How to get Larvesta in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Larvesta is one of the most difficult creatures to find in Pokemon Go and for good reason. So, let’s go over how trainers can get and evolve this Bug/Fire-type Pokemon, as well as whether or not it can be Shiny.

Larvesta first appeared in Pokemon Black & White’s Unova region, and similar to its representation in the mainline series, it garnered a reputation for being hard to get in Pokemon Go too.

This big bug made its way into Niantic’s game through the An Instinctive Hero event in 2023 and even before the event, many trainers were pleased to see this powerful Pokemon finally make an appearance, until they found out how to get it.

So, whether you’re trying to catch or evolve a Larvesta, or see if you can get its Shiny version, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for.

Contents

• How to get Larvesta in Pokemon Go
• How to evolve Larvesta into Volcarona in Pokemon Go
• Can Larvesta be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

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How to get Larvesta in Pokemon Go

The only way to get Larvesta in the game right now is to hatch it from 2km, 5km, or 10km Eggs.

The bad news is that other Pokemon from these Egg pools will still be able to hatch, so you’re not even guaranteed to hatch a Larvesta every time you pop one. This means you’ll simply need to get through as many Eggs as you can.

Unlike most other Pokemon, you cannot encounter Larvesta in the wild, battle it as a Raid Boss, or earn it as a reward from Field Research tasks, making it a very tricky Pokemon to catch.

How to evolve Larvesta into Volcarona in Pokemon Go

As if getting a Larvesta in Pokemon Go wasn’t tricky enough, evolving it into Volcarona is an even more titanic task.

This is a linear and simple evolution that doesn’t require any special item or buddy tasks, however, to evolve Larvesta into Volcarona you’ll need to gather 400 Candy.

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This is one of the most expensive evolutions in the game, putting it on the same level as Pokemon like Gyarados, Altaria, and Bewear. So, the only way you can make this process a little less tedious is to set Larvesta as your Buddy to earn extra Candy while walking and make sure you transfer to Professor Willow any unwanted Larvesta for a little Candy reward.

Can Larvesta be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

No, Shiny Larvesta is not available in Pokemon Go yet, which means you’ll just have to make do with regular Larvesta and Volcarona for now.

Shiny Larvesta may make its debut during a future Fire or Bug-themed event, so keep an eye out!

That’s everything you need to know about Larvesta, its evolution, and Shiny spawn in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check our guides below:

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