Is Larvitar Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Larvitar appears in the Wild Area at Lake of Outrage, needing the water bike to reach. Shield exclusive (Sword gets Deino instead). Rock/Ground evolving into Tyranitar at level 55 is a late investment, but 600 BST makes it one of the best returns in the game if you start early enough.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Milo's team.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Nessa's team.
Larvitar resists most of Kabu's coverage and hits back hard.
Bea's team hits Larvitar's weaknesses hard.
Larvitar trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Larvitar has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Pupitar trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Tyranitar trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Larvitar on Lake of Outrage (walking, Lv 50-52). Overcast.
Your Larvitar should hit Level 30 before you reach Piers, at typical leveling pace.
Your Pupitar should hit Level 55 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Larvitar in Sword & Shield
moderate rates across 3 locations for Larvitar in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Larvitar in SwSh
The path to Larvitar starts with Larvitar at Lv. 50-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Larvitar ✓Roaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 5%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 5%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PupitarLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 2%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 2%Sandstormor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into TyranitarBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tyranitar egg.
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 |
What is Larvitar Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Larvitar
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 4x329-387%KO Ice Fang 2x80-95% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Ludicolo builds →Solar Beam 4x334-394%KO Hydro Pump 4x306-361%KO Mud Shot 2x53-62% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 4x336-396%KO Ice Fang 2x81-97% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Ludicolo builds →Solar Beam 4x346-408%KO Hydro Pump 4x315-371%KO Mud Shot 2x54-64% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 4x323-381%KO Ice Fang 2x78-92% Bulldoze 2x73-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 4x271-320%KO Brick Break 2x90-107%KO Mud Shot 2x37-45% | ||
 Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Crawdaunt builds →Razor Shell 4x262-308%KO Dig 2x92-108%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 4x331-389%KO Ice Fang 2x79-94% Bulldoze 2x75-88% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 4x312-368%KO Brick Break 2x92-108%KO Mud Shot 2x38-45% Icy Wind 2x38-45% | ||
Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Crawdaunt builds →Dive 4x285-335%KO Dig 2x95-112%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Avalanche 2x71-85% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
 Krabby Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Krabby builds →Crabhammer 4x322-378%KO Dig 2x86-101%KO Brick Break 2x81-95% Metal Claw 2x55-65% | ||
 Bellossom Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Bellossom builds →Petal Dance 4x344-405%KO | ||
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kingler builds →Dive 4x314-370%KO Hammer Arm 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x104-123%KO Metal Claw 2x66-78% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 4x340-400%KO Ice Fang 2x82-97% Bulldoze 2x76-90% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 4x323-380%KO Brick Break 2x94-112%KO Mud Shot 2x39-47% Icy Wind 2x39-47% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 4x453-533%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x75-89% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Leafeon builds →Solar Blade 4x423-498%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 4x408-481%KO | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Tangrowth builds →Solar Beam 4x408-481%KO Focus Blast 2x136-160%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x78-92% | ||
Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 4x394-463%KO Hammer Arm 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Metal Claw 2x66-78% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 4x453-533%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x75-89% | ||
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Leafeon builds →Solar Blade 4x423-498%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 4x408-481%KO | ||
Tangrowth Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Tangrowth builds →Solar Beam 4x408-481%KO Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Focus Blast 2x136-160%KO | ||
Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 4x394-463%KO Hammer Arm 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Metal Claw 2x66-78% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 4x453-533%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x75-89% | ||
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Leafeon builds →Solar Blade 4x423-498%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 4x408-481%KO | ||
Tangrowth Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Tangrowth builds →Solar Beam 4x408-481%KO Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Focus Blast 2x136-160%KO | ||
Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 4x394-463%KO Hammer Arm 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Metal Claw 2x66-78% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Garchomp can KO Larvitar with Earthquake (187-221%). Kartana's Knock Off hits Larvitar for 52-62%. Starmie's Scald also KOs at 247-291%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x187-221%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kartana builds →Knock Off52-62% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemPower Herb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Starmie builds →Scald 4x247-291%KO Ice Beam 2x92-109%KO Psyshock62-73% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x249-293%KO Draco Meteor180-211%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Larvitar View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x87-103%KO Drain Punch 2x163-192%KO Knock Off47-56% Facade25-30% | ||
Larvitar Evolutions
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
SwSh Larvitar Best Moveset
Rock/Ground pre-evo with 50 across most stats. AbilityGuts boosts Attack on status, but 64 Attack boosted is still too low for the moveset to matter. Two evolutions from Tyranitar, where 134 Attack and AbilitySand Stream create an S-tier force.
Best Build
Larvitar best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Sandstorm
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Curse 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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.
It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
Larvitar Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves