Pupitar

Pupitar
Hard Shell Pokémon
Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
Pupitar is No. 0247 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Rock and Ground-type Hard Shell Pokémon. Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Pupitar first belongs to Generation Ii. Pupitar does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Shed Skin, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Pupitar at a glance
- Type
- ROCKGROUND
- Weak to
- WATER4×GRASS4×ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 84
- Abilities
- Shed Skin
- Next evolution
- Tyranitar — Level 55
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 152.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 35
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Pupitar is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Rock / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.
Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has out standing destruc tive power.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Sandstorm | ROCK | — | — |
| 1 | Screech | NORMAL | — | 85 |
| 22 | Rock Slide | ROCK | 75 | 90 |
| 29 | Thrash | NORMAL | 120 | 100 |
| 38 | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 47 | Crunch | DARK | 80 | 100 |
| 56 | Earthquake | GROUND | 100 | 100 |
| 65 | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | 150 | 90 |
