Larvitar (Journey Together) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Larvitar from Journey Together is a Common card, number 80, with 70 HP and the attack Crunch. The straightforward design highlights Larvitar’s rugged nature in compact form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.
• Attack: Crunch – Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon. Deals 20 damage.

Key Printings

This guide covers the Journey Together printing of Larvitar (#80), a Common illustrated by Dsuke. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented here.

Variants & Identifiers

• Print variants: None known
• Identifiers: set code “sv9,” card number 80
• Classification: Basic Fighting-type Pokémon; does not evolve from a previous stage

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited. Its single attack, Crunch, can disrupt opponents by discarding Energy, making it a potentially useful tactical option in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Avoid bending or scratching the surface; while a Common, it remains desirable for focused collections.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): Larvitar appears as a Basic Fighting-type with a simple but strategic attack. The set focuses on the Scarlet & Violet series, and this card fits well into early-stage decks or collections emphasizing Fighting-type Pokémon.