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Pupitar

Pupitar

#250 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Hard Shell Pokémon

Pupitar

#250 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

#250
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
Updated Johto #250
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 HeartGold box art

HeartGold

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

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

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

Larvitar

#249

Level 30

Pupitar

Pupitar

#250

Pupitar

Pupitar

#250

Level 55

Tyranitar

Tyranitar

#251

Encounters

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

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave455%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave305%

-

Moves

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

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

StartScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

StartSandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

5SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

10ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

14Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

19Scary FaceNormalStatus-9010

The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.

23ThrashNormalPhysical9010020

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

28Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

34PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

41CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

47EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

54Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

60Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe 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 HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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 foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe 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.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

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 tough fists, etc. 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 sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the foe, 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

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 a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

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.

#249

Larvitar

#251

Tyranitar

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