Larvesta (Ancient Origins 16) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Larvesta from the Ancient Origins set is a Common card numbered 16. This vibrant Basic Fire-type Pokémon has 70 HP and the attack Combustion, making it a simple, collectible addition.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attack: Combustion (30 damage, costs Fire + Colorless)
• Flavor Text: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
• Image URL: /images/xy7/xy7-16.jpg

Key Printings

This exact Larvesta card appears in the XY Ancient Origins set as card number 16. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this Larvesta card.
• Identified by set code “xy7” and number “16” within the Ancient Origins series.
• Features the Fire type symbol and a retreat cost of two Colorless energies.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Larvesta card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.
• No specific tournament or play notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

Store this Larvesta card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Larvesta appears as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack, Combustion, dealing 30 damage. The set highlights prehistoric and ancient Pokémon themes, with Larvesta’s volcanic habitat flavor text fitting this motif.