Pupitar Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Pupitar

Hard Shell Pokémon

ROCKGROUND

Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.

Pupitar Pokédex brings together the essential information for Pupitar, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Pupitar is National Pokédex #247 and was introduced in Generation II. It is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon.

This Pupitar Pokédex covers Pupitar across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.

Pupitar at a glance

Type: ROCKGROUND
Weak to: WATER4×GRASS4×ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
Best base stat: Attack — 84
Abilities: Shed Skin
Next evolution: Tyranitar — Level 55

Pupitar Pokédex overview

Pupitar has the Rock and Ground typing, it belongs to Generation II, its Pokédex classification is the Hard Shell Pokémon. Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Pupitar Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Pupitar quick facts

Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 152.0 kg
Generation: Generation II
Growth rate: Slow
Capture rate: 45
Base happiness: 35

Pupitar Pokédex type and weaknesses

Pupitar is weak to Water (4×), Grass (4×), Ice, Fighting, Ground and Steel. It resists Poison, Normal, Fire, Flying and Rock. It is immune to Electric. These matchups come from Pupitar's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Pupitar and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Pupitar type effectiveness

Damage taken when Pupitar is hit by each type:

Very weak to

WATER4×GRASS4×

Weak to

ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×

Resists

NORMAL½×FIRE½×FLYING½×ROCK½×

Strongly resists

POISON¼×

Immune to

ELECTRIC0×

Based on Rock / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Pupitar Pokédex stats

Pupitar has a base stat total of 410, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 84. In the Pupitar Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Pupitar is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Pupitar base stats

Hp70

Attack84

Defense70

Special Attack65

Special Defense70

Speed51

Total410

Pupitar Pokédex abilities

Pupitar can have Shed Skin. Abilities can significantly change how Pupitar functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Pupitar abilities

Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Pupitar Pokédex evolution

Pupitar evolves from Larvitar. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Pupitar evolution family

Larvitar

Level 30

Pupitar

Level 55

Tyranitar

Pupitar evolution requirements

Evolves from

Larvitar

Level 30

Evolves into

Tyranitar

Level 55

Pupitar Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Pupitar has 1 form shown on this Pupitar Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Pupitar.

Pupitar Pokédex game appearances

Pupitar appears in 19 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Pupitar appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Pupitar game availability

BlackWild encounter

Black 2Wild encounter

CrystalWild encounter

DiamondGame data

EmeraldGame data

FireredGame data

GoldGame data

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenGame data

PearlGame data

PlatinumGame data

RubyGame data

SapphireGame data

SilverGame data

SoulsilverWild encounter

WhiteWild encounter

White 2Wild encounter

XWild encounter

YWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Pupitar?

The locations below show where Pupitar can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Pupitar encounter locations

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36 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Black	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	48	5%	—
Black	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	50	4%	—
Black	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	58	5%	—
Black	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	59	4%	—
Black 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	55	10%	—
Black 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	57	4%	—
Black 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	63	10%	—
Black 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	65	4%	—
Crystal	Mt Silver Top	Walk	20	1%	Time Day
Crystal	Mt Silver Top	Walk	20	1%	Time ♂orning
Heartgold	Mt Silver 3f	Walk	45	5%	—
Soulsilver	Mt Silver 3f	Walk	30	5%	—
White	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	48	5%	—
White	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	50	4%	—
White	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	58	5%	—
White	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	59	4%	—
White 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	55	10%	—
White 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Walk	57	4%	—
White 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	63	10%	—
White 2	Unova Route 15 Area	Dark Grass	65	4%	—
X	Friend Safari Rock	Walk	30	33%	Friend Safari Slot 2
Y	Friend Safari Rock	Walk	30	33%	Friend Safari Slot 2
Y	Kalos Route 18 Area	Red ♀lowers	44	10%	—
Y	Kalos Route 18 Area	Red ♀lowers	45	10%	—
Y	Kalos Route 18 Area	Walk	46	10%	—
Y	Kalos Route 18 Area	Red ♀lowers	46	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave 1f	Walk	45	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave 1f	Walk	46	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave B1f Left	Walk	45	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave B1f Left	Walk	46	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave B1f Right	Walk	45	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave B1f Right	Walk	46	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave B2f	Walk	45	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave B2f	Walk	46	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave Zygardes Chamber	Walk	45	10%	—
Y	Terminus Cave Zygardes Chamber	Walk	46	10%	—

Pupitar Pokédex moves

The Pupitar Pokédex lists 114 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Pupitar move explorer

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114 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
—	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—	15	Level Up
1	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100	25	Level Up
1	Leer	NORMAL	Status	—	100	30	Level Up
1	Payback	DARK	Physical	50	100	10	Level Up
1	Rock Throw	ROCK	Physical	50	90	15	Level Up
1	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
1	Screech	NORMAL	Status	—	85	40	Level Up
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
12	Scary ♀ace	NORMAL	Status	—	100	10	Level Up
14	Chip Away	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Level Up
14	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Level Up
18	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Level Up
23	Thrash	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	10	Level Up
24	Dark Pulse	DARK	Special	80	100	15	Level Up
24	Smack Down	ROCK	Physical	50	100	15	Level Up
27	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100	15	Level Up
33	Earthquake	GROUND	Physical	100	100	10	Level Up
37	Stone Edge	ROCK	Physical	100	80	5	Level Up
52	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90	5	Level Up
—	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	—	20	Machine
—	Assurance	DARK	Physical	60	100	10	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100	20	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Dark Pulse	DARK	Special	80	100	15	Machine
—	Detect	FIGHTING	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Dragon Dance	DRAGON	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Earthquake	GROUND	Physical	100	100	10	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90	5	Machine
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	High Horsepower	GROUND	Physical	95	95	10	Machine
—	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90	5	Machine
—	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Iron Head	STEEL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Machine
—	Lash Out	DARK	Physical	75	100	5	Machine
—	Mud Shot	GROUND	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Machine
—	Muddy Water	WATER	Special	90	85	10	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Machine
—	Payback	DARK	Physical	50	100	10	Machine
—	Power Up Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	20	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Retaliate	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Rock Blast	ROCK	Physical	25	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Polish	ROCK	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Sand Tomb	GROUND	Physical	35	85	15	Machine
—	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Scary ♀ace	NORMAL	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Screech	NORMAL	Status	—	85	40	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Smack Down	ROCK	Physical	50	100	15	Machine
—	Snarl	DARK	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Spite	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Stealth Rock	ROCK	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Machine
—	Stone Edge	ROCK	Physical	100	80	5	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Superpower	FIGHTING	Physical	120	100	5	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Taunt	DARK	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Torment	DARK	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Uproar	NORMAL	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Ancient Power	ROCK	Special	60	100	5	Tutor
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Dark Pulse	DARK	Special	80	100	15	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—	15	Tutor
—	Iron Head	STEEL	Physical	80	100	15	Tutor
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Tutor
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Tutor
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Spite	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Tutor
—	Stealth Rock	ROCK	Status	—	—	20	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Superpower	FIGHTING	Physical	120	100	5	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Uproar	NORMAL	Special	90	100	10	Tutor

Pupitar Pokédex entries

The Pupitar Pokédex entries below let you compare how Pupitar has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Pupitar Pokédex entries

GameEntry

Gold

Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.

Silver

Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has out standing destruc tive power.

Crystal

It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.

Ruby

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.

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.

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.

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.

Diamond