Pyroar Best Moveset
109 Sp. Atk at 106 Speed on Fire/Normal with AbilityUnnerve preventing opponents from eating berries. Held ItemAir Balloon grants temporary Ground immunity. NatureTimid outspeeds most of the tier. The moveset runs fast special Fire and Normal TermStab. 86/72/66 bulk is thin. Tera Fire amplifies the primary TermStab.
109 Sp. Atk and 106 Speed in Gen VI (X & Y). Fire/Normal with Unnerve. No coverage beyond Fire and Hyper Voice. Fast and one-dimensional.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pyroar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Borderline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fire Blast and Hyper Voice from 109 Sp. Atk. Two STAB moves, no coverage. Opponents that resisted Fire walled completely.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Three gens of the same coverage problem. Fire/Normal had no way to hit Rock, Water, or Dragon super-effectively.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Pyroar Weakness
Pyroar is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Pyroar Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pyroar
Scizor threatens a KO with Close Combat (180-212%). Dragonite's Earthquake also KOs at 103-121%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch15-18% Knock Off49-58% U Turn26-31% Close Combat 2x180-212%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed41-49% Earthquake 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse65-76% Ice Beam24-28% Surf 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-12% Close Combat 2x181-213%KO Stone Edge 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Stone Edge 2x137-161%KO Earthquake 2x91-107%KO | ||
Evolution
Pyroar is what Litleo becomes. Breed it for Litleo eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Litleo pushed Pyroar to 507 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +36. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pyroar to get Litleo eggs using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Pyroar
Pyroar's mane goes a touch lighter, which on the male form at least creates a slightly different impression. Still, for a lion with a fire mane, this shiny plays it way too safe.
Shiny Pyroar Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Pyroar
Pyroar starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pyroar in SV
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Pyroar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-80 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitleoEast Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-32OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-32OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.18-32OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.18-32OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-32OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.18-32OverworldRate 18%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Pyroar ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.35-54OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.35-54OverworldRate 2%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.62Overworldor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Pyroar catch odds in the Scarlet & Violet Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Pyroar patrols Wild Zone 17, this Fire and Normal lion appearing around level 44 to 47 in the overworld before it climbs into an aggressive Alpha near level 54 to 57.
Where To Catch Pyroar in LZA
The path to Pyroar starts with Litleo at Lv. 6-38 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Pyroar ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Fire 4-StarLv.41-43GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.44-47OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.54-57OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
The shaking spots in the grass of Poni Plains turn up Pyroar, a level 54 to 57 find you have to wait out.
Where To Catch Pyroar in USUM
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Pyroar. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 49-57 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Bring the right balls: check Pyroar catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Pyroar can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Litleo in from X & Y or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, then evolve it into Pyroar. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Pyroar in SM
Step 1Obtain LitleoCARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Poké Pelago, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Walking · Hyperspace Lumiose. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Pyroar ✓
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Pyroar's Sp. Atk does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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Pyroar Event Distributions
Pyroar is a one-time Mystery Gift event Pokemon rather than a repeat giveaway.
Team Flare Lysandre's PyroarOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Pyroar Guide
Pyroar plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move. Flamethrower is the primary attack.
Pyroar pairs best with Forretress, Krookodile, and Galvantula. Forretress has Decent synergy and covers what Pyroar can't handle on its own.
Pyroar's hidden ability is Moxie. It raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon. Situational compared to Rivalry and Unnerve.
Timid is the go-to nature for Pyroar. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Pyroar has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Pyroar has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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