Where can I find Larvesta in SoulGold?

Larvesta cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Larvesta?

Larvesta is a bug/fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Larvesta learn in SoulGold?

Larvesta can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

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

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

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

Evolution Chain

Larvesta

Base form

→

Volcarona

Level up Larvesta to Lv. 59

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How to Obtain

Larvesta isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	bug	0	95	40
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
6	Flame ChargeLevel: 6Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
6	Flame ChargeLevel: 6Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
12	Struggle BugLevel: 12Struggle Bug	bug	0	100	20
12	Struggle BugLevel: 12Struggle Bug	Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk.
18	Flame WheelLevel: 18Flame Wheel	fire	60	100	25
18	Flame WheelLevel: 18Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
30	ScreechLevel: 30Screech	normal	0	85	40
30	ScreechLevel: 30Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
36	Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life	bug	0	100	0
36	Leech LifeLevel: 36Leech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
42	Bug BuzzLevel: 42Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
42	Bug BuzzLevel: 42Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
48	Take DownLevel: 48Take Down	normal	90	85	20
48	Take DownLevel: 48Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
54	AmnesiaLevel: 54Amnesia	psychic	0	0	20
54	AmnesiaLevel: 54Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
60	Double EdgeLevel: 60Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
60	Double EdgeLevel: 60Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
66	Flare BlitzLevel: 66Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
66	Flare BlitzLevel: 66Flare Blitz	A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
String ShotString Shot	bug	0	95	40
String ShotString Shot	Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
HardenHarden	normal	0	0	30
HardenHarden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	0	40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	0	0	5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Magnet RiseMagnet Rise	electric	0	0	10
Magnet RiseMagnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.