Attack and HP carry most of Pupitar's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.
Its shell is as hard as bedrock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
Pupitar's Rock/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Water and Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Duraludon's Flash Cannon hits Pupitar for 64-75%. Hippowdon deals 63-74% with Earthquake.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pupitar View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x64-75% Draco Meteor51-60% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pupitar View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Pupitar View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Partway through Larvitar's chain. Pupitar still has another evolution ahead before reaching Tyranitar. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Larvitar). The final form adds another 190 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pupitar to get Larvitar eggs using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
The game plan is straightforward: click Dragon Dance, then sweep. Eviolite and Shedskin support the setup turn. EVs go into max HP and Speed so Pupitar hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Pupitar best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Pupitar. TMs unlock Dark and Normal coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Earthquake and Stone Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Pupitar. TMs unlock Normal and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Earthquake and Stone Edge into something with actual range.
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Assurance from the egg pool give Pupitar something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Curse from the egg pool give Pupitar something extra.
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Pupitar in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pupitar in Scarlet & Violet
Larvitar is your first catch on the way to Pupitar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-58 across 15 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LarvitarSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainOverworld Lv.16-28 Route25%MidEast Province (Area One) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidEast Province (Area Three) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.16-38 Cave5%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.16-38 Cave5%MidNorth Province (Area One) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area One) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidWest Province (Area One) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidWest Province (Area Three) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveOverworld Lv.16-38 Route5%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineOverworld Lv.16-38 Route2%Mid
Step 2Pupitar ✓South Province (Area Six) - CaveOverworld Lv.42-58 Route3%Lateor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Pupitar in Legends: Z-A. Bring Larvitar over from Gold, Crystal, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Pupitar starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pupitar in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Larvitar is your first catch on the way to Pupitar. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 6-63 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LarvitarRoute 207Using PokeRadar Lv.6-7 Route22%EarlyBig Bluff CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Pupitar ✓Big Bluff CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
You'll want endgame access before hunting Pupitar. Low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Pupitar in Sword & Shield
The path to Pupitar starts with Larvitar at Lv. 50-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LarvitarRoaring-Sea CavesOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave10%PostAll WeatherLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water5%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water5%PostOvercast
Step 2Pupitar ✓Lake of OutrageGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostSandstormLake of OutrageOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostSandstormor evolve from Larvitar (Step 1)
Pupitar is meant to evolve into Tyranitar. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Pupitar. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Starmie is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn. That's the one you want on Pupitar. It's the only ability Pupitar has.
At base 51 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Pupitar is a physical attacker with base 84 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Available in 18 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Pupitar spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves