Larvitar is the embodiment of the phrase “It only takes one pebble to start an avalanche.” The Rock Skin Pokémon isn’t great in the stats and type department, but its final evolution, Tyranitar, is a Rock/Dark-type kaiju with stats rivaling those of Legendaries.
Larvitar has always been a hard Pokémon to find in the games it appears in, and Pokémon Legends: ZA keeps that tradition alive. But Larvitar has made a home in Lumiose City, and it can be part of your team.
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Where to find Larvitar in Pokémon Legends: ZA
Larvitar can be found on a small patch of rooftop in Vert Sector 2, right next to Wild Zone 2. To reach it, you need to climb a ladder tucked away on the north side of the courtyard. Once you’ve reached the rooftops, follow them in a counter-clockwise direction.
Unfortunately, there’s a pretty sizable gap splitting the rooftops in two. Luckily, you can clear it with a bit of parkour. Climb to the top of the pile of boxes on the edge of the roof. Once you’re there, get a running start and roll onto the next roof.
From there, keep going until you’ve reached the southernmost rooftops, where you’ll find a lone Larvitar.
How to catch Larvitar in Pokémon Legends: ZA
As those of us who have used a Tyranitar know, catching Larvitar isn’t easy. The Rock Skin Pokémon is incredibly resistant to most Poke Balls, so if you’ve got Great Balls or Ultra Balls, use them.
Luckily, the smokestack on the roof gives you the perfect opportunity to sneak up on Larvitar. Once the Rock Skin Pokémon gets within range, hit it with your strongest Poké Ball. If that fails, you’ll have to fight.
As a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon, Larvitar is incredibly weak to Water and Grass-type moves. As long as at least one Pokémon on your team knows a Water or Grass-type move, you should be able to knock Larvitar out with little hassle. Just make sure you chuck your best Poké Ball at it before it disappears.
If you want to know more about the Pokémon that can spawn in the Wild Zone near Larvitar, check out the complete list here.
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