Larvitar (#0246) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk6462–127119–249

Def5049–11294–218

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe4141–10278–199

Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 41). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+102Max93No SP61Min54Scarf153Tailwind204

At max Speed, Larvitar outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Water4×Fighting2×Ground2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Poison¼×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

BugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Sand VeilHidden ability
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0246LarvitarRockGround
1. Level 30#0247PupitarRockGround
  1. Level 55#0248TyranitarRockDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

6PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

9BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

15Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

18Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

21ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

24Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

27CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

31EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

33Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

36ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

39SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

42Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 9

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggAssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

EggFocus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

EggIron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

EggIron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

EggOutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

EggStompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Rock Skin Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#244Updated Johto#249Updated Unova#292Mountain Kalos#102Updated Alola#247Updated Akala#148Galar#383Crown Tundra#139Paldea#316Lumiose#206

Raised on nutrients it finds in the dirt, it eats roughly a mountain’s worth of dirt before it becomes a pupa.
Ultra Moon
Born underground, it eats its way through dirt to the surface, where its parents are. It doesn’t deal well with the bright light it finds there.
Ultra Sun
Larvitar is born deep under the ground. To come up to the surface, this Pokémon must eat its way through the soil above. Until it does so, Larvitar cannot see its parents.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Sword
It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it falls asleep so it can grow.
HeartGold · X
A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
A LARVITAR is born deep under the ground. It must eat its way through the soil above and reach the surface for it to see its parents’ faces.
Emerald
LARVITAR is born deep under the ground. To come up to the surface, this Pokémon must eat its way through the soil above. Until it does so, LARVITAR cannot see its parent’s face.
Ruby · Sapphire
Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.
Crystal
It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
Gold · LeafGreen · Shield

Names around the world

Japanese: ヨーギラス
Japanese (romaji): Yogiras
Korean: 애버라스
Chinese (Traditional): 幼基拉斯
Chinese (Simplified): 幼基拉斯
French: Embrylex
German: Larvitar
Spanish: Larvitar
Italian: Larvitar

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Monster
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 4 areas

Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Ultra Moon 1 area

Diglett’s TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23

Ultra Sun 1 area

Diglett’s TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23

Y 5 areas

Terminus Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24
Terminus Cave (B2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24

XD 1 area

Pyrite Town (Duking's House)Trade with an NPC · Lv 20

SoulSilver 8 areas

Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (mountainside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–42

HeartGold 8 areas

Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (mountainside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–42

Platinum 1 area

Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Diamond 1 area

Road 207Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7

LeafGreen 1 area

Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20

FireRed 1 area

Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20

Crystal 4 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 40
Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20

Silver 3 areas

Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20

Gold 3 areas

Mount Silver (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20