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Larvesta
Ancient Origins 16/98 • common
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Number
- 16/98
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.08
- Artist
- Satoshi Shirai
What it does
The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
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Where it came from
Larvesta card number 16/98 was released as part of the Ancient Origins expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in 2015. This set is notable for introducing the Mega Tyranitar-EX and Ampharos-EX cards, alongside the ancient trait mechanic that provided unique passive abilities to specific Pokémon. As a common card, this Larvesta served as a fundamental building block for players looking to evolve the creature into Volcarona, fitting into the set's thematic focus on legendary Pokémon and ancient powers.
The artwork for this Larvesta was illustrated by Akira Komayama, an artist known for a distinct, painterly style that often emphasizes the texture and habitat of the Pokémon. Komayama sought to capture the fiery, larval nature of the creature, depicting it in a vibrant, molten setting that highlights its fire type. Upon release, the card was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, becoming a standard inclusion for collectors focused on completing the Ancient Origins collection.
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