About Larvitar
Larvitar (Pokédex #0246) is a Rock/Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Rock Skin Pokémon. It feeds on soil. After it has eaten a large mountain, it will fall asleep so it can grow.
As a Rock/Ground-type POKEMON, Larvitar has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Water and Grass — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel moves. Conversely, Larvitar is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock moves, taking only half damage from them.
Larvitar's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 300 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 50 · ATK 64 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 45 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 41. Its standout stat is ATK (64), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Guts, Sand veil, with Sand veil as its hidden ability.
Larvitar stands 0.6 m (24") tall and weighs 72.0 kg (158.7 lbs). It is typically found in Mountain environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Monster.
Larvitar is part of the Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar evolution line (3-stage). Larvitar is the base form and can evolve into Pupitar via Level 30.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Pupitar and Tyranitar. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
