Pupitar
#247 in the Black and White Pokédex • Hard Shell Pokémon
Pupitar
#247 in the Black and White Pokédex • Hard Shell Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 144 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,240 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.

Pokémon White
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Larvitar #246 | Level 30 | ![]() Pupitar #247 |
![]() Pupitar #247 | Level 55 | ![]() Tyranitar #248 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 48 | 5% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 50 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 50 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 58 | 5% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 59 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 59 | 1% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 48 | 5% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 50 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 50 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 58 | 5% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 59 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 59 | 1% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| Start | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| Start | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 5 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 10 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| 14 | Chip Away | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. |
| 19 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| 23 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat. |
| 28 | Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| 34 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 41 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 47 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 54 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| 60 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 67 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM67 | Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases. |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM95 | Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease. |
Traits
Shed Skin
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.












































Status
Physical
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