Larvesta (Surging Sparks 196) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Larvesta from Surging Sparks is a striking Illustration Rare, numbered 196. With 70 HP and the attack Steady Firebreathing, this vibrant card adds a unique flair to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: H
• Attacks:
• Ram (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Steady Firebreathing (20 damage, 1 Fire + 1 Colorless energy)
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Illustrator: Unknown
• Legal: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in Surging Sparks as card 196, this Larvesta is an Illustration Rare, a rarity known for artwork that stands apart from standard prints.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known. Identification is straightforward via set code “sv8,” card number “196,” and regulation mark “H” within the Scarlet & Violet series timeline.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status is unknown; according to available data, it is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the illustration and condition with a sleeve, and store away from sunlight and moisture. As an Illustration Rare, mindful handling helps preserve collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Larvesta appears as a Basic Fire-type with two simple attacks and an Illustration Rare rarity. This set focuses on dynamic Fire-type Pokémon, and Larvesta fits the theme with its steady firebreathing attack.