Larvitar (Pokémon)

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Larvitar ヨーギラス Yogiras #246
Artwork from GSC
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Rock Skin Pokémon
Ability Guts Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #244 Hoenn #381 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 158.7 lbs. Imperial 72.0 kg Metric 158.7 lbs./72.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 67 Battle Exp.: 671*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Larvitar (Japanese: ヨーギラス Yogiras) is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Larvitar are small dark green reptilian Pokémon with rocky skin. They have a erect spine on top of their heads and several holes or ports on the sides of their bodies. They also have a red rhombus-shaped belly of sorts.

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

Larvitar are usually quiet. Due to its larval stage, their main interest focuses on eating. Whenever a Larvitar is spotted, it's likely to be seen feeding on soil.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Larvitar usually live in mountains, hills, and sometimes, in caves. The mountains they live in are usually their meals. A single Larvitar can eat a mountain in a few weeks.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Larvitar feeds on soil.

In the anime

File:Ash larvitar.jpg

Larvitar in the anime.

Larvitar first appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo. The Rock Skin Pokémon was, in the words of the narrator, "in charge of guarding the garden." Pikachu and co. invited Larvitar's friends (but not Larvitar itself) to a game of Hide 'n' Seek. Larvitar was feeling left out and accidentally kicked a rock at a lawnmower (which went haywire afterwards).

Ash had a Larvitar he hatched from an egg given to him by Professor Elm to deliver to Mt. Silver.

In Pinch Healing, a Larvitar was being babysat by a Poké-Sitter named Matt. Ash and his friends were helping him with his job. The Larvitar was shy, and used Sandstorm when confronted. By the end of the episode, however, it warmed up to the group, particularly May.

In the manga

Crystal's Arcanine was injured by attacked by a Larvitar five years prior to the plot of the volume, causing it to go on a rampage until Crystal calmed it down. The same Larvitar returned when Crystal returned to Mt. Mortar, tormenting Crystal and Arcanine until her Bayleef defeated it.

In the TCG

Main article: Larvitar (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Billy uses a Larvitar to back up his Tyranitar.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow. Silver It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it. Crystal Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain. Stadium 2 It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it. LeafGreen It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow. Pearl A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Mt. Silver Crystal Rare Mt. Silver
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Sevault Canyon Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Wooper with Duking
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 207 (Poké Radar, Diamond only) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 3 Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 10 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Southern Cavern (16F-26F)
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Inochi Cliff

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Total: 300	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Larvitar, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Generation II Level Move Type Start Bite Leer 8 Sandstorm 15 Screech 22 Rock Slide 29 Thrash 36 Scary Face 43 Crunch 50 Earthquake 57 Hyper Beam

Generation III Level Move Type Start Bite Leer 8 Sandstorm 15 Screech 22 Rock Slide 29 Thrash 36 Scary Face 43 Crunch 50 Earthquake 57 Hyper Beam

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Bite Leer 5 Sandstorm 10 Screech 14 Rock Slide 19 Scary Face 23 Thrash 28 Dark Pulse 32 Payback 37 Crunch 41 Earthquake 46 Stone Edge 50 Hyper Beam

By TM/HM

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM69 Rock Polish TM71 Stone Edge TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM79 Dark Pulse TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

• AncientPower
• Assurance
• Curse
• Dragon Dance
• Focus Energy
• Iron Defense
• Iron Head
• Outrage
• Pursuit
• Stomp

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Larvitar images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the anime, Ash's Larvitar used Harden several times, even though there's no possible way for Lavitar to learn Harden in the games.
• Larvitar is one of the few basic-staged Pokémon with an evolutionary line that can learn Hyper Beam. The other Pokémon that are like this are: Porygon, Dratini, Remoraid, and Trapinch.

Origin

It appears to share similarities with dinosaurs.

Its penchant for eating mountains, fences, or probably anything else may come from the legend of the Tarasque.

Name origin

Larvitar's name is based on larva. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 幼児 yōji, baby or child, or 幼生 yōsei, larva, and 嫌い kirai, hate, or Anguirus, a Japanese kaijū.

In other languages

• German: Larvitar
• French: Embrylex
• Korean: 애버라스 Aebeoraseu

Related articles

• Ash's Larvitar

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Screech!, the fanlisting for Larvitar at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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