Welcome back, Trainers! It's time to see how Larvesta and Volcarona will likely perform in Pokémon GO.

LARVESTA

  • CATEGORY: Torch Pokémon
  • PRONOUNCED: lar-VESS-tuh
  • TYPE: Bug / Fire
  • HEIGHT: 3' 07"
  • WEIGHT: 63.5 lbs.

ATTACK:  156

DEFENSE:  107

STAMINA:  146

MAX  CP:  1496

VOLCARONA

  • CATEGORY: Sun Pokémon
  • PRONOUNCED: vol-kah-ROH-nuh
  • TYPE: Bug / Fire
  • HEIGHT: 5' 03"
  • WEIGHT: 101.4 lbs.

ATTACK:  264

DEFENSE:  189

STAMINA:  198

MAX  CP:  3632
PLACE IN THE META: Volcarona is going to be a phenomenal Pokémon. While it won't be the new king of the Fire-types, it will be the new king of the Bug-types. Scizor, Pinsir, and Yanmega have all been decent Bug-types, but they cannot compete with Volcarona's stats. Keep an eye out for this Pokémon, as it will likely be one of Unova's best additions but also incredibly rare.

​LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Volcarona:
  • Bug Bite
  • Fire Spin
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Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Volcarona:
  • Bug Buzz
  • Hurricane
  • ​Overheat
  • ​Silver Wind
  • Wild Charge

Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Volcarona's movepool:
  • Fiery Dance
  • ​U-turn

LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Volcarona gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers! Cobalion is up next.
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company