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Pupitar

PupitarRock Ground
  • partlyCloudy
  • sunny
Pupitar is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Pupitar is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,766 CP and is weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bite / Ancient Power. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Pupitar Stats and Max CP

155 ATK
133 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1996 CP
Lvl 40
1766 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1261 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1009 CP
Lvl 15 Research
757 CP

Pupitar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Pupitar PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Pupitar’s stats aren’t good enough for having a shot at PvE battles. The instruction remains the same: Evolve it into Tyranitar for Raids and Gyms. 🙂

Pupitar PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Pupitar is underpowered in all PvP Leagues, and it hardly gets any wins at all, even in the Great League. In fact, it only beats Shadow Alolan Marowak in the (1-1) shield scenario and nothing else. 🤐

Just keep Pupitar out of PvP battles.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
#209
GroundGround-type
#238
Great LeagueGreat League
#973

Pupitar Type Chart

Pupitar takes increased damage from:Pupitar takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%
WaterWater256.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
IceIce160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Pupitar takes reduced damage from:Pupitar takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Pupitar best moveset

Moves

Bite + Ancient Power

Rock
DarkBite
RockAncient Power
Pupitar's best Rock-type moveset is Bite / Ancient Power, with 7.76 DPS and 113.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather. Pupitar ranks #209 (E Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkBiteGroundDig6.767.91115.2
2.DarkBiteRockAncient Power6.637.76113.0
3.FightingRock SmashGroundDig6.247.30106.3
4.FightingRock SmashRockAncient Power6.177.22105.2
5.DarkBiteDarkCrunch6.137.17104.4
6.FightingRock SmashDarkCrunch5.656.6296.4
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage17
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy7

    Effects
    Rock Smash has no special effects.
    See Rock Smash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • GroundDig100504.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dig
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dig has no special effects.
    See Dig details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Pupitar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pupitar's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pupitar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Pupitar CP Chart

CP Chart

Pupitar reaches a maximum of 1,766 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 949–1,009 CP, rising to 1,187–1,261 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 712–757 CP.

Max CPMax CP1766 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch712 CP - 757 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs949 CP - 1009 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids949 CP - 1009 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1187 CP - 1261 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pupitar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
124 CP278 CP3131 CP
4184 CP5238 CP6291 CP
7344 CP8398 CP9451 CP
10504 CP11555 CP12605 CP
13656 CP14706 CP15757 CP
16807 CP17857 CP18908 CP
19958 CP201009 CP211059 CP
221110 CP231160 CP241211 CP
251261 CP261312 CP271362 CP
281413 CP291463 CP301514 CP
311539 CP321564 CP331589 CP
341615 CP351640 CP361665 CP
371690 CP381715 CP391741 CP
401766 CP411788 CP421811 CP
431834 CP441856 CP451879 CP
461903 CP471926 CP481949 CP
491973 CP501996 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#247
Height1.19 m
Weight152 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
LarvitarLarvitar
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
PupitarPupitar
PupitarPupitar
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
TyranitarTyranitar
TyranitarTyranitar
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Tyranitar (Mega)Mega Tyranitar
  • Larvitar evolves into Pupitar which costs 25 Candy.
  • Pupitar evolves into Tyranitar which costs 100 Candy.
  • Tyranitar can transform into Mega Tyranitar through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pupitar

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pupitar's Rock and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pupitar.

Rock Rock

Ground Ground

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Pupitar Candy296 Pupitar Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Pupitar Candy10 Pupitar Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Pupitar Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Pupitar Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Pupitar Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Pupitar Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Pupitar Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Pupitar Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Pupitar Candy-

Pupitar Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pupitar from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Pupitar in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Pupitar family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pupitar in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

LarvitarLarvitar
PupitarPupitar
TyranitarTyranitar
Mega Tyranitar (Mega)Mega Tyranitar
Shadow Larvitar (Shadow)Shadow Larvitar
Shadow Pupitar (Shadow)Shadow Pupitar
Shadow Tyranitar (Shadow)Shadow Tyranitar

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PupitarPupitarPupitarScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPupitarPupitar
0.58 m0.6 m1.19 m1.79 m2.08 m

Pupitar's height ranges from 0.58 m to 2.08 m, with the average being 1.19 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Pupitar in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.5831 m0.595 m
1′11″1′11″
XS0.595 m1.19 m
1′11″3′11″
M0.8925 m1.4875 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.4875 m1.785 m
4′11″5′10″
XXL1.785 m2.0825 m
5′10″6′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability30.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Pupitar

Pupitar high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pupitar. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Pupitar Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Pupitar Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.
SilverEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has out­ standing destruc­ tive power.
CrystalIt will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.
Ruby, SapphirePUPITAR 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.
EmeraldA 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.
FireRedEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
LeafGreenIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIts body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
HeartGoldIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
SoulSilverEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
Black 2, White 2This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.
XIts body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
YIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphirePupitar 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.
Ultra SunThis troublesome Pokémon can’t wait to evolve, so it relieves its stress by wildly propelling itself around using compressed gas.
Ultra MoonThis dangerous pupa thrashes about. Its shell is as hard as bedrock, containing its gradually forming new body within.
SwordEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
ShieldIt will not stay still, even while it’s a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pupitar’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon, Pupitar is especially weak against Grass and Water-type moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Pupitar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Pupitar in Pokémon GO are Bite and Dig. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.907 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 115.213.

How does Pupitar perform in Raids?

Pupitar's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Pupitar rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Pupitar is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Pupitar rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Pupitar is an F-Tier Ground-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pupitar?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pupitar: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Pupitar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Pupitar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1766 CP and 1996 CP at Level 50.

Can Pupitar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pupitar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pupitar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pupitar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.