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Larvesta
- Number
- 16
- Illustrator
- Satoshi Shirai
- Energy
- Fire
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Larvesta - Ancient Origins
Larvesta is a Common Pokémon card from the Ancient Origins Pokémon TCG set, released 2015, illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. It sits at card number 16 in the Ancient Origins checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.23 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Larvesta has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#16 in Ancient Origins) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Larvesta
Larvesta FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Larvesta from Ancient Origins worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.23 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Larvesta?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Larvesta has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Larvesta?
Satoshi Shirai illustrated this card. See Satoshi Shirai's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Larvesta released?
The Ancient Origins set released in 2015. This specific card (#16 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Larvesta?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Ancient Origins set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.