Larvesta
Bug/Fire-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Volcarona for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Larvesta takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 409
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Eggs
- 2 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 855 CP
Larvesta moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flame Wheel STAB | Fire | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Larvesta is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Larvesta
How to get Larvesta
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 35 | 1,293 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 35 | 1,400 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 820 | 876 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,020 | 1,090 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 820 | 876 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 620 | 662 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 820 | 876 |
Is Larvesta good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Larvesta has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 21 |
| Lv 2 | 66 |
| Lv 3 | 111 |
| Lv 4 | 156 |
| Lv 5 | 201 |
| Lv 6 | 247 |
| Lv 7 | 292 |
| Lv 8 | 337 |
| Lv 9 | 382 |
| Lv 10 | 427 |
| Lv 11 | 470 |
| Lv 12 | 513 |
| Lv 13 | 556 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 598 |
| Lv 15 | 641 |
| Lv 16 | 684 |
| Lv 17 | 727 |
| Lv 18 | 769 |
| Lv 19 | 812 |
| Lv 20 | 855 |
| Lv 21 | 898 |
| Lv 22 | 940 |
| Lv 23 | 983 |
| Lv 24 | 1,026 |
| Lv 25 | 1,069 |
| Lv 26 | 1,111 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,154 |
| Lv 28 | 1,197 |
| Lv 29 | 1,240 |
| Lv 30 | 1,283 |
| Lv 31 | 1,304 |
| Lv 32 | 1,325 |
| Lv 33 | 1,347 |
| Lv 34 | 1,368 |
| Lv 35 | 1,389 |
| Lv 36 | 1,411 |
| Lv 37 | 1,432 |
| Lv 38 | 1,454 |
| Lv 39 | 1,475 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,496 |
| Lv 41 | 1,515 |
| Lv 42 | 1,534 |
| Lv 43 | 1,554 |
| Lv 44 | 1,573 |
| Lv 45 | 1,593 |
| Lv 46 | 1,612 |
| Lv 47 | 1,632 |
| Lv 48 | 1,652 |
| Lv 49 | 1,672 |
| Lv 50 | 1,692 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0636
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 28.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0636_POKEMON_LARVESTA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Larvesta in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta's best moveset is Bug Bite with Bug Buzz. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Larvesta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta takes super effective damage from Rock, Flying, Water. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Ice, Steel. Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Larvesta's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta reaches 1,692 CP at level 50 and 1,496 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Larvesta?
A 15/15/15 Larvesta shows 855 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,069 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 641 CP.
How do you get Larvesta in Pokemon GO?
It is in the current 2 km egg pool.
Can Larvesta be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Larvesta is in the game — right now from 2 km eggs.