Pokémon type
Rock
Ground
Pupitar weaknesses
Pupitar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice-type moves, and doubly weak to Water and Grass-type moves.
Pupitar
#247 (Johto)
Best moveset for Pupitar
The best moves for Pupitar are Bite and Dig when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bite and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Defending
11.3DPS
26.7DPS
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Larvitar family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pupitar evolves from Larvitar for 25 Candy, and into Tyranitar for 100 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Tyranitar.
- Evolving Mega Tyranitar costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Pupitar, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Pupitar is a Rock & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Larvitar. It is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves. Pupitar's best moveset is Bite & Dig and it has a Max CP of 1,996. Pupitar evolves into Tyranitar.
About
"Pupitar creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet. The body is very durable—it avoids damage even if it hits solid steel."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
7.4 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Ancient Power
24 DPS
|
7.1 | 96% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7 | 95% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
6.9 | 93% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Ancient Power
24 DPS
|
6.7 | 90% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
6.7 | 90% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.2 | 84% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
6.1 | 83% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.5 | 74% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.6 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pupitar?
Pupitar is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves, and doubly weak to Water and Grass moves.
The best counter to Pupitar is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Mega Greninja, Mega Sceptile and Mega Starmie.
The top Pupitar counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 92% | |
| Mega Starmie | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
155 |
| Defense |
|
133 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.19 m |
| Weight | 152 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
757 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,009 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,514 |
|
Level 40 |
1,766 |
|
Level 50 |
1,996 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,261 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,640 |