Larvesta, Obsidian Flames 040/197, common

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Larvesta

Obsidian Flames 040/197 • common

Set: Obsidian Flames
Number: 040/197
Rarity: Common
Released: 2023
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.17
Artist: Yuka Morii

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$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.11 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Larvesta represents the Bug- and Fire-type Pokémon introduced in the Unova region, known for its unique evolutionary requirement of reaching level 59 to become Volcarona. As a common card in the Obsidian Flames set, it remains an accessible entry point for players interested in fire-type deck building or collectors documenting the evolution lines featured in the Scarlet and Violet series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPBasic

Cost: fire energyFlare10

Cost: fire energy colorless energyTake Down40

This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

This Pokémon was called the Larva That Stole the Sun. The fire Larvesta spouts from its horns can cut right through a sheet of iron.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Larvesta card, numbered 040/197, was released in the Obsidian Flames expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in the summer of 2023. As a common card, it serves as a foundational element within the set, representing the Torch Pokémon as it prepares to evolve into Volcarona. The expansion was notable for focusing on the Terastal phenomenon, bringing dynamic visual elements to the artwork that highlight the elemental types of the featured creatures.

The illustration for this card was created by artist Shiburingaru, who captured the Larvesta in a warm, natural environment. The design emphasizes the creature's fiery nature through soft lighting and a focus on its distinct, sunlight-colored appendages. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors as a charming and accessible representation of a fan-favorite species, fitting seamlessly into the broader aesthetic of the Scarlet and Violet series.

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