Larvesta (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Larvesta
Torch Pokémon
メラルバ
Merlarva
#0636
Larvesta



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Fire
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Flame Body Cacophony
Cacophony
Swarm
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
3'07" 1.1 m
Larvesta
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Weight
63.5 lbs. 28.8 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
72
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Larvesta
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HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
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Sp.Def
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Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
70
External Links

Larvesta (Japanese: メラルバ Merlarva) is a dual-type Bug/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Volcarona starting at level 59.

Biology

Larvesta is a fuzzy, moth larva-like Pokémon. It has blue eyes in a shadowed face. Its white mane of fuzz encompasses its head and the upper half of its body, while its lower half is brown. It has three pairs of small black legs. There are five red, slightly whorled horns on the sides of its head.

Larvesta can shoot fire from its five horns as a defensive tactic to intimidate predators or to scare prey. It has been seen using the fire that it shoots from these horns to fly. Larvesta's flames can reach up to almost 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit in temperature. The horns' flames can cut through even sheets of iron. It lives at the feet of volcanoes, though people of ancient times once believed that Larvesta nested on and fell from the sun; some people still say that it was born from the sun. In ancient times, it was known as the Larva That Stole the Sun and emissary of the sun. Despite this, Larvesta is considered a burden due to it causing constant forest fires. When it evolves into Volcarona, its body becomes enveloped in flames, akin to a cocoon.

Evolution

Larvesta evolves into Volcarona.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0636Larvesta.png
Unevolved
Larvesta
 Bug  Fire 

0637Volcarona.png
First evolution
Volcarona
 Bug  Fire 


In the anime

Larvesta in the anime

Major appearances

Larvesta debuted in The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!, under the ownership of Luke. It battled Cilan and his Stunfisk and won. Luke revealed that Larvesta is in charge of special effects whenever he is making movies.

Three Larvesta appeared in Trial on a Golden Scale!, with one of them being Shiny. The Shiny Larvesta ended up evolving into Volcarona.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW041 Larvesta Ash's Pokédex Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon. A Larvesta shoots fire from its five horns to repel its enemies. They live at the base of volcanoes.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A member of the Shadow Triad used a Larvesta to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. It was later revealed that Larvesta hatched from an Egg that Ryoku of the Seven Sages found in Route 4. It debuted in The Battle Within.

Benga's Larvesta appeared in a flashback in Pink Slip.

In the TCG

Main article: Larvesta (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #142
Unova
B2W2: #171
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
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #203
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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.
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #186
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#274
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet This Pokémon was called the Larva That Stole the Sun. The fire Larvesta spouts from its horns can cut right through a sheet of iron.
Violet In ancient times, Larvesta was worshiped as the emissary of the sun. However, it was also viewed as a burden since it often caused forest fires.


Pokédex Image Larvesta USUM.png Pokédex Image Larvesta SV.png
Larvesta in the Alola PokédexUSUM Larvesta in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Hatch Egg received from a Pokémon Ranger inside a building on Route 18
Black 2 White 2
Breed Volcarona
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Fire)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Forest (north of Route 111), Mirage Island (north of Route 113)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Lush Jungle (Cave)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Loop Lagoon, Forest of Focus (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
West Province: Asado Desert
Tera Raid Battles (3★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: World Axle - B2F
Conquest
Ignis, Chrysalia
MD GTI
Holehills (1F-12F), Scorching Desert (1F-10F), Windy Shoreline (1F-11F), Canyon Foot (1F-9F)
Rumble U
Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 6
Rumble World
White Ruins: Everspring Valley (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Rayquaza Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Wacky Workshop: Stage 157
Prasino Woods: Stage 595


Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
360
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 String Shot Bug Status 0000 09595% 40
066 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20
1212 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20
1818 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
2424* Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20
3030 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
3636 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100100% 10
4242 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
5454 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
6060 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
6666 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvesta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvesta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM015Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM021Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM024Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM038Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM095Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM128Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM162Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM165Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM182Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM185Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvesta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Larvesta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SpinarakAriadosKricketuneJoltikGalvantulaCutieflyRibombee
Absorb Grass Special 20 100% 25
GligarGliscorSpewpa
Harden Normal Status —% 30
Mirror Herb*
Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
Heracross
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Larvesta
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvesta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvesta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Gates to Infinity
MDP 3DS 636.png Recruit rate (First Time): 12.0%
Recruit rate (Second Time/Postgame): 3.0%
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 636.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Fleeing Pokémon
Connected to: Torkoal
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal They say that I'm too big to be a Bug-type. They should just leave me alone!
Low HP (< 50%) Arrgh… My flame's dying…
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush636Body.png Walking Speed: 2.67 seconds Base HP: 49
Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest
PCP636.png HP: ★★ Move: Flame Wheel
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Flame Body
Ability 2: Run Up
Ability 3: Sponge
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★
Evolves into Volcarona when its Attack is 131 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hidenaga, Masayuki, Okuni, and Sessai
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT636.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#183
Shuffle636.png

Cloud Clear
Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
GO636.png Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 156 Base Defense: 107
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: Larvesta Candy 400
Fast Attacks: Ember, Bug Bite
Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Bug Buzz, Flame Wheel

Evolution data

0636Larvesta.png
Unevolved
Larvesta
 Bug  Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 59
0637Volcarona.png
First evolution
Volcarona
 Bug  Fire 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 636.png Spr b 5b 636.png Spr 5b2 636.png Spr b 5b2 636.png
Spr 5b 636 s.png Spr b 5b 636 s.png Spr 5b2 636 s.png Spr b 5b2 636 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 636.png
Spr b 6x 636.png
Spr 6o 636.png
Spr b 6o 636.png
Spr 6x 636 s.png
Spr b 6x 636 s.png
Spr 6o 636 s.png
Spr b 6o 636 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 636.png
Spr b 7s 636.png
Spr 7s 636.png
Spr b 7s 636.png
Spr 7s 636 s.png
Spr b 7s 636 s.png
Spr 7s 636 s.png
Spr b 7s 636 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0636.png HOME0636 s.png
636MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Larvesta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Out of all unevolved Pokémon that evolve by a set level, Larvesta evolves starting at the highest level, at level 59.
  • Larvesta is the only Fire-type Pokémon to have an insectoid body.
  • Larvesta is the first Shiny Pokémon seen evolving in the anime.
  • Larvesta's eyelids have been portrayed inconsistently throughout the series. In the anime, Larvesta's eyelids have a circular outline where their eye would be, something that is not present in any games. Mainline Pokémon games show Larvesta with black eyelids, while their portrait in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon instead features white eyelids.
  • Discounting forms, Larvesta and its evolution were the last Generation V Pokémon to debut in Pokémon GO, debuting on May 2, 2023.
  • In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Larvesta was able to learn Bug Bite at level 24.

Origin

Larvesta is based on a moth larva[1] — likely the larvae of the Atlas moth or the Sycamore Tussock moth. Its appearance, especially the red growths around its body, also references the Tower of the Sun, a famed Japanese monument.[1] The red growths may also reference sun rays or the Daimonji, while its overall body shape may also be based on a torch or cigar.

Name origin

Larvesta may be a combination of larva and Vesta (Roman goddess of the hearth and home, symbolised and represented by an eternally-burning fire located in her temple). It may also involve lava.

Merlarva may be a combination of めらめら meramera (onomatopoeia for flaring) and larva.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese メラルバ Merlarva From めらめら meramera and larva
France Flag.png French Pyronille From pyro-, pyrale, and chenille
Spain Flag.png Spanish Larvesta Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Ignivor From ignis and devorare
Italy Flag.png Italian Larvesta Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 활화르바 Hwalhwaruba From 활활 hwalhwal and larva
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 燃燒蟲 / 燃烧虫 Ránshāochóng From 燃燒 / 燃烧 ránshāo and 蟲 / 虫 chóng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 燃燒蟲 Yìhnsīuchùhng From 燃燒 yìhnsīu and chùhng


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)

External links

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