Great League PvP guide
Larvesta Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Larvesta is a Bug/Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #533. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Flame Wheel and Bug Buzz.
Great League
#533
Niche
Type
Bug/Fire
Best Fast Move
Ember
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,692
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LARVESTA
Is Larvesta Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Larvesta is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #533.
Larvesta can evolve into Volcarona, which is a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #265.
Larvesta PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #533 | 73.9 | Ember, Flame Wheel, Bug Buzz |
Best Moveset for Larvesta in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Larvesta is Ember with Flame Wheel and Bug Buzz.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Larvesta in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Larvesta PvP Move Counts
Ember → Flame Wheel
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ember → Bug Buzz
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Larvesta Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Larvesta wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Corviknight843
- Melmetal698
- Tinkaton671
- Florges534
Difficult Matchups
Larvesta Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Larvesta's Bug/Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock2.56×
- 1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Larvesta in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Larvesta in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Larvesta's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
170% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Super Effective
93% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
41% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Ratings are shown from Larvesta's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Larvesta.
Best Teammates for Larvesta in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Larvesta should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Larvesta's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Larvesta's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Larvesta's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Larvesta's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Larvesta
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 47.5 | 1,734,566 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,497 | 48 | 1,731,922 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 1,500 | 48.5 | 1,728,101 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 1,499 | 48.5 | 1,726,803 | |
| #5 | 0/14/11 | 1,500 | 49 | 1,725,306 |
Larvesta Stats in Pokémon GO
Larvesta's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Larvesta 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 129.1
- Defense
- 101
- HP
- 133
Larvesta Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Larvesta in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #640
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More PoGoCoach tools
Larvesta Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Larvesta in Pokémon GO PvP?
Larvesta's recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Flame Wheel and Bug Buzz.
Is Larvesta good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Larvesta is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #533.
What counters Larvesta in Pokémon GO PvP?
Quagsire (Shadow), Cramorant and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Larvesta in Great League.
What is Larvesta weak to in Pokémon GO?
Larvesta is weak to Rock (2.56×), Flying (1.6×), Water (1.6×).