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Larvestain Pokémon SoulGold

bugfire

Pokédex Entry

Torch Pokémon

This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. It spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.

Larvesta in Pokémon SoulGold

Larvesta is #636 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its bug/fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.

Front
larvesta sprite
Normal
larvesta sprite
Shiny
larvesta sprite
Animated
larvesta sprite
Shiny Animated
Back
larvesta sprite
Normal
larvesta sprite
Shiny
Type
BugFire
Dex
#636
Abilities
Flame Body(Primary)

Burns the foe on contact.

Swarm(Secondary)

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
bug
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
pokeball
Poké Ball5.3%
greatball
Great Ball7.5%
ultraball
Ultra Ball8.9%
Base Exp
72
EV Yield
1 Attack
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
water ×2flying ×2rock ×4
Resists
grass ×0.25ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

How to Obtain

Larvesta can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 47. Expect to find it at level 40.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (12)

EmberLevel: 1fire
PWR40ACC100PP25
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
String ShotLevel: 1bug
PWR0ACC95PP40
Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
Flame ChargeLevel: 6fire
PWR50ACC100PP20
Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
Struggle BugLevel: 12bug
PWR0ACC100PP20
Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk.
Flame WheelLevel: 18fire
PWR60ACC100PP25
A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
ScreechLevel: 30normal
PWR0ACC85PP40
Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Leech LifeLevel: 36bug
PWR0ACC100PP0
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Bug BuzzLevel: 42bug
PWR90ACC100PP10
A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
Take DownLevel: 48normal
PWR90ACC85PP20
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
AmnesiaLevel: 54psychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Double EdgeLevel: 60normal
PWR0ACC100PP15
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Flare BlitzLevel: 66fire
PWR120ACC100PP15
A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
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Egg Moves (7)

String Shotbug
PWR0ACC95PP40
Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
Hardennormal
PWR0ACC0PP30
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
Foresightnormal
PWR0ACC0PP40
Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
Endurenormal
PWR0ACC0PP10
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Zen Headbuttpsychic
PWR80ACC90PP15
Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
Morning Sunnormal
PWR0ACC0PP5
Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Magnet Riseelectric
PWR0ACC0PP10
The user levitates with electromagnetism.
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TM/HM Moves (28)

Acrobaticsflying
PWR55ACC100PP15TM62
Does double damage if the user has no item.
Attractnormal
PWR0ACC100PP15TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Calm Mindpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20TM04
Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Facadenormal
PWR70ACC100PP20TM42
Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire Blastfire
PWR0ACC85PP5TM38
Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Flamethrowerfire
PWR0ACC100PP15TM35
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame Chargefire
PWR50ACC100PP20TM43
Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
Frustrationnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM21
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga Draingrass
PWR0ACC100PP0TM87
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden Powernormal
PWR0ACC100PP15TM10
The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Leech Lifebug
PWR0ACC100PP0TM28
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Light Screenpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP30TM16
Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Overheatfire
PWR0ACC90PP5TM50
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Psychicpsychic
PWR90ACC100PP10TM29
A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP0TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Roundnormal
PWR60ACC100PP15TM48
A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Safeguardnormal
PWR0ACC0PP25TM20
Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar Beamgrass
PWR120ACC100PP10TM22
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Substitutenormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM90
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC0PP10TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Trailblazegrass
PWR50ACC100PP20TM60
The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
U Turnbug
PWR70ACC100PP20TM89
Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild Chargeelectric
PWR90ACC100PP15TM93
An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Will O Wispfire
PWR0ACC0PP15TM61
Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
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Type Summary

3
Weaknesses
6
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Larvesta. Use these types to counter it effectively.

rock4×water2×flying2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Larvesta resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×ice0.5×fighting0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×
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