Special |
20 | 100 | 25 | |
| Harden | Normal | Status |
- | - | 30 | |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Status |
- | - | 5 | |
| Thrash | Normal | Physical |
120 | 100 | 10 | |
| By TM (Technical Machine) | ||||||
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| TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
| 1 | Take Down | Normal | Physical |
90 | 85 | 20 |
| 7 | Protect | Normal | Status |
- | - | 10 |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical |
55 | 100 | 15 |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
50 | 100 | 20 |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | Physical |
50 | 100 | 20 |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | Physical |
50 | 100 | 20 |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | Special |
35 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
70 | 100 | 20 |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical |
50 | 100 | 20 |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | Status |
- | - | 10 |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
- | - | 5 |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical |
80 | 90 | 15 |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | Physical |
70 | 100 | 20 |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical |
85 | 100 | 15 |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
- | - | 10 |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
- | - | 30 |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
- | - | 5 |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical |
80 | 100 | 10 |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
- | - | 10 |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status |
- | 85 | 15 |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special |
75 | 100 | 10 |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special |
95 | 90 | 10 |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
90 | 100 | 10 |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
90 | 100 | 15 |
| 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status |
- | - | 20 |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status |
- | - | 20 |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
110 | 85 | 5 |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical |
90 | 100 | 15 |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | Special |
130 | 90 | 5 |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special |
90 | 100 | 10 |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | Physical |
120 | 100 | 15 |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
120 | 100 | 10 |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special |
80 | 100 | 10 |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical |
60 | 100 | 20 |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | Physical |
80 | 100 | 15 |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical |
120 | 100 | 15 |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | Physical |
70 | 90 | 10 |
Competitive Usage & Strategies
Using Larvesta, or Volcorano, as one of your ultimate battle companions requires a good combination of moves, items, and stats.
| Black/ White/ Black 2/ White 2 | |||
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| Offensive Pivot | |||
| Moveset | Morning Sun | Flare Blitz | |
| U-Turn | Will-O-Wisp | ||
| Held Item | Eviolite | ||
| Nature | Adamant | ||
| EVs | 76 HP, 236 Attack, 196 Speed | ||
| X/ Y/ Sun/ Moon/ Ultra Sun/ Ultra Moon/ Sword/ Shield | |||
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| Physically Defensive/ Bulky Pivot | |||
| Moveset | Will-O-Wisp | Flare Blitz | |
| U-Turn | Morning Sun | ||
| Held Item | Eviolite | ||
| Nature | Impish | ||
| EVs | 76 HP, 236 Attack, 196 Speed | ||
| Choice Scarf | |||
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| Physically Defensive/ Bulky Pivot | |||
| Moveset | U-Turn | Flare Blitz | |
| Wild Charge | Zen Headbutt | ||
| Held Item | Choice Scarf | ||
| Nature | Impish | ||
| EVs | 76 HP, 236 Defense, 156 Sp. Defense, 36 Speed | ||
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| Moveset | Flare Blitz | Morning Sun | |
| U-Turn | Will-O-Wisp | ||
| Held Item | Eviolite | ||
| Nature | Impish | ||
| EVs | 76 HP, 236 Defense, 156 Sp. Defense, 36 Speed | ||
| Tera Type | Fairy | ||
It should never be switched into a match with a Rock-type, as they deal 2x damage. Moves such as Stealth Rock, Rock Slide, Earthquake, and Rock Tomb can be OHKO (One Hit Knock Off). Moreover, water-type moves such as Water Pulse and Scald can also lead to greater damage.
Benefit from its U-Turn move to safely switch to a different Pokemon in the battle. Keeping Rock-types and Water-types in the party can greatly help in tackling the only opponents Larvesta is weak to.
Role in the Pokemon World
Throughout the Anime, Larvesta has only appeared twice. Firstly during Gen V and the second time in Gen VIII. However, both of the time, he was in the Unova region.
First Appearance – Pokemon Black & White
| First Appearance – Pokemon Black & White |
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| Ep. 41 – The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! |
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| Owned by trainer Luke, it greatly battled Cilan and his stunfisk, scoring a huge win. In the episode, Luke also revealed that Larvesta takes charge of adding all the fiery special effects in the movies he makes. |
| Second Appearance – Pokemon Journeys: The Series |
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| Ep. 80 – Trial on a Golden Scale! |
| Plot |
| Owned byGoh and Ash, on the way to finding Volcarona’s golden scales in Unova’s gold mine, located three eggs of Larvesta. When Nito, a Pokemon hunter, decided to barrel away with the eggs, two Larvesta emerged to prevent him. |
| Later, another Larvesta, a Shiny one with yellow horns, emerged from the tunnel. Near the end of the episode, this Larvesta evolved into Shiny Volcarona, rewarding Goh with its golden scale. |
| trainer Luke, it greatly battled Cilan and his stunfisk, scoring a huge win. In the episode, Luke also revealed that Larvesta takes charge of adding all the fiery special effects in the movies he makes. |
It also made a small appearance in the manga ‘Pokemon Adventures’, in the chapter ‘The Battle Within’. A member of the Shadow Triad used Larvesta to attack Lenora at Nacrene City.
Trivia and Fun Facts
- Out of all unevolved Pokemon, Larvesta is the one evolving at the highest level, Lvl. 59.
- It is the only Fire-type with an insectoid (worm-like) body.
- It is the first Shiny Pokemon to evolve in the anime.
- Its eyelids remain inconsistent throughout the series. In the anime, they have a circular outline in place of their eyes, something that is not present in any games. Mainline games show black eyelids, while Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon features white eyelids.
- Larvesta and its evolution, Volcarona, were the last Gen V species to debut in Pokemon GO, dating May 2, 2023.
- In Generation IX, before the Version 2.0.1 update of Scarlet & Violet, it could learn Bug Bite at level 24.
Larvesta, holding a unique identity, often remains undiscovered as a strong and reliable companion. It is agreeable that, in the beginning levels, it cannot do much in battles. However, if leveled up, it can take out the worst enemies, with or without an evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Larvesta so rare?
How to get Larvesta in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta is one of the Pokemon that can be hatched from 2km, 5km, and 10km eggs. However, having a very low hatch rate of 1%, it is quite difficult to capture them.
Is Larvesta worth raising?
In the starting, no, Larvesta is not the one to be considered a strong Pokemon. However, leveling it up can add various powerful moves, such as Bug Buzz, Take Down, Double-Edge, and Flare Blitz. Moreover, it can learn a lot of OHKO attacks from TM.
