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Larvesta (Japanese: メラルバ, HepburnMeraruba) (lar-VESS-tuh[1]) is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Larvesta is a larval Pokémon that resembles a moth caterpillar. It has a fluffy mane of white fluff surrounding its head. Protruding from is white fur are five blazing flare-like appendages. Underneath the white fur, its face is black, as well as its six stubby legs, and it has light blue ovular eyes with tiny black pupils. Its backside is segmented and brownish-tan in color.

Behavior[]

It is said that Larvesta was created from the sun itself. It also is named by people as the Larva That Stole the Sun. However, Larvesta can also be a nuisance as it causes forest fires.

This Pokémon lives at the feet of volcanoes.

Natural abilities[]

It spews fire from its five horns as a deterrent against predators. The flames not only reaches a blistering temperature of 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit, but are also capable of slicing through iron sheets.

Evolution[]

Larvesta evolves into Volcarona at level 59.

Game data[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Hatch the Egg received on Route 18 One
Black 2 and White 2 Breed Volcarona None
X and Y Friend Safari Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Mirage Forest Rare

Pokédex entries[]

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
55
Attack
85
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
55
Speed
60
Total
360

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
10 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
20 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
40 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
60 Flame Wheel 60 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
70 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
80 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
90 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
100 Flare Blitz 120 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Cute 4 0 ♥
1 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Clever 2 3 ♥
10 Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
20 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
30 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
40 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
60 Flame Wheel 60 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
70 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
80 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
90 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
100 Flare Blitz 120 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 String Shot 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
10 Leech Life 20 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
20 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
40 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
60 Flame Wheel 60 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
70 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
80 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
90 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
100 Flare Blitz 120 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Leech Life 80 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Foresight Venonat, Venomoth, Yanma, Yanmega —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Harden Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask, Spewpa —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magnet Rise Forretress —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Morning Sun Beautifly —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
String Shot Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Wurmple, Sewaddle,

Swadloon, Leavanny, Joltik, Galvantula, Larvesta, Volcarona, Scatterbug, Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt

95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
Zen Headbutt Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Foresight Venonat, Venomoth, Yanma, Yanmega —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Harden Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask, Spewpa —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
Magnet Rise Forretress —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Morning Sun Beautifly —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
String Shot Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Wurmple, Sewaddle,

Swadloon, Leavanny, Joltik, Galvantula, Larvesta, Volcarona, Scatterbug

95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Clever 2 3 ♥
Zen Headbutt Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Foresight Venonat, Venomoth, Yanma, Yanmega —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Harden Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magnet Rise Forretress —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Morning Sun Beautifly —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
String Shot Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Wurmple, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Joltik, Galvantula, Larvesta, Volcarona 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
Zen Headbutt Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Battle Animation Sprites[]

Larvesta-AttackAnimation-1-XY

Larvesta-AttackAnimation-2-XY

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Manga[]

Trivia[]

  • Larvesta evolves later than any Bug-type Pokémon, evolving at level 59. In fact, the only Pokémon to evolve at a later level are Hydreigon and Dragapult (though Deino evolves into Zweilous and Dreepy evolves into Drakloak nine levels earlier than Larvesta).
    • This means that Larvesta takes the longest to undergo a single stage of evolution via level up.
  • Despite its Pokédex entries saying it encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves, it does not have an evolved form that is based on a cocoon.

Origin[]

Larvesta may be based on the larvae of the sycamore tussock moth which sport similar white hair with longer orange hair. The positioning of the orange growth may make it based on the Tower of the Sun or the Daimonji. The brown section of its body, as well as being part fire type, make it resemble a cigar.

Etymology[]

Larvesta comes from larva (the young form of some insects), lava, and Vesta (a Roman goddess represented by fire).

Its Japanese name, Meraruba, comes from メラメラ (meramera, onomatopoeia for something flaring up) and larva.

Names in other languages[]

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 202. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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