Stats & Training
Larvesta's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
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.
Larvesta Weakness
Larvesta is weak to Rock, Water, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x282-332%KO Rock Slide 4x137-162%KO Ancient Power 4x212-249%KO Rock Throw 4x94-111%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x361-425%KO Surf 2x81-95% Rock Slide 4x270-318%KO Rock Throw 4x184-217%KO | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 4x282-332%KO Rock Slide 4x212-249%KO Rock Tomb 4x172-203%KO Rock Throw 4x145-171%KO | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Lycanroc builds →Stone Edge 4x318-374%KO Rock Slide 4x239-282%KO Rock Tomb 4x192-226%KO Rock Throw 4x161-189%KO | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 4x471-554%KO Surf 2x72-85% Liquidation 2x135-159%KO Razor Shell 2x119-141%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (174-204%).
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x174-204%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvesta View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off71-84% Stone Edge 4x440-518%KO Pursuit44-52% Earthquake73-86% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Larvesta evolves into Volcarona. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Evolving adds up to 190 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Larvesta with 50 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Absorb, Harden, Morning Sun and 1 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Larvesta Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Larvesta's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Flame Body adds passive value. Flare Blitz gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Larvesta best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Morning Sun
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Morning Sun
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Trailblaze
- Calm Mind
- Flamethrower
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Larvesta gets Absorb and Harden exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Flying coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Overheat and Flare Blitz.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Larvesta Locations
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Larvesta. Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Larvesta in Scarlet & Violet
walking encounters for Larvesta across 4 spots at Lv. 24-63. The catch is that Violet and Scarlet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Larvesta Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Larvesta isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Volcarona to unlock its full potential. At 360 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Scarlet & Violet, Larvesta's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Gyarados (Water), and Salamence (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage.
Flame Body is the go-to ability for Larvesta. It has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Swarm can work in specific setups.
In Scarlet & Violet, Larvesta fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
In Scarlet & Violet, Larvesta does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Volcarona before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Larvesta has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves