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Larvesta (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves into Volcarona starting at level 59.
Physiology and Behavior
Larvesta is a fuzzy, moth larva-like Pokémon. It has blue eyes in a shadowed face. Its white mane of fuzz encompasses its head and the upper half of its body, while its lower half is brown. It has three pairs of small black legs. There are five red, slightly whorled horns on the sides of its head.
Larvesta can shoot fire from its five horns as a defensive tactic to intimidate predators or to scare prey. It has been seen using the fire that it shoots from these horns to fly. Larvesta's flames can reach up to almost 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit in temperature. The horns' flames can cut through even sheets of iron. It lives at the feet of volcanoes, though people of ancient times once believed that Larvesta nested on and fell from the sun; some people still say that it was born from the sun. In ancient times, it was known as the Larva That Stole the Sun and emissary of the sun. Despite this, Larvestra is considered a burden due to it causing constant forest fires. When it evolves into Volcarona, its body becomes enveloped in flames, akin to a cocoon.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Pokémon spin-offs
In the anime
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames. |
| Pokémon White | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | 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. |
| Pokémon White 2 | 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. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | 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. |
| Pokémon Y | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun. |
| Pokémon Shield | Larvesta's body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | 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. |
| Pokémon Violet | 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. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | |
| Pokémon White | |
| Pokémon Black 2 | |
| Pokémon White 2 | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) |
| Pokémon Shield | Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | |
| Pokémon Violet | |
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 360 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
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Trivia
- Out of all unevolved Pokémon that evolve by a set level, Larvesta evolves starting at the highest level, at level 59.
- Larvesta is the first Shiny Pokémon seen evolving in the anime.
- Larvesta's eyelids have been portrayed inconsistently throughout the series. In the anime, Larvesta's eyelids have a circular outline where their eye would be, something that is not present in any games. Mainline Pokémon games show Larvesta with black eyelids, while their portrait in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon instead features white eyelids.
- Discounting forms, Larvesta and its evolution were the last Fifth Pokémon generation Pokémon to debut in Pokémon GO, debuting on May 2, 2023.