Home / Dex / Larvesta / Merlarva

Official Art

Sugimori Artwork

Official Art

Global Link Art Image

Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 5
Species: Torch Pokémon
Type: Bug Fire
Height: 1.1m
Weight: 28.8kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 燃燒蟲
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 燃烧虫
English Larvesta
French Pyronille
German Ignivor
Italian Larvesta
Japanese メラルバ
Japanese (Romanized) Merlarva
Japanese (Trademark) Merlarva
Korean 활화르바
Spanish Larvesta

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #636
Unova #142
Unova (B2W2) #171

Abilities

  • Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
  • Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 59
Pokemon

Breeding

Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon Small Icon

Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Fairy 0.5x
Fighting 0.5x
Flying 2x
Grass 0.25x
Ice 0.5x
Rock 4x
Steel 0.5x
Water 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Bug Fire 55
85
55
50
55
60
360
7 Bug Fire 55
85
55
50
55
60
360
6 Bug Fire 55
85
55
50
55
60
360

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
Japan Pokémon White かざんの ふもとに せいそくする。 5ほんの ツノから ほのおを だして おそってきた てきを げきたいする。
United States Pokémon Black This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
Japan Pokémon Black たいようから うまれた ポケモンと しんじられてきた。しんかするとき ぜんしんが ほのおに つつまれる。
United States Pokémon White The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
United States Pokémon Black 2 Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
United States Pokémon White 2 Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
Japan Pokémon White 2 たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
Spain Pokémon Y Vive en las laderas de los volcanes. Emite fuego por sus cinco cuernos para ahuyentar a sus enemigos.
South Korea Pokémon Y 화산 기슭에 서식한다. 5개의 뿔에서 불꽃이 나와 달려드는 상대를 격퇴한다.
Italy Pokémon Y Vive ai piedi dei vulcani. Se attaccato, mette in fuga il nemico lanciando fiamme dai suoi cinque corni.
France Pokémon Y Il vit au pied des volcans. Il repousse ceux qui l’attaquent avec les flammes qui jaillissent de ses cinq cornes.
Germany Pokémon Y Es lebt am Fuß von Vulkanen. Mit Gegnern räumt es auf, indem es aus seinen fünf Hörnern Flammen auf sie abfeuert.
Japan Pokémon Y かざんの ふもとに せいそくする。 5ほんの ツノから ほのおを だして おそってきた てきを げきたいする。
United States Pokémon Y The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Italy Pokémon X Si dice che sia nato dal sole. Prima di evolversi, avvolge tutto il suo corpo nelle fiamme emesse dai corni.
Spain Pokémon X Se dice que nació del sol. Al evolucionar, cubre su cuerpo con llamas que brotan de sus cuernos.
France Pokémon X On dit que ce Pokémon serait né du soleil. Il évolue en enveloppant son corps des flammes qui jaillissent de ses cornes.
Germany Pokémon X Es heißt, es sei ein Produkt der Sonne. Wenn es sich entwickelt, hüllt es sich in Flammen, die es aus seinen Hörnern bläst.
Japan Pokémon X たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
United States Pokémon X Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
South Korea Pokémon X 태양에서 태어났다고 전해진다. 진화할 때 뿔에서 뿜어져 나온 불꽃으로 전신을 감싼다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Vive en las laderas de los volcanes. Emite fuego por sus cinco cuernos para ahuyentar a sus enemigos.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 태양에서 태어났다고 전해진다. 진화할 때 뿔에서 뿜어져 나온 불꽃으로 전신을 감싼다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Si dice che sia nato dal sole. Prima di evolversi, avvolge tutto il suo corpo nelle fiamme emesse dai corni.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Se dice que nació del sol. Al evolucionar, cubre su cuerpo con llamas que brotan de sus cuernos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire On dit que ce Pokémon serait né du soleil. Il évolue en enveloppant son corps des flammes qui jaillissent de ses cornes.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Es heißt, es sei ein Produkt der Sonne. Wenn es sich entwickelt, hüllt es sich in Flammen, die es aus seinen Hörnern bläst.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire たいようから うまれたと いわれる。 しんかするとき ツノから ふきだした ほのおで ぜんしんを つつみこむ。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 화산 기슭에 서식한다. 5개의 뿔에서 불꽃이 나와 달려드는 상대를 격퇴한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Vive ai piedi dei vulcani. Se attaccato, mette in fuga il nemico lanciando fiamme dai suoi cinque corni.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Il vit au pied des volcans. Il repousse ceux qui l’attaquent avec les flammes qui jaillissent de ses cinq cornes.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Es lebt am Fuß von Vulkanen. Mit Gegnern räumt es auf, indem es aus seinen fünf Hörnern Flammen auf sie abfeuert.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby かざんの ふもとに せいそくする。 5ほんの ツノから ほのおを だして おそってきた てきを げきたいする。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

TCG Cards

#19: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#20: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#20: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#21: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#10: メラルバ
Rarity:
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#11: メラルバ
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#12: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#16: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#14: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#12: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#34: Larvesta
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#29: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#23: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#24: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#40: Larvesta
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Ember
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95 1 1 1 1 1 1
Leech Life
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100 10 10 10 10
Absorb Type Icon Special 25 20 100 10 10
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85 20 20 20 20 20 20
Flame Charge
Type Icon Physical 20 50 100 30 30 30 30 30 30
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100 40 40 40 40 40 40
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100 50 50 50 50 50 50
Flame Wheel
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 60 60 60 60 60 60
Bug Buzz
Type Icon Special 10 90 100 70 70 70 70 70 70
Amnesia Type Icon Status 20 80 80 80 80 80 80
Thrash Type Icon Physical 10 120 100 90 90 90 90 90 90
Flare Blitz
Type Icon Physical 15 120 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Calm Mind Type Icon Status 20
Will-O-Wisp
Type Icon Status 15 85
Sunny Day
Type Icon Status 5
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Wild Charge Type Icon Physical 15 90 100
Acrobatics Type Icon Physical 15 55 100
Flame Charge
Type Icon Physical 20 50 100
U-turn
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Leech Life
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Overheat
Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Fire Blast
Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Struggle Bug
Type Icon Special 20 50 100
Incinerate
Type Icon Special 15 60 100

Egg Moves

Magnet Rise Type Icon Status 10
Morning Sun Type Icon Status 5
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Foresight Type Icon Status 40
Harden Type Icon Status 30
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90

Move Tutors

Magnet Rise Type Icon Status 10
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Signal Beam
Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Heat Wave
Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100