Larvesta

Larvesta
Current
Information
Type	Bug /  Fire
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Flame Body Hidden Swarm
Species	Torch Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.1 m / 3'07" Weight 28.8 kg / 63.5 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation V
Evolution	Evolves into Volcarona
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color White Egg group(s) Bug Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0636
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	142 / 171 (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / 203 (USUM)
Galar	N/A / 186 (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea 274 Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name メラルバ Meraruba
Japanese	Name メラルバ Meraruba
English	Name Larvesta
English	Name Larvesta

Larvesta (Japanese: メラルバ, Hepburn: Meraruba) (lar-VESS-tuh) 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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
1	String Shot	—	95%	40	Bug	Status
10	Absorb	20	100%	25	Grass	Special
20	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
30	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
40	Bug Bite	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical
50	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
60	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical
70	Bug Buzz	90	100%	10	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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	String Shot	—	95%	40	Bug	Status		2 ♥	3 ♥
10	Leech Life	20	100%	15	Bug	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
20	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
30	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
40	Bug Bite	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
50	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
60	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
70	Bug Buzz	90	100%	10	Bug	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
80	Amnesia	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
90	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
100	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical		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	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%	20	Bug	Physical
50	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
60	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical
70	Bug Buzz	90	100%	10	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.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Leech Life	80	100%	10	Bug	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	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	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM59	Incinerate	60	100%	15	Fire	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM76	Struggle Bug	50	100%	20	Bug	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		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	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM59	Incinerate	30	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
TM76	Struggle Bug	30	100%	20	Bug	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Endure	Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Foresight	Venonat, Venomoth, Yanma, Yanmega	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
Harden	Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask, Spewpa	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Magnet Rise	Forretress	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Morning Sun	Beautifly	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
String Shot	Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Wurmple, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Joltik, Galvantula, Larvesta, Volcarona, Scatterbug, Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt	—	95%	40	Bug	Status
Zen Headbutt	Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat	80	90%	15	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	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Foresight	Venonat, Venomoth, Yanma, Yanmega	—	—%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Harden	Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask, Spewpa	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Magnet Rise	Forretress	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Morning Sun	Beautifly	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
String Shot	Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Wurmple, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Joltik, Galvantula, Larvesta, Volcarona, Scatterbug	—	95%	40	Bug	Status		2 ♥	3 ♥
Zen Headbutt	Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		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	Normal	Status
Foresight	Venonat, Venomoth, Yanma, Yanmega	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
Harden	Metapod, Kakuna, Pinsir, Gligar, Gliscor, Silcoon, Cascoon, Nincada, Ninjask	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Magnet Rise	Forretress	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Morning Sun	Beautifly	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
String Shot	Caterpie, Weedle, Spinarak, Ariados, Wurmple, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Joltik, Galvantula, Larvesta, Volcarona	—	95%	40	Bug	Status
Zen Headbutt	Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat	80	90%	15	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bug Bite USUM	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical
Giga Drain USUM	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Heat Wave USUM	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
Magnet Rise USUM	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Signal Beam USUM	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	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	Bug	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS	95	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		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	Bug	Physical
Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Heat Wave	100	90%	10	Fire	Special
Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	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

• Generation V
• Generation VI

Larvesta's Black and White/Black 2 and White 2 sprite

Larvesta's back sprite

Larvesta's Black and White shiny sprite

Larvesta's back shiny sprite

Larvesta's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Larvesta's back sprite

Larvesta's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Larvesta's back shiny sprite

Battle Animation Sprites

Appearances

• Luke Larvesta.png
  Luke's Larvesta.
• Shiny Larvesta in the anime.

1/2

Anime

Supporting

• Luke's Larvesta

Manga

• Shadow Triad's Larvesta

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.

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data