Type matchups
Damage Larvesta takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (¼×)
As a Bug/Fire type, Larvesta has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Bug/Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 360
Larvesta has a base stat total of 360, higher than 29% of Pokémon. With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 55 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail.
Larvesta can have the abilities Flame Body and Swarm.
How to beat Larvesta
The best way to beat Larvesta is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying and Water moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fire moves. Terrakion hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fire moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fire moves.
Evolution
Larvesta is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Larvesta → Volcarona) and evolves into Volcarona.
Best counters to Larvesta
Other Bug/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Larvesta weak to?
As a Bug/Fire type, Larvesta takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying and Water moves.
What is Larvesta resistant to?
Larvesta resists Fighting, Bug, Steel, Ice, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Larvesta?
Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Terrakion and Nihilego, which hit Larvesta with super-effective attacks.