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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
11.3dps
26.7dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Larvitar family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pupitar evolves from Larvitar which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Tyranitar which costs 100 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Tyranitar costing 0 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Tyranitar costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pupitar, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Pupitar is a Rock & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Larvitar. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves. Pupitar's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 26.7 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | 24 |
| Crunch | 65 | 21.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
18 | 100% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
17.6 | 98% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Ancient Power
24 dps
|
17.5 | 97% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Ancient Power
24 dps
|
17.1 | 95% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
16.1 | 89% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 89% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
15.7 | 87% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.4 | 86% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 67% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
11.3 | 63% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pupitar?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pupitar are:
- Kartana,
- Shaymin (Sky),
- Kyogre,
- Kingler,
- Palafin (Hero).
Pupitar is a Rock/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves, and especially weak against Water and Grass moves.
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 |