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Larvesta

LarvestaBug Fire
  • rain
  • sunny
Larvesta is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Larvesta is a Bug and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,496 CP and is weak to Rock, Flying, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Larvesta Stats and Max CP

156 ATK
107 DEF
146 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1692 CP
Lvl 40
1496 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1069 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
855 CP
Lvl 15 Research
641 CP

Larvesta's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Larvesta PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Larvesta is an undeniably great-looking Pokémon and enjoys cult status among fans. It is also one of the rarest finds in Pokémon GO, so it is highly sought after by the game’s trainers.

While all this makes for a great addition to your collection, this Bug/Fire-type is lacking in PvE battles due to low stats. 🫠

Larvesta PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Larvesta has good stats across all areas, but doesn’t have a strong enough moveset to make a difference. 🥲

It secures a few wins, but overall, it is quite limited. Alolan Marowak and Talonflame are better Fire-types, while Charjabug and Ariados are better Bug-types.

With a maximum CP of only 1692, Larvesta doesn’t find any use in the other GO Battle League formats.

💥 The best PvP moveset for Larvesta is Ember, Flame Charge, and Bug Buzz.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
#130
FireFire-type
#204
Little CupLittle Cup
#51
Great LeagueGreat League
#515

Larvesta Type Chart

Larvesta takes increased damage from:Larvesta takes increased damage from:

RockRock256.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Larvesta takes reduced damage from:Larvesta takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Larvesta best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugBug Bite
BugBug Buzz
Larvesta's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 8.68 DPS and 89.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Larvesta ranks #130 (E Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteBugBug Buzz7.008.6889.6
2.FireEmberBugBug Buzz6.387.9281.8
3.BugBug BiteFireFlame Wheel5.957.3876.3
4.BugBug BiteFireFlame Charge5.877.2875.2
5.FireEmberFireFlame Charge5.546.8770.9
6.FireEmberFireFlame Wheel5.456.7669.9
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • FireEmber10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ember
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Ember has no special effects.
    See Ember details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • FireFlame Charge70334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Flame Charge details page ↗
  • FireFlame Wheel55502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Wheel
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Flame Wheel has no special effects.
    See Flame Wheel details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Larvesta's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Larvesta's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Larvesta has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Larvesta CP Chart

CP Chart

Larvesta reaches a maximum of 1,496 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 800–855 CP, rising to 1,000–1,069 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 600–641 CP.

Max CPMax CP1496 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch600 CP - 641 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs800 CP - 855 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids800 CP - 855 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1000 CP - 1069 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Larvesta Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
121 CP266 CP3111 CP
4156 CP5201 CP6247 CP
7292 CP8337 CP9382 CP
10427 CP11470 CP12513 CP
13556 CP14598 CP15641 CP
16684 CP17727 CP18769 CP
19812 CP20855 CP21898 CP
22940 CP23983 CP241026 CP
251069 CP261111 CP271154 CP
281197 CP291240 CP301283 CP
311304 CP321325 CP331347 CP
341368 CP351389 CP361411 CP
371432 CP381454 CP391475 CP
401496 CP411515 CP421534 CP
431554 CP441573 CP451593 CP
461612 CP471632 CP481652 CP
491672 CP501692 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#636
Height1.1 m
Weight28.8 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
LarvestaLarvesta
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
VolcaronaVolcarona
  • Larvesta evolves into Volcarona which costs 400 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Larvesta

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Larvesta's Bug and Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Larvesta.

Bug Bug

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Larvesta Candy296 Larvesta Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Larvesta Candy10 Larvesta Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Larvesta Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Larvesta Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Larvesta Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Larvesta Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Larvesta Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Larvesta Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Larvesta Candy-

Larvesta Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Larvesta from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Larvesta in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Larvesta family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Larvesta in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

LarvestaLarvesta
VolcaronaVolcarona

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
LarvestaLarvestaLarvestaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmLarvestaLarvesta
0.54 m0.55 m1.1 m1.65 m1.93 m

Larvesta's height ranges from 0.54 m to 1.93 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Larvesta in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.539 m0.55 m
1′09″1′10″
XS0.55 m1.1 m
1′10″3′07″
M0.825 m1.375 m
2′08″4′06″
XL1.375 m1.65 m
4′06″5′05″
XXL1.65 m1.925 m
5′05″6′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Larvesta

Larvesta high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Larvesta. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Larvesta Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Larvesta Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackThis Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
WhiteThe base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Black 2, White 2Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
X, Omega RubySaid to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
Y, Alpha SapphireThe base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Ultra SunWhen battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ultra MoonIt protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.
SwordThe people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.
ShieldLarvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Larvesta’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Fire-type Pokémon, Larvesta is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Flying and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Larvesta in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Larvesta in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.675 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 89.598.

How does Larvesta perform in Raids?

Larvesta's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Larvesta rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Larvesta is an E-Tier Bug-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Larvesta rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Larvesta is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Larvesta?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Larvesta: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Larvesta’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Larvesta’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1496 CP and 1692 CP at Level 50.

Can Larvesta be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Larvesta can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Larvesta Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Larvesta cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.