Pupitar - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Pupitar can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Pupitar learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1SandstormRockStatus
1ScreechNormalStatus 85
5SandstormRockStatus
10ScreechNormalStatus 85
14Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
19Scary FaceNormalStatus 90
23ThrashNormalPhysical 90 100
28Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
34PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
41CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
47EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
60Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Pupitar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
Curse???Status
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by HM

Pupitar is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Pupitar can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Pupitar learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1SandstormRockStatus
1ScreechNormalStatus 85
5SandstormRockStatus
10ScreechNormalStatus 85
14Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
19Scary FaceNormalStatus 90
23ThrashNormalPhysical 90 100
28Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
34PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
41CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
47EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
60Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Pupitar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
Curse???Status
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Move Tutor moves

Pupitar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
UproarNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by HM

Pupitar is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Pupitar can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Pupitar learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1SandstormRockStatus
1ScreechNormalStatus 85
5SandstormRockStatus
10ScreechNormalStatus 85
14Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
19Scary FaceNormalStatus 90
23ThrashNormalPhysical 90 100
28Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
34PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
41CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
47EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
60Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Pupitar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
Curse???Status
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Move Tutor moves

Pupitar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
UproarNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by HM

Pupitar is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Pupitar can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Pupitar egg move parents

Pupitar's egg groups: Monster

The egg moves for Pupitar are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Pupitar with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Pupitar with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Ancient Power

Assurance

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Curse

Dragon Dance

Focus Energy

Iron Defense

Iron Head

Outrage

Pursuit

Stomp