#0636 · Gen 5 · 360 BST
Larvesta
An early-evolution Bug/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Attack. Common ability: Flame Body.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
130/94/67/63/67/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
162/150/117/112/117/123
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Larvesta
Larvesta is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 360. An early-evolution Bug/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Attack. Common ability: Flame Body.
Best stat: Attack (85 base)
Larvesta's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 85 base Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Flame Body
- Swarm
How to use Larvesta competitively
Open the damage calculator with Larvesta selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Larvesta appears in the species dropdown. Drop Larvesta into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0636 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Bug / Fire |
| Abilities | Flame Body, Swarm |
| Base Stat Total | 360 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 55 / 85 / 55 / 50 / 55 / 60 |