Pupitar
Pupitar is a Rock/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0247 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Ground |
| Species | Hard Shell Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 152.0 kg (335.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shed Skin |
| Local № | 0245 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0250 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0293 (Black 2/White 2) 0103 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0248 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0384 (Sword/Shield) 0317 (Scarlet/Violet) 0207 (Legends: Z-A) 0140 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 144 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 84 | 155 | 293 | |
| Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 51 | 96 | 221 | |
| Total | 410 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pupitar changes
- In Generation 2, Pupitar has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain. |
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| Silver | Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. |
| Crystal | It will not stay still, even while it’s a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
PUPITAR creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet. The body is very durable - it avoids damage even if it hits solid steel. |
| FireRed | Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. |
| LeafGreen | Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain. |
| Emerald | A PUPITAR creates a gas inside its body that it ejects under compression to propel itself like a jet. Its body can withstand a collision with solid steel. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
| HeartGold | Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. |
| SoulSilver | Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. |
| Black White |
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body. |
| X | Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
| Y | Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Pupitar creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet. The body is very durable—it avoids damage even if it hits solid steel. |
| Ultra Sun | This troublesome Pokémon can’t wait to evolve, so it relieves its stress by wildly propelling itself around using compressed gas. |
| Ultra Moon | This dangerous pupa thrashes about. Its shell is as hard as bedrock, containing its gradually forming new body within. |
| Sword | Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. |
| Shield | It will not stay still, even while it’s a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
| Scarlet | This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body. |
| Violet | Its shell is as hard as bedrock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. |
Moves learned by Pupitar
Moves learnt by level up
Pupitar learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 9 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 15 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 21 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 27 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 37 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 40 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Pupitar does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Pupitar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 52 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 91 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 93 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Pupitar learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 18 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 21 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 24 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 27 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 37 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 42 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 47 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 52 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Pupitar learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — |
Egg moves
Pupitar learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pupitar gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Pupitar sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Pupitar
| Gold Silver |
Evolve Larvitar |
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| Crystal | Mt. Silver |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Larvitar |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond | Evolve Larvitar |
| Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Platinum | Evolve Larvitar |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Mt. Silver |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Route 15 |
| X | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Y | Route 18, Terminus Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Larvitar |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shield | Lake of Outrage |
| Brilliant Diamond | Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern |
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet | South Province (Area Six) |
| Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Pupitar |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サナギラス (Sanagiras) |
| German | Pupitar |
| French | Ymphect |
| Italian | Pupitar |
| Spanish | Pupitar |
| Korean | 데기라스 (degiraseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 沙基拉斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 沙基拉斯 |
| English |
Hard Shell Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | だんがんポケモン |
| German | Hartschalen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Carapadure |
| Italian | Pokémon Guscioduro |
| Spanish | Pokémon Caparazón |
| Korean | 탄환포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 子弹宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 子彈寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pupae
- immobile cocoon stage of an insect
- tar
- from Latin ‘tardus’ meaning slow


