636: Larvesta

Essentials

Larvesta

Torch Pokémon

Abilities

Flame Body: Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Hidden Ability

Swarm: Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 636
Original Unova: 142
Updated Unova: 171
Updated Alola: 203
Updated Akala: 104

Names

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

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Larvesta	Volcarona Level up, starting at level 59

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	55	29.8	283	314
Attack	85	60.5	238	269
Defense	55	29.3	178	209
Special Attack	50	27.2	168	199
Special Defense	55	30.1	178	209
Speed	60	41.3	188	219
Total	360	31.3

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
: 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.

: 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.
: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
: 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.
: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.

: When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
: It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Torch Pokémon
Color: White
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

3'7.3"
1.1 m

Weight

288

63.5 lb
28.8 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Black

Route 18

White

Route 18

Moves

Bug and Fire moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Larvesta's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
—	—	—	—	String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
			10	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
10	10	10		Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
20	20	20	20	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
30	30	30	30	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
50	50	50	50	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
60	60	60	60	Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
70	70	70	70	Bug Buzz			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
80	80	80	80	Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
90	90	90	90	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
100	100	100	100	Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
				Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
				Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
				Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
				Morning Sun			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
				String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
				Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
				Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
				Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
04	04	04	04	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
			28	Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
59	59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
62	62	62	62	Acrobatics			15	55	100%		Has double power if the user has no held item.
76	76	76		Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
89	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
93	93	93	93	Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
		94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.