Larvesta
#636 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Torch Pokémon
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.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Larvesta #636 | Level 59 |  Volcarona #637 |
Normal
Shiny
Larvesta
Torch Pokémon
HP
55
Attack
85
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
55
Speed
60
Total
360
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 4× from
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.25× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Start | String Shot | |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| 6 | Flame Charge | |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat. |
| 12 | Struggle Bug | | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit. |
| 18 | Flame Wheel | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 24 | Bug Bite | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 30 | Screech |  | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| 36 | Leech Life | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 42 | Bug Buzz | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 48 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| 54 | Amnesia |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 60 | Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| 66 | Flare Blitz | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Thrash | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM11 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM16 | Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM17 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM19 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM56 | U-turn | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM78 | Acrobatics | | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TR02 | Flamethrower | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR11 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR15 | Fire Blast | | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR17 | Amnesia | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR18 | Leech Life | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR36 | Heat Wave | | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn. |
| TR43 | Overheat | | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR49 | Calm Mind | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TR55 | Flare Blitz | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn. |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt | | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR86 | Wild Charge |  | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter Smack | | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Flame Body
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Swarm
Hidden Ability
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.