Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Pyroar useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Royal Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
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 male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride’s cubs.
Pyroar Weakness
GoodPyroar is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock-type moves. 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.
Pyroar is what Litleo becomes. Breed it for Litleo eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Pyroar to get Litleo eggs from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Entrainment, Fire Spin, Snatch and 1 more.
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
Best Pyroar Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
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 Ground coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Pyroar directly. Start with Litleo at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 35. The 2-stage line from Litleo to Pyroar is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Pyroar in X & Y
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Pyroar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-25 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitleoEFFORTLESSRoute 22XGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22YGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 22XGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteYellow FlowerEASYRoute 22YGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteYellow Flower
Step 2Pyroar ✓
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.
Litleo evolves into Pyroar at level 35. Pyroar is the fully evolved form. At 507 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Pyroar appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Available since X & Y, Pyroar appears in 6 games spanning 4 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A