Stats & Training
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.
The females of a pride work together to bring down prey. It’s thanks to them that their pride doesn’t starve.
The mane of a male Pyroar heats up to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit during battle. Merely approaching it will cause severe burns.
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 |
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x99-117%KO Rock Slide 2x44-52% Ancient Power 2x76-89% Rock Throw 2x30-35% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Lycanroc builds →Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Rock Slide 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 2x63-75% Rock Throw 2x53-63% | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x155-183%KO Surf 2x52-61% Liquidation 2x88-104%KO Razor Shell 2x79-93% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x45-54% Sand Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
 Pupitar RockGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Pupitar builds →Earthquake 2x81-95% Stone Edge 2x81-95% Rock Slide 2x61-73% Stomping Tantrum 2x61-73% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Gholdengo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Ariados builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemMeganiumite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Meganium builds →Dazzling Gleam16-19% Giga Drain22-26% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Entrainment, Fire Spin, Flare Blitz and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Pyroar Best Moveset
Flamethrower is the safe click most turns. Choice Specs locks Pyroar into it but rewards with boosted special damage with move lock. Timid nature and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Unnerve helps on the margins.
Best Build
Pyroar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Flamethrower
- Overheat
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Solar Beam
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Yawn
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice
- Echoed Voice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Pyroar gets Entrainment and Fire Spin exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Dark and Flying coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Pyroar in Scarlet & Violet
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Pyroar 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 Pyroar in Scarlet & Violet
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Pyroar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-54 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitleoEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route30%MidEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route30%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route18%Mid
Step 2Pyroar ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route3%LateEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route2%LateEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route2%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route2%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.35-54 Route2%Lateor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Pyroar Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Pyroar works as a sweeper with 507 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. Hypervoice with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Pyroar does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Pyroar hits 607 BST.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 special attacker with base 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.
Game Availability
Available since X & Y, Pyroar appears in 6 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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