Pokémon type
Rock
Ground
Larvitar weaknesses
Larvitar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice-type moves, and doubly weak to Water and Grass-type moves.
Larvitar
#246 (Johto)
Best moveset for Larvitar
The best moves for Larvitar are Bite and Ancient Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bite and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
24DPS
Defending
11.3DPS
24DPS
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Larvitar family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Larvitar evolves into Pupitar for 25 Candy, then into Tyranitar for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Tyranitar costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Larvitar, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Larvitar is a Rock & Ground Pokémon. It is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves. Larvitar's best moveset is Bite & Ancient Power and it has a Max CP of 1,176. Larvitar evolves into Pupitar.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Stomp | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Ancient Power
24 DPS
|
5.6 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.6 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
5.5 | 98% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.2 | 94% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Ancient Power
24 DPS
|
5.1 | 92% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.8 | 86% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
4.8 | 85% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
4.7 | 85% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.4 | 79% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.6 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Larvitar?
Larvitar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves, and doubly weak to Water and Grass moves.
The best counter to Larvitar is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Mega Greninja, Mega Sceptile and Mega Starmie.
The top Larvitar counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 92% | |
| Mega Starmie | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
115 |
| Defense |
|
93 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 72 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
445 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
594 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
891 |
|
Level 40 |
1,040 |
|
Level 50 |
1,176 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 743 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 966 |