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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (156), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Larvesta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta takes super effective damage from Rock, Flying, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Larvesta's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta reaches 1,692 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,496 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Larvesta?
A perfect 15/15/15 Larvesta shows 855 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,069 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Larvesta in Pokemon GO?
Larvesta spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 2 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Larvesta be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Larvesta is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.