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Pupitar
Hard Shell Pokémon |
サナギラス
Sanagiras |
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#247 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
2
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Pupitar (Japanese: サナギラス Sanagiras) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Larvitar starting at level 30 and evolves into Tyranitar starting at level 55.
Biology
Pupitar is a Pokémon encased inside a thick grayish-blue shell, sporting a hardness that is comparable to bedrock. Its red eyes can be seen through two holes in the shell, and two more holes directly above resemble eyebrows. The upper portion of its body is covered by a mask-like plate with four large spikes on either side. Three additional spikes protrude from its forehead. While its arms and legs are developing inside the shell, Pupitar uses compressed gas to propel itself around and can generate enough force to knock down mountains. Pupitar lives and moves freely around harsh mountain ranges.
In the anime
Major appearances
In The Mystery is History!, Ritchie owns a Pupitar nicknamed Cruise. It reappeared in A Parent Trapped! and A Promise is a Promise.
In A Poached Ego!, Rico owns a Pupitar. It evolved into a Tyranitar while attacking Team Rocket, who were releasing the Ekans and Koffing Rico had stolen.
Minor appearances
A Pupitar appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.
In a flashback in Trials of a Budding Master!, a Trainer's Pupitar battled Ash in a World Coronation Series match.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP220 |
Pupitar |
Ash's Pokédex |
Pupitar, the Hard Shell Pokémon. Pupitar is encased in a nearly indestructible shell and has enough power to topple a mountain. |
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In the manga
Pupitar in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
In one of Lance's flashbacks about how he first encountered Silver in Popular Pupitar, he switched out Pupitar to counter the Pursuit from Silver's Murkrow. He was later given to Silver and evolved into Tyranitar before being returned to Lance.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Pupitar was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Pupitar appeared in Pinsir Changes.
A Pupitar appeared in a flashback in Charizard Transforms.
A Pupitar belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Play the Melody That Echoes in the Place.
Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic
A Pupitar appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In The Great Helper!!, Red's fantasy featured a Pupitar.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pupitar (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Ranger: Billy uses a Pupitar to back up his Tyranitar.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
#245 |
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 outstanding destructive power. |
Crystal |
It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell. |
Stadium 2 |
Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
Pupitar composes 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 |
Emerald |
A Pupitar composes 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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#250 |
Diamond |
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. |
SoulSilver |
Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #293 |
Black |
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
White |
Black 2 |
This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #103 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. |
Y |
Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. |
Omega Ruby |
Pupitar composes 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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #248 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#384 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #140 |
Sword |
Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. |
Shield |
It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Y |
Route 18, Terminus Cave, Friend Safari (Rock) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Trade, Evolve Dynamax Crystal Larvitar, Wild Area News |
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Shield |
Lake of Outrage
Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 63, Endless Level 70, Forever Level 13, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Mt. Freeze (3F-5F), Buried Relic (60F-70F), Southern Cavern (37F-45F), Joyous Tower (62F-66F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Quicksand Cave (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F) |
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MD Sky |
Quicksand Cave (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Distortion Island: Stage 5 |
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Shuffle |
Wacky Workshop: Stage 179
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 636 |
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Rumble World |
Plasma Tundra: great Blade Cliff (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Zygarde Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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In events
Wild Area News
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
30 |
April 28 to May 11, 2020 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
84
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80 - 149 |
155 - 293 |
Defense:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Sp. Atk:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Sp. Def:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Speed:
51
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50 - 113 |
96 - 221 |
Total:
410
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Rock Throw |
Rock |
Physical |
50 |
90% |
15 |
1 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
Evo. |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
9 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
12 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
15 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
18 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
21 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
24 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
27 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
33 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
37 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
42 |
Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
47 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
52 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pupitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM49 |
Sand Tomb |
Ground |
Physical |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR75 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
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TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pupitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Stomp |
Normal |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pupitar in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pupitar in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pupitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pupitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pupitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Power-Up Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Polish |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Smack Down |
Rock |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pupitar
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Rage |
Pupitar (Unleashed 38) |
Skull Bash |
Pupitar (Neo Discovery 45) |
Slash |
Pupitar (EX Unseen Forces 70) |
Anime-only moves
Move |
Type |
Episode |
Take Down |
Normal |
The Mystery is History |
Side game data
Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: -19%% |
Friend Area: Mt. Cleft |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
I'm in a pupal stage, but I can jump around. No problem! |
26%-50% HP |
Listen, my HP is down about halfway now. |
1%-25% HP |
I'm pooped. I can't even hop about anymore... |
Level up |
I leveled up! My shell grew even harder, too! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 0.5%% |
IQ group: C |
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
None |
Loops: 13 |
Min. exp.: 45 |
Max. exp.: 59 |
Browser entry R-194 |
Pupitar tackles with its spiky body and makes numerous rocks tumble down. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Crush ×2) |
Browser entry R-121 |
It leaps around incredibly quickly while ramming to attack. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: |
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Poké Assist:
(present) |
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Field move:
(present) |
(Crush ×3) |
Poké Assist:
(past) |
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Field move:
(past) |
(Crush ×1) |
Browser entry R-217/N-088 |
It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused. |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
●●● |
Defense |
●●● |
Speed |
●●● |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.33 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 75 |
Base Defense: 53 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon Conquest
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HP: |
★★★ |
Move: Rock Slide |
Attack: |
★★★ |
Ability 1: Shed Skin
Ability 2: Jagged Edge
Ability 3: Shield |
Defense: |
★★★ |
Speed: |
★★ |
Evolves from Larvitar when its Attack is 74 or higher
Evolves into Tyranitar when its Attack is 132 or higher |
Range: 3 |
Perfect Links: Kageie, Katsuyori, and Sōun |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 172 |
Base Attack: 155 |
Base Defense: 133 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 5 km |
Evolution Requirement: 100 |
Fast Attacks: Bite, Rock Smash |
Charged Attacks: Dig, Crunch, Ancient Power, Frustration‡, Return‡ |
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Evolution
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Level 30
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First evolution |
Pupitar
Rock Ground |
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Level 55
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Generation IV |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Generation VII |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Pupitar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Japanese sprites
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Gold and Silver back sprites |
Trivia
Origin
Pupitar appears based on a pupa, as it is between its evolutionary line's larval stage (Larvitar) and adulthood (Tyranitar).
Name origin
Pupitar appears to be derived from pupa, the stage in some insects between the larval stage and adulthood.
Sanagiras may be a combination of 蛹 sanagi (pupa) and 嫌い kirai (hate). Giras may derive from Gojira, the Japanese name for the character Kingzilla, or Angiras, the Japanese name for the character Anguirus. Both are dinosaur-like tokusatsu movie monsters (kaiju) that share some characteristics with Tyranitar, its evolution.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
サナギラス Sanagiras |
From 蛹 sanagi, 嫌い kirai, Kingzilla, and Angiras |
French |
Ymphect |
From nymph and infecte. It may also have been named that way to resemble insecte |
Spanish |
Pupitar |
Same as English name |
German |
Pupitar |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Pupitar |
Same as English name |
Korean |
데기라스 Degiras |
From 번데기 beondegi and Angiras. |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
沙基拉 Shājīlā |
Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 安基拉斯 Ānjīlāsī. Contains 沙 shā |
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Hindi |
पिउपिटर Pupitar |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Пьюпитар P'yupitar |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ซานากิราส Sanakirat |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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