Larvitar Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Larvitar (ヨーギラス)
- Card Type: Basic Pokémon
- Type: Fighting (👊)
- HP: 70
- Card Number: 062/175
- Rarity: Common
- Illustrator: Shimari's Yukichi
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0246 Rock Skin Pokémon
- Height: 0.6m
- Weight: 72.0kg
- Weakness: Grass (🌿) ×2
- Retreat Cost: ⚪ (1 Energy)
Attack Details
Headbutt (ずつき)
- Cost: ⚪ (1 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 10
- Effect: None
Card Art Description
The artwork shows Larvitar against a dramatic golden sunset background with palm trees and rocky formations. The Pokémon's green body and red diamond-shaped markings are well-detailed, and its determined expression captures its fighting spirit. The art style emphasizes the Pokémon's rock-type nature while maintaining an energetic pose.
Card Text
The flavor text at the bottom reads in Japanese, describing how Larvitar cannot emerge from underground unless it eats a mountain's worth of soil.
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Simple to use with just one basic attack
- Low energy cost makes it easy to power up
- Good first step in building a Tyranitar evolution line
- Low retreat cost provides flexibility
For Intermediate Players
- Use as a setup Pokémon for stronger evolutions
- Can be useful in early game situations
- Consider pairing with evolution acceleration cards
- Part of a powerful evolution chain
For Advanced Players
- Potential role in Tyranitar-focused strategies
- Can be used to bait out resources
- Consider as part of specific format strategies
- Useful in limited format events
Competitive Tips
- Use as an early game starter
- Set up for evolution as quickly as possible
- Take advantage of the low retreat cost
- Watch out for Grass-type threats
- Consider tools to protect it while setting up evolution
Collection Notes
- Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved set
- Features dynamic sunset background artwork
- Common rarity makes it accessible for collectors
- Essential for Tyranitar evolution line collectors