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Pupitar in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#248 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Hard Shell Pokémon

Pupitar in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

This troublesome Pokémon can’t wait to evolve, so it relieves its stress by wildly propelling itself around using compressed gas.

Ultra Moon

This dangerous pupa thrashes about. Its shell is as hard as bedrock, containing its gradually forming new body within.

Pokémon details

Types

RockGround

Category

Hard Shell Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

152 kg (335.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0247

Pokédex

#248

Pupitar in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Pupitar, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #248Akala #149
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
144

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40

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

Larvitar

#247

Level 30

Pupitar

Pupitar

#248

Pupitar

Pupitar

#248

Level 55

Tyranitar

Tyranitar

#249

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartBite

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

Dark6010025
StartScreech

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

Normal-8540
StartSandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
5Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
10Screech

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

Normal-8540
14Chip Away

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

Normal7010020
19Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
23Scary Face

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

Normal-10010
28Thrash

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

Normal12010010
34Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
41Payback

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

Dark5010010
47Crunch

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

Dark8010015
54Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
60Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
67Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

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

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

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

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM41Torment

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

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM66Payback

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

Dark5010010
TM69Rock Polish

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

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM97Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Earth Power

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

Ground9010010
Iron Defense

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

Steel--15
Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
Outrage

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

Dragon12010010
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Spite

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

Ghost-10010
Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005
Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.
Class
Acquisition source
Ancient Power

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

Rock601005

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Pursuit

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Stomp

The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal6510020

Larvitar — breeding; retain through evolution

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Ancient Power

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

Rock601005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ancient Power

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

Rock601005

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Detect

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

Fighting--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

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

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

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

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Pursuit

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Pursuit

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

Normal701005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Stomp

The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal6510020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Stomp

The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal6510020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.

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

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