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 AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves View Gholdengo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant 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 AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed41-49% Earthquake 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse65-76% Ice Beam24-28% Surf 2x146-172%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemWellspringmask NatureJolly Moves View Ogerpon-Wellspring builds →
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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 are average hatch time. 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 Ground egg group.
How to Get Pyroar
Pyroar starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 16 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)
moderate rates for Pyroar across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Pyroar in LZA
The path to Pyroar starts with Litleo at Lv. 6-57 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch LitleoWild Zone 3Lv.6-8OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 3Lv.23-24OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Pyroar ✓Wild Zone 17Lv.44-47OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.56-57OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Pyroar appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
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.
Step 1Catch LitleoPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
Step 2Pyroar ✓Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%Shaking spotor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Pyroar in Sun & Moon. Bring Litleo over from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Pyroar in SM
Step 1Obtain LitleoBREEDINGAvailableLeave Pyroar with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Litleo egg.CARTRIDGE 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 Overworld · Wild Zone 3. 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 Guide
Pyroar works as a sweeper with 507 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 109 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Pyroar's biggest threats include Milotic (Water), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
Rivalry is the go-to ability for Pyroar. It increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Its hidden ability Moxie can work in specific setups. Unnerve is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Pyroar is a mixed attacker with base 68 Attack and 109 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is Hypervoice, Dark Pulse, Flamethrower, and Terablast. Hypervoice leads at 0% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves