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Printed language: Japanese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): ひかる伝説
Rarity (source): Common
Illustrator: kawayoo
Source reference: SM3p-013

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Larvesta lives near volcanoes and responds to threats by shooting fire from its five horns. Its heat is so remarkable that ancient people imagined a solar origin: some traditions said it was born from the sun or fell from it. The Pokédex reports this belief without presenting it as fact. When evolution comes, Larvesta wraps its body in flames it produces itself. Fire therefore accompanies its defence, legend and transformation.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Ultra Sun attributes temperatures of up to 3,000°C to the flames from Larvesta’s five horns. Pokémon Ultra Moon reminds readers that its supposed nest in the sun was an ancient belief. Its stated heat and the account of its origin are not the same kind of claim.

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Card details

HP: 80
Type (source): Fire
Stage (source): Basic
Pokédex number: 636
Retreat cost: 3 Energy
Weakness (source): Water x2

Printed card text — Japanese

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

太陽から生まれたといわれる。進化するときツノから噴き出した炎で全身を包みこむ。

Attacks

ほのお

Cost: Fire · Colorless

Damage: 30

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