Larvitar (Pokémon)

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Larvitar ヨーギラス Yogiras #246
Artwork from HG/SS
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 #249 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 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, who 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 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 its mother, living on 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.

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

Pokédex entries

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

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 A Pokémon that eats soil. Once it has eaten a large mountain, it goes to sleep so it can grow. 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/Unlimited Mt. Silver (Day), 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 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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Southern Cavern (16F-26F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Northern Desert (1F-8F)
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Peril Cliffs

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

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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

• In the anime, Ash's Larvitar used Harden several times, even though there's no possible way for Larvitar to learn Harden in the games.
• Larvitar is one of the few lowest-stage Pokémon with an evolutionary line that can learn Hyper Beam. The other Pokémon that are like this are Porygon, Dratini, Remoraid, and Trapinch.
• Larvitar and its evolutionary line are amongst the few Pokémon to be placed directly behind a legendary Pokémon in a regional Pokédex.
• Larvitar can learn Iron Defense by breeding, although not by move tutor. The same goes for Outrage.

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 - From embrillion (embryo) and silex (flint).
• Korean: 애버라스 Aebeoraseu

Related articles

• Ash's Larvitar

External links

• Screech!, the fanlisting for Larvitar.

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