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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 5
Species: Torch Pokémon
Type: Bug Fire
Height: 1.1m
Weight: 28.8kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 燃燒蟲
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 燃烧虫
English Larvesta
French Pyronille
German Ignivor
Italian Larvesta
Japanese メラルバ
Japanese (Romanized) Merlarva
Japanese (Trademark) Merlarva
Korean 활화르바
Spanish Larvesta

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #636
Unova (B2W2) #171
Unova #142

Abilities

  • Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
  • Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 59
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Fairy 0.5x
Fighting 0.5x
Flying 2x
Grass 0.25x
Ice 0.5x
Rock 4x
Steel 0.5x
Water 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Bug Fire 55
85
55
50
55
60
360
7 Bug Fire 55
85
55
50
55
60
360
6 Bug Fire 55
85
55
50
55
60
360

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon White The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Japan Pokémon White かざんの ふもとに せいそくする。 5ほんの ツノから ほのおを だして おそってきた てきを げきたいする。
United States Pokémon Black This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
Japan Pokémon Black たいようから うまれた ポケモンと しんじられてきた。しんかするとき ぜんしんが ほのおに つつまれる。
United States Pokémon 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.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
United States Pokémon 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.
Japan Pokémon White 2 たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
United States Pokémon 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.
Japan Pokémon X たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
Germany Pokémon X Es heißt, es sei ein Produkt der Sonne. Wenn es sich entwickelt, hüllt es sich in Flammen, die es aus seinen Hörnern bläst.
France Pokémon X On dit que ce Pokémon serait né du soleil. Il évolue en enveloppant son corps des flammes qui jaillissent de ses cornes.
Spain Pokémon X Se dice que nació del sol. Al evolucionar, cubre su cuerpo con llamas que brotan de sus cuernos.
Italy Pokémon X Si dice che sia nato dal sole. Prima di evolversi, avvolge tutto il suo corpo nelle fiamme emesse dai corni.
South Korea Pokémon X 태양에서 태어났다고 전해진다. 진화할 때 뿔에서 뿜어져 나온 불꽃으로 전신을 감싼다.
United States Pokémon Y The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Japan Pokémon Y かざんの ふもとに せいそくする。 5ほんの ツノから ほのおを だして おそってきた てきを げきたいする。
Germany Pokémon Y Es lebt am Fuß von Vulkanen. Mit Gegnern räumt es auf, indem es aus seinen fünf Hörnern Flammen auf sie abfeuert.
France Pokémon Y Il vit au pied des volcans. Il repousse ceux qui l’attaquent avec les flammes qui jaillissent de ses cinq cornes.
Spain Pokémon Y Vive en las laderas de los volcanes. Emite fuego por sus cinco cuernos para ahuyentar a sus enemigos.
Italy Pokémon Y Vive ai piedi dei vulcani. Se attaccato, mette in fuga il nemico lanciando fiamme dai suoi cinque corni.
South Korea Pokémon Y 화산 기슭에 서식한다. 5개의 뿔에서 불꽃이 나와 달려드는 상대를 격퇴한다.
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby かざんの ふもとに せいそくする。 5ほんの ツノから ほのおを だして おそってきた てきを げきたいする。
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Es lebt am Fuß von Vulkanen. Mit Gegnern räumt es auf, indem es aus seinen fünf Hörnern Flammen auf sie abfeuert.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Il vit au pied des volcans. Il repousse ceux qui l’attaquent avec les flammes qui jaillissent de ses cinq cornes.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Vive en las laderas de los volcanes. Emite fuego por sus cinco cuernos para ahuyentar a sus enemigos.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Vive ai piedi dei vulcani. Se attaccato, mette in fuga il nemico lanciando fiamme dai suoi cinque corni.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 화산 기슭에 서식한다. 5개의 뿔에서 불꽃이 나와 달려드는 상대를 격퇴한다.
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Es heißt, es sei ein Produkt der Sonne. Wenn es sich entwickelt, hüllt es sich in Flammen, die es aus seinen Hörnern bläst.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire On dit que ce Pokémon serait né du soleil. Il évolue en enveloppant son corps des flammes qui jaillissent de ses cornes.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Se dice que nació del sol. Al evolucionar, cubre su cuerpo con llamas que brotan de sus cuernos.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Si dice che sia nato dal sole. Prima di evolversi, avvolge tutto il suo corpo nelle fiamme emesse dai corni.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 태양에서 태어났다고 전해진다. 진화할 때 뿔에서 뿜어져 나온 불꽃으로 전신을 감싼다.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

TCG Cards

#19: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#20: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#20: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#21: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#10: メラルバ
Rarity:
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#11: メラルバ
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#12: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#16: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#14: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#12: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#34: Larvesta
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#29: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#23: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#24: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#40: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#196: Larvesta
Rarity:
Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#24: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#13: Larvesta
Rarity:
1 Diamond
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#28: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
×2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#15: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#99: Larvesta
Rarity:
Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#31: Larvesta
Rarity:
1 Diamond
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Ember
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95 1 1 1 1 1 1
Leech Life
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100 10 10 10 10
Absorb Type Icon Special 25 20 100 10 10
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85 20 20 20 20 20 20
Flame Charge
Type Icon Physical 20 50 100 30 30 30 30 30 30
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100 40 40 40 40 40 40
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100 50 50 50 50 50 50
Flame Wheel
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 60 60 60 60 60 60
Bug Buzz
Type Icon Special 10 90 100 70 70 70 70 70 70
Amnesia Type Icon Status 20 80 80 80 80 80 80
Thrash Type Icon Physical 10 120 100 90 90 90 90 90 90
Flare Blitz
Type Icon Physical 15 120 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

TM/HM Moves

Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Confide Type Icon Status 20
Overheat
Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Sunny Day
Type Icon Status 5
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Will-O-Wisp
Type Icon Status 15 85
Incinerate
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Leech Life
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Rest Type Icon Status 10
U-turn
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Calm Mind Type Icon Status 20
Struggle Bug
Type Icon Special 20 50 100
Fire Blast
Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Flame Charge
Type Icon Physical 20 50 100
Acrobatics Type Icon Physical 15 55 100
Wild Charge Type Icon Physical 15 90 100

Egg Moves

Harden Type Icon Status 30
Morning Sun Type Icon Status 5
Magnet Rise Type Icon Status 10
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Foresight Type Icon Status 40
Endure Type Icon Status 10
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95

Move Tutors

Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Heat Wave
Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Signal Beam
Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Magnet Rise Type Icon Status 10
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100