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larvesta
#636

Larvesta

Torch Pokémon

BugFire

When battling opponents, it sprays fire from its five horns. The max temperature of the flames can reach nearly 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Base Stats

HP 55
Attack 85
Defense 55
Sp. Atk 50
Sp. Def 55
Speed 60
Total 360

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Flame Body Swarm (Hidden)

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Torch Pokémon
Height 1.1 m
Weight 28.8 kg
Base Exp 72
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Bug

Sprites

larvesta Front Front
larvesta Back Back
larvesta Front Shiny Front Shiny
larvesta Back Shiny Back Shiny
larvesta Official Art Official Art
larvesta Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

lc Usage: 2.4%
Bulky Pivot
Item
Eviolite
Nature
Impish
EVs
HP 76
Def 236
SpD 156
Spe 36

Strategy Overview

Larvesta has all the tools to be a bulky pivot. It has access to two excellent STAB moves in U-turn and Flare Blitz, allowing it to pivot and hit hard. It can utilize these moves with its good Attack stat and great ability in Flame Body, which allows it to switch in on and pressure physical attackers. It can also come in easily on threats like Mienfoo, Pawniard, Snivy, and Snubbull. Additionally, reliable recovery in Morning Sun strengthens its role and increases its longevity. However, Larvesta has a few devastating flaws; namely, it is 4x weak to Stealth Rock and Rock-type coverage, such as Diglett's Rock Slide and Mienfoo's Stone Edge. It is also weak to common types like Flying and Water. It faces competition as a physical Fire-type from Ponyta, which is faster and less weak to Stealth Rock. Larvesta needs entry hazard removal to function, as otherwise it becomes dead weight. Finally, it rests at an awkward Speed tier and is unable to outspeed many of its foes, namely Doduo and Staryu.

Most Used Moves

U-turn
94.2%

Most Used Items

Eviolite
78.1%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc