Larvesta

Larvesta is a Bug- and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Larvesta has a maximum CP of 1,692. It is weak to Rock, Flying, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Larvesta is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz.

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

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Bug-type

Fire-type

Little Cup

Great League

Larvesta Type Chart

Larvesta takes increased damage from:

Rock256.0%

Flying160.0%

Water160.0%

Larvesta takes reduced damage from:

Grass39.1%

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fighting62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Larvesta best moveset

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

The best Bug-type moveset for Larvesta is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz (8.68 DPS, 89.6 TDO). In raids, Larvesta ranks #130 among Bug-type attackers (E Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	7.00	8.68	89.6
2.	Ember	Bug Buzz	6.38	7.92	81.8
3.	Bug Bite	Flame Wheel	5.95	7.38	76.3
4.	Bug Bite	Flame Charge	5.87	7.28	75.2
5.	Ember	Flame Charge	5.54	6.87	70.9
6.	Ember	Flame Wheel	5.45	6.76	69.9

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Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

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

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Bug Buzz95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bug Buzz details page ↗
Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flame Wheel55502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

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

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.2s

Damage	80
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Larvesta can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Larvesta can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Larvesta CP Chart

At Level 50, Larvesta maxes out at 1,692 CP. Raid catches are 800 to 855 CP, or 1,000 to 1,069 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 600 to 641 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1692 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	600 CP - 641 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	800 CP - 855 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	800 CP - 855 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1000 CP - 1069 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Larvesta’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	21 CP	2	66 CP	3	111 CP
4	156 CP	5	201 CP	6	247 CP
7	292 CP	8	337 CP	9	382 CP
10	427 CP	11	470 CP	12	513 CP
13	556 CP	14	598 CP	15	641 CP
16	684 CP	17	727 CP	18	769 CP
19	812 CP	20	855 CP	21	898 CP
22	940 CP	23	983 CP	24	1026 CP
25	1069 CP	26	1111 CP	27	1154 CP
28	1197 CP	29	1240 CP	30	1283 CP
31	1304 CP	32	1325 CP	33	1347 CP
34	1368 CP	35	1389 CP	36	1411 CP
37	1432 CP	38	1454 CP	39	1475 CP
40	1496 CP	41	1515 CP	42	1534 CP
43	1554 CP	44	1573 CP	45	1593 CP
46	1612 CP	47	1632 CP	48	1652 CP
49	1672 CP	50	1692 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Larvesta

Mega Pokémon that boost Larvesta’s Bug and Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Larvesta.

Bug

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#636
Height	1.1 m
Weight	28.8 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Larvesta	400 Candy	Volcarona

Larvesta evolves into Volcarona which costs 400 Candy.

Larvesta family

Larvesta’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Larvesta

Volcarona

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.54 m	0.55 m	1.1 m	1.65 m	1.93 m

Size bounds

Larvesta's height ranges from 0.539 m to 1.925 m, with the average being 1.1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.539 m1′09″	0.55 m1′10″
XS	0.55 m1′10″	0.825 m2′08″
M	0.825 m2′08″	1.375 m4′06″
XL	1.375 m4′06″	1.65 m5′05″
XXL	1.65 m5′05″	1.925 m6′04″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Larvesta from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Larvesta

Larvesta high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Larvesta. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Larvesta Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
White	The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Black 2, 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.
X, 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.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
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.
Ultra Moon	It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.
Sword	The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.
Shield	Larvesta’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 the best moves for Larvesta in Pokémon GO?

Larvesta’s best moves are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, for 8.68 DPS and 89.6 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Larvesta’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Flying, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Ice, Steel, and Grass-type moves.

How does Larvesta perform in Raids?

Larvesta ranks #130 among Bug-type attackers (E Tier).

Larvesta ranks #205 among Fire-type attackers (F Tier).

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

Larvesta tops out at 1,496 CP at Level 40 and 1,692 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.

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, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

7.00

8.68

89.6

Ember

Bug Buzz

6.38

7.92

81.8

Bug Bite

Flame Wheel

5.95

7.38

76.3

Bug Bite

Flame Charge

5.87

7.28

75.2

Ember

Flame Charge

5.54

6.87

70.9

Ember

Flame Wheel

5.45

6.76

69.9

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage

100

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.2s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.9s - 2.2s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1692 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

600 CP - 641 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

800 CP - 855 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

800 CP - 855 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1000 CP - 1069 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

21 CP

66 CP

111 CP

156 CP

201 CP

247 CP

292 CP

337 CP

382 CP

427 CP

470 CP

513 CP

556 CP

598 CP

641 CP

684 CP

727 CP

769 CP

812 CP

855 CP

898 CP

940 CP

983 CP

1026 CP

1069 CP

1111 CP

1154 CP

1197 CP

1240 CP

1283 CP

1304 CP

1325 CP

1347 CP

1368 CP

1389 CP

1411 CP

1432 CP

1454 CP

1475 CP

1496 CP

1515 CP

1534 CP

1554 CP

1573 CP

1593 CP

1612 CP

1632 CP

1652 CP

1672 CP

1692 CP

Pokédex Number

#636

Height

1.1 m

Weight

28.8 kg

Region

Generation 5

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Larvesta

400 Candy

Volcarona

XXS

XXL

0.54 m

0.55 m

1.1 m

1.65 m

1.93 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.539 m1′09″

0.55 m1′10″

0.825 m2′08″

1.375 m4′06″

1.65 m5′05″

XXL

1.65 m5′05″

1.925 m6′04″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Black

This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.

White

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

Black 2, 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.

X, 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.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

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.

Ultra Moon

It protects itself with flame. Long years ago, people believed Larvesta had a nest on the sun.

Sword

The people of ancient times believed that Larvesta fell from the sun.

Shield

Larvesta’s body is warm all over. It spouts fire from the tips of its horns to intimidate predators and scare prey.

Larvesta Stats and Max CP

Larvesta's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Larvesta Type Chart

Larvesta takes increased damage from:

Larvesta takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Fire

Evolution Chart

Larvesta family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Larvesta

Larvesta high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Larvesta in Pokémon GO?

What are Larvesta’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Larvesta perform in Raids?

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

Can Larvesta be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Larvesta Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Larvesta?

Overview and stats

Larvesta Stats and Max CP

Larvesta's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Larvesta Type Chart

Larvesta takes increased damage from:

Larvesta takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Fire

Evolution Chart

Larvesta family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Larvesta

Larvesta high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Larvesta in Pokémon GO?

What are Larvesta’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Larvesta perform in Raids?

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

Can Larvesta be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Larvesta Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Larvesta?