Larvitar (Team Up 79) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Larvitar from the Team Up set is a Common card numbered 79 with 70 HP. This sturdy Basic Pokémon features the attack Chip Away, offering straightforward offensive potential. Its simple design makes it a reliable choice for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Chip Away (30 damage) — This attack’s damage ignores any effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Card Number: 79/181
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Larvitar printing appears in the Sun & Moon Team Up expansion (set code sm9) as card number 79. It is a Common rarity card with no abilities, centered on the straightforward attack Chip Away.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Larvitar card. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, the absence of abilities, the attack text that bypasses effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon, a retreat cost of 2, and a weakness to Grass.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Larvitar card’s tournament legality status is unknown. It is not marked as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Ken Sugimori artwork and condition, store it in a sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear, and avoid extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Larvitar appears as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a simple, effective attack. It aligns with the set’s theme of team synergy despite having no abilities or complex mechanics. Its common rarity and straightforward design make it a solid target for Sun & Moon era collectors.