Larvitar (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Larvitar (disambiguation).

Larvitar ヨーギラス Yogiras #246
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Rock Skin Pokémon
Abilities Guts Blue-Striped ----- Sand Veil Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #249 Hoenn #381 Sinnoh — Unova #292 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-193 Almia R-120 Oblivia R-216 N-087
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 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster group 41 cycles (10455 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 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 dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves into Pupitar starting at level 30, which evolves into Tyranitar starting at level 55.

Biology

Physiology

Larvitar are small dark green reptilian Pokémon with rocky skin. They have an erect spine on top of their heads, angular black streak markings below and on the upper corners of their red-colored eyes, and several holes or ports on the sides of their bodies. They also have a scaled red rhombus-shaped belly of sorts. Larvitar have fingerless arms and legs with a single nailed toe and a tail somewhat resembling a pine cone or tunnel-boring machine in appearance.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Their penchant for eating copious amounts of soil could be considered a natural ability. Additionally, Larvitar are capable of loosing a painfully piercing Screech if needed.

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

Larvitar in the anime

A Larvitar Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Larvitar

Ash had a Larvitar he hatched from an Egg given to him by Professor Elm to deliver to its mother, living on Mt. Silver. Despite not being able to learn Harden in the games, it constantly used it when approached by anyone other than Ash or Pikachu prior to Mother of All Battles.

Other

Larvitar first appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo. Pikachu and co. invited Larvitar and its friends to a game of Hide 'n' Seek, though Larvitar refused. Later, it was feeling left out and viciously kicked a rock at a lawnmower (which went ridiculously haywire afterwards).

Afterwards, once Pikachu and co., along with Larvitar, destroyed the lawnmower, Larvitar started a new game of Hide 'N' Seek with fellow Pokémon. Larvitar is also shown to fix one of the smaller stones on the larger stone, along with Togepi, whom he had roared at, earlier in the short.

A Larvitar appeared in The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!. It joined Chris's team at the end of the episode.

Minor appearances

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.

A Larvitar also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

Another Larvitar appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP258 Larvitar Ash's Pokédex Larvitar, the Rock Skin Pokémon. Larvitar generally hatch deep within the earth and take a long time before coming to the surface.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

File:Larvitar Adventures.png

Larvitar in Pokémon Adventures

Crystal's Archy was attacked by a Larvitar and injured 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 newly-evolved Megaree defeated it, allowing her to capture it and regain her shattered confidence from failing to catch Suicune earlier in the volume.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Red caught a Larvitar prior to PM104.

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it falls asleep so it can grow. SoulSilver It is born deep underground. It can't emerge until it has entirely consumed the soil around it.
Generation V Black A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil. 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/Unlimited Mt. SilverDay, Rocket Game Corner
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 Swarm Route 206 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Safari Zone, Mt. Silver Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Breed Pupitar or Tyranitar Black 2 White 2 None Breed Pupitar or Tyranitar Dream World Rugged Mountain
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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Southern Cavern (16F-26F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Northern Desert (1F-8F)
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Rugged Flats

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2002#Larvitar	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2002	5	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Video Game Championships 2012 Larvitar	Video Game Championships 2012	United Kindgom	2012	5	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Video Game Championships 2012 Larvitar	Video Game Championships 2012	Germany	2012	5	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Video Game Championships 2012 Larvitar	Video Game Championships 2012	France	2012	5	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Video Game Championships 2012 Larvitar	Video Game Championships 2012	Spain	2012	5	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Video Game Championships 2012 Larvitar	Video Game Championships 2012	Italy	2012	5	Never
List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Video Game Championships 2012 Larvitar	Video Game Championships 2012	United States	2012	5	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Hard Stone (5%)
Crystal
Events*		Chople Berry (100%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/17 ★★☆

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

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 1010 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 1414 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1919 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 2323 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2828 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 3232 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 3737 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 4141 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4646 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5050 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 5555 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	—	—%	20
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Stealth Rock‡	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Larvitar in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Larvitar in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Status	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Larvitar can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Larvitar cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Video Game Championships 2012	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A superscript level indicates that Larvitar can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged MountainLv.32	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
Rugged Mountain	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A superscript level indicates that Larvitar can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Larvitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Larvitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 246.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12.2% Friend Area: Mt. Cleft Phrases 51%-100% HP I'd like to chow down on a mountain! 26%-50% HP Huh? My health is down to half already! 1%-25% HP I'm bone tired... Even eating dirt won't perk me up... Level up I leveled up! Now is it OK to chow down a mountain? Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! Now is it OK to chow down a mountain?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Cut ×1) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 25 Max. exp.: 35 Browser entry   Larvitar is small, but its bite is powerful. It can easily chomp down a wooden fence.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It hurls rocks and stones to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Ground  ( Ground ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Rock Tomb Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Sandpit Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Guts Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Stealth Evolves into Pupitar when Attack reaches 74 Range: 3 Perfect Links: Katsuyori, Kageie, Soun

Evolution

Unevolved Larvitar  Rock  Ground

Level 30 →

First evolution Pupitar  Rock  Ground

Level 55 →

Second evolution Tyranitar  Rock  Dark

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

• Larvitar can learn Iron Defense and Outrage by breeding, but not by Move Tutor in Generation IV. This is no longer the case in Black 2 and White 2, where it can learn both by Move Tutor.
• Larvitar's sprite animation changed between Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon Platinum, but its static sprite did not change.

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 is derived from larva.

Yogiras may be a combination of 幼児 yōji (baby or child) or 幼生 yōsei (larva) and 嫌い kirai (hate). Giras may derive from Gojira, the Japanese name for the character Godzilla, or Angiras, the Japanese name for the character Anguirus. Both are dinosaur-like tokusatsu movie monsters that share some characteristics with Tyranitar, its evolution.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヨーギラス Yogiras From 幼児 yōji, 幼生 yōsei, 嫌い kirai, Godzilla, and Angiras. French Embrylex From embryon and silex. Spanish Larvitar Same as English name German Larvitar Same as English name Italian Larvitar Same as English name Korean 애버라스 Aebeoraseu From 애 ae, 애벌레 aebulle, and possibly average and Angiras. Mandarin Chinese 由基拉 Yóujīlā Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 安基拉斯 Ānjīlāsī Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Larvitar

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