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Larvesta (メラルバ Meraruba)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#636
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Volcarona
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$lar-VES-tah$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	55	Species:	Torch Pokémon
Attack:	85	Type(s):	Bug/Fire
Defense:	55	Height:	1.09m
Special Atk:	50	Weight:	28.8kg
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Flame Body Swarm (Dream World)
Speed:	60	Pokédex Color:	White
Stat Total:	360	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Larvesta (Japanese: メラルバ Meraruba) is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Pokemon Black and White.

Appearance

Larvesta looks like a tan, larva Pokémon with white fur covering most of its lower body and head and five red, cork screw-like horns appear from its head. Underneath the white fur, its head is black, as well as its six legs, and it has light blue eyes.

Evolution

Larvesta evolves into Volcarona at level 59.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Larvesta Locations
Black/White	Hatch the Egg received on Route 18	One
Black 2/White 2	Breed Volcarona	None

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Larvesta did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Larvesta did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Larvesta did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Larvesta did not appear during the Generation IV games.
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.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
1	String Shot	—	95%	40	Bug	Status
10	Leech Life	20	100%	15	Bug	Physical
20	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
30	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
40	Bug Bite	60	100%	15	Bug	Physical
50	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
60	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical
70	Bug Buzz	90	100%	20	Bug	Special
80	Amnesia	-	-%	20	Psychic	Status
90	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
100	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	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.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Larvesta did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Larvesta did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Larvesta did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Larvesta did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back
			File:Larvesta B2W2.gif		File:Larvesta BW Back.gif
			File:Shiny Larvesta B2W2.gif		File:Shiny Larvesta BW Back.gif

Trivia

Larvesta evolves later than any Bug-type Pokémon, evolving at Lv. 59.
Larvesta can be obtained by hatching it from an egg found on Route 18, or for breeding Volcarona.
Larvesta's first part of its name comes from the word larva meaning a preform of beetle, moth, or butterfly
Larvesta is the only larva-like Pokémon that skips the cocoon stage.
Larvesta is the only Bug/Fire type besides its evolution Volcarona.
Larvesta's name comes from larvae and Vesta, a Roman goddess represented by fire.

References