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Cards/Larvesta
Larvesta card from the Black Bolt set
Illustration by Katsunori Sato. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Larvesta

Discard the opponent's tools before dealing damage.

Fire60 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Prevents the opponent's active Pokémon from using items during this turn.

Can disrupt their strategy by removing potential support cards.

Signature attack

Peck Off

Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Active Pokémon. (10 damage)

Larvesta's Peck Off attack allows you to remove any Tools your opponent has on their Active Pokémon, making it harder for them to use those tools in the same turn and potentially weakening their defense.

Attacks

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Peck Off10

Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that focus on taking advantage of opponents' Tool cards or want to disrupt their strategies quickly.

Strengths
  • Removes opponent Tools
  • Disruptive attack
Watch out for
  • Limited energy type
  • Dependent on opponent having Tools
Pro tip

Use Peck Off early in the game when your opponent might have more Tools available.

From the Pokédex

Larvesta uses its sharp claws to dig into the ground, making it a formidable foe for small creatures.

Note for the parent

This card can be very effective if your child's deck focuses on removing opponent Tools, but ensure they understand the timing and strategy behind using it.

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