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Pupitar

Pupitar

#247 in the Black and White Pokédex • Hard Shell Pokémon

Pupitar

#247 in the Black and White Pokédex • Hard Shell Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Larvitar

Tyranitar

Pupitar normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pupitar sprite

Shiny

Pupitar

Hard Shell Pokémon

#247
RockGround

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

152 kg (335.1 lbs)

Abilities

Shed Skin

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Pupitar takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Fire

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
144

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Monster
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black box art

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White box art

Pokémon White

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Larvitar

Larvitar

#246

Level 30

Pupitar

Pupitar

#247

Pupitar

Pupitar

#247

Level 55

Tyranitar

Tyranitar

#248

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave485%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass585%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass594%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass591%

-

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave485%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass585%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass594%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass591%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

StartScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

StartSandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

5SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

10ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

14Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

19Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

23Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

28ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

34Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

41PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

47CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

54EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

60Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

67Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#246

Larvitar

#248

Tyranitar

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