Stats & Training
Larvitar's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.
It is born deep underground. It can’t emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
Larvitar Weakness
Type-wise, Larvitar takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 4x232-274%KO Aqua Tail 4x342-403%KO Waterfall 4x302-355%KO Ice Fang 2x82-98% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 4x281-331%KO Earth Power 2x118-139%KO Seed Bomb 4x191-226%KO Giga Drain 4x199-235%KO | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 4x330-389%KO Giga Drain 4x228-269%KO Mega Drain 4x122-144%KO Absorb 4x65-77% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 4x342-403%KO Energy Ball 4x240-283%KO Seed Bomb 4x273-322%KO Magical Leaf 4x163-192%KO | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x218-257%KO Wave Crash 4x436-514%KO Liquidation 4x310-365%KO Aqua Cutter 4x257-302%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Duraludon can KO Larvitar with Flash Cannon (128-151%). Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Larvitar for 54-64%. Hippowdon's Earthquake also KOs at 162-190%.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x128-151%KO Draco Meteor103-122%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball54-64% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x162-190%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Larvitar is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Pupitar first, then eventually reaches Tyranitar. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Larvitar with 57 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Assurance, Curse and 6 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Larvitar Best Moveset
One boost from Dragon Dance and Larvitar gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets spread, and Guts backs the whole approach. Earthquake and Normal coverage handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Larvitar best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Facade
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Facade
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Assurance give Larvitar options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dark coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Larvitar Locations
Larvitar is available from mid-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 14 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Larvitar in Scarlet & Violet
Larvitar shows up in 14 walking spots from Lv. 16-38. Plenty of options, and the list is sorted so the highest-rate locations at each progression stage come first.
Larvitar Guide
Larvitar evolves into Pupitar at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, Larvitar does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Ground type on your team. Evolve it into Pupitar before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Larvitar is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Larvitar first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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