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Larvesta

#636 in the X and Y Pokédex • Torch Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

10,240

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

72
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Larvesta

Larvesta

#636

Level 59

Volcarona

Volcarona

#637

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fire)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fire)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Hydreigon

Volcarona

Larvesta normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Larvesta sprite

Shiny

Larvesta

Torch Pokémon

#636
BugFire

Height

1.1 m

Weight

28.8 kg

Base XP

72

Abilities

Flame BodySwarm

HP

55

Attack

85

Defense

55

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

55

Speed

60

Total

360

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Rock

Takes 2× from

WaterFlying

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Grass

Takes 0.5× from

IceFightingBugSteelFairy
Class
Description
StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

10Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

20Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

30Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

40Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

60Flame WheelFirePhysical6010025

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

70Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

80AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

90ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

100Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn.

Class
Description
EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

ForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Morning SunNormalStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Class
Description
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This 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 is in trouble.

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

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X/Y / Pokédex

Larvesta

Larvesta

#636 in the X and Y Pokédex • Torch Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

10,240

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

72
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Larvesta

Larvesta

#636

Level 59

Volcarona

Volcarona

#637

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fire)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fire)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Hydreigon

Volcarona

Larvesta normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Larvesta sprite

Shiny

Larvesta

Torch Pokémon

#636
BugFire

Height

1.1 m

Weight

28.8 kg

Base XP

72

Abilities

Flame BodySwarm

HP

55

Attack

85

Defense

55

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

55

Speed

60

Total

360

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Rock

Takes 2× from

WaterFlying

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Grass

Takes 0.5× from

IceFightingBugSteelFairy
Class
Description
StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

10Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

20Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

30Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

40Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

60Flame WheelFirePhysical6010025

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

70Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

80AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

90ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

100Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn.

Class
Description
EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

ForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Morning SunNormalStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Class
Description
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This 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 is in trouble.

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

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