Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Pupitar

Pupitar

Hard Shell Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pupitar is a Rock and Ground Type Hard Shell Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Pupitar can be found with Shed Skin as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 410 combined Base Stats.

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Pupitar Stats & Abilities
Pupitar Evolutions
Pupitar Locations
Pupitar Weakness
Pupitar Best Moves
Pupitar Level Up Moves
Pupitar TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Pupitar

Pupitar Stats and Abilities

Based on Pupitar Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Pupitar Highest IV Stat is Attack 84 and the Lowest being Speed 51.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
D	Attack	84	155	293
E	Defense	70	130	262
E	Special Attack	65	121	251
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
F	Speed	51	96	221
D	Total	410


Pupitar	Detail
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)


Abilities	Description
Shed Skin Ability 1	The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.

How To Evolve Pupitar in BDSP

Larvitar requires (Level 30) to evolve into Pupitar and then (Level 55) to evolve into Tyranitar.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Larvitar	Level 30 →	Pupitar	Level 55 →	Tyranitar

Where To Find Pupitar in BDSP

Pupitar has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 207	20 - 5%	Larvitar Lv. 7
Rocky Cave	National	Larvitar Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	National	Pupitar Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Larvitar Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Pupitar Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pupitar Weakness

Pupitar is a Rock and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Pupitar to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Ice, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Fire, Rock, Electric, Poison Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Pupitar Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Water Grass
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Steel Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Fire Rock
0.25x Less Damage	Poison
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Pupitar Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi

What pokemon is Pupitar Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Slaking

Best Moves Pupitar in BDSP

Best Moveset for Pupitar Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
52	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
42	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
33	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
37	Stone Edge	Physical	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Pupitar TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Pupitar Lv Up Moves

Pupitar TM Moves

Pupitar Level Up Moves

List of Moves Pupitar can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Iron Defense	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Rock Throw	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
1	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
9	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
12	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
15	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
18	Stomping Tantrum	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
21	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
24	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
27	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
33	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
37	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
42	Thrash	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
47	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
52	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Pupitar TM Moves

List of Moves Pupitar can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM78	Snarl	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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