Pupitar (#0247) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8480–149155–293

Def7067–134130–262

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe5150–11396–221

Total410Higher than 41% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 51). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+113Max103No SP71Min63Scarf169Tailwind226

At max Speed, Pupitar outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Water4×Fighting2×Ground2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Poison¼×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

BugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0246LarvitarRockGround
1. Level 30#0247PupitarRockGround
  1. Level 55#0248TyranitarRockDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoIron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

1Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

9BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

15Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

18Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

21ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

24Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

27CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

33EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

37Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

42ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

47SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

52Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Hard Shell Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#245Updated Johto#250Updated Unova#293Mountain Kalos#103Updated Alola#248Updated Akala#149Galar#384Crown Tundra#140Paldea#317Lumiose#207

This dangerous pupa thrashes about. Its shell is as hard as bedrock, containing its gradually forming new body within.
Ultra Moon
This troublesome Pokémon can’t wait to evolve, so it relieves its stress by wildly propelling itself around using compressed gas.
Ultra Sun
This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.
Black 2 · White 2
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
A PUPITAR creates a gas inside its body that it ejects under compression to propel itself like a jet. Its body can withstand a collision with solid steel.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.
Crystal · Shield
Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Sword
Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: サナギラス
Japanese (romaji): Sanagiras
Korean: 데기라스
Chinese (Traditional): 沙基拉斯
Chinese (Simplified): 沙基拉斯
French: Ymphect
German: Pupitar
Spanish: Pupitar
Italian: Pupitar

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 144
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Monster
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 4 areas

Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Y 7 areas

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 18Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65

Black 2 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65

White 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–59

Black 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–59

SoulSilver 1 area

Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

HeartGold 1 area

Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45

Crystal 1 area

Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20