Pupitar - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Pupitar can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
12Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
15Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
18Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
24Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
27CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
33EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
37Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
42ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
47SandstormRockStatus
52Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Pupitar learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Iron DefenseSteelStatus

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Pupitar is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
12Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
15Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
18Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
24Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
27CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
33EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
37Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
42ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
47SandstormRockStatus
52Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Pupitar learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Iron DefenseSteelStatus

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by level up

Pupitar does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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 either parent (from Gen 6+) 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

Stomp