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
| Rock Smash | 11.5 dps |
| Dig | 25.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Larvitar family. Pupitar evolves from Larvitar which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Tyranitar which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pupitar, which has 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 1,766. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 155 | |
| Defense | 133 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
757 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,009 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,514 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,766 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,261 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,640 View IV chart » |
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 |
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
| Rock Smash | 11.5 dps |
| Dig | 25.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 11.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | -10.6 | 25.5 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 24 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 21.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Pupitar?
Pupitar is a Rock/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Water and Grass moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Pupitar are:
- Kartana,
- Kingler,
- Zarude,
- Roserade,
- Rillaboom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 84% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
| Rillaboom | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Inteleon | Water Gun | Surf | 76% |
| Wishiwashi (School) | Waterfall | Surf | 76% |
| Tsareena | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Tapu Bulu | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot | 76% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Pupitar
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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