Larvesta (#0636) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk8581–150157–295

Def5554–117103–229

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe6058–123112–240

Total360Higher than 33% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Larvesta outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Flying2×Water2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundGhostFireElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SwarmHidden ability
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

6.49% of teams · rank #20 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Impish
EVs: 76 HP / 236 Def / 156 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

U-turn
Morning Sun
Will-O-Wisp
Flare Blitz

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.87%
Rated 1500+8.22%
Rated 1630+6.49%
Rated 1760+8.53%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.49%

Moves

U-turn97.2%
Morning Sun68.8%
Will-O-Wisp67%
Flare Blitz66.8%
Flame Charge32.5%
Zen Headbutt29.3%
Wild Charge29.1%
Leech Life2.7%
Flamethrower2.6%
Bug Buzz1.5%

Items

Eviolite98.1%
Life Orb1.5%
Choice Scarf0.2%
Leftovers0.1%
Assault Vest0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Impish 76 HP / 236 Def / 156 SpD / 36 Spe50.6%
Impish 76 HP / 236 Atk / 76 Def / 116 Spe29%
Impish 236 HP / 236 Def / 36 Spe6.9%
Impish 76 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 156 SpD3.5%
Relaxed 236 Def / 36 SpA / 236 SpD2.6%

Tera types

Fairy51.4%
Electric29%
Water11.3%
Poison4%

Common teammates

Vullaby58.8%
Mienfoo49.3%
Mudbray45.6%
Sandshrew-Alola41.3%
Gothita40%
Toedscool39.3%
Glimmet35.8%
Chinchou30.6%

Checks & counters

Vullaby81.5%
Mudbray73.2%
Mienfoo29.1%
Foongus41.9%
Sandshrew-Alola27.9%

Evolution

#0636LarvestaBugFire
1. Level 59#0637VolcaronaBugFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

6Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

12Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

18Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

24Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

30ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

36Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

42Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

48Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

54AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

60Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

66Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 4

EggAbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

EggHardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

EggMorning SunHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.NormalStatus——5

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Torch Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#142Updated Unova#171Updated Alola#203Updated Akala#104Isle of Armor#186Paldea#274

Larvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey.
Shield
The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.
Sword
It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.
Ultra Moon
When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ultra Sun
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.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: メラルバ
Japanese (romaji): Merlarva
Korean: 활화르바
Chinese (Traditional): 燃燒蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 燃烧虫
French: Pyronille
German: Ignivor
Spanish: Larvesta
Italian: Larvesta

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 72
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50

Ultra Moon 1 area

Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44

Ultra Sun 1 area

Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44

Alpha Sapphire 2 areas

Mirage Forest (South of Route 111)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 2 areas

Mirage Forest (South of Route 111)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 1 area

Road 18Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

Black 1 area

Road 18Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1