Larvitar (Lost Thunder 115) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Larvitar from the Sun & Moon: Lost Thunder set is a Common, Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card numbered 115. With 60 HP and a single attack—Second Strike—it’s a straightforward, low-complexity addition to a collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Second Strike (10+ damage; does 70 more damage if opponent’s Active Pokémon has 3 or more damage counters)
• Flavor Text: Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.
• Illustrator: SATOSHI NAKAI
• Image:

Attack Spotlight: Second Strike

Second Strike starts at 10 damage and jumps by 70 when the opponent’s Active Pokémon already has 3 or more damage counters, rewarding prior chip damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Lost Thunder set as card number 115. It is Common and features no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Identifiers include set code sm8 and card number 115, along with its Fighting type, Basic stage, and the single attack Second Strike.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustrated front by SATOSHI NAKAI—to maintain collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): A sturdy Basic Fighting-type with a simple, situationally powerful attack that scales when the opponent is already weakened.