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| Pupitar are somewhat large Pokémon that are encased inside a thick shell made of grayish-blue rock. They have several spikes and holes for eyes and what appears to be eyebrows, but are actually triangular openings. They appear much like other pupa Pokémon like {{p|Metapod}} and {{p|Kakuna}}, but are far from helpless, as they possess enough power to topple mountains. Since its arms and legs are developing inside the shell, Pupitar are capable of venting gas to propel themselves around. | | Pupitar are somewhat large Pokémon that are encased inside a thick shell made of grayish-blue rock. They have several spikes and holes for eyes and what appears to be eyebrows, but are actually triangular openings. Since its arms and legs are developing inside the shell, Pupitar are capable of venting gas to propel themselves around. |
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Revision as of 00:41, 14 September 2012
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Height
3'11″ Imperial
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1.2 m Metric
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3'11″/1.2 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
335.1 lbs. Imperial
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152.0 kg Metric
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335.1 lbs./152.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 2
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 144
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Battle Exp.: 1441*
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Pupitar (Japanese: サナギラス Sanagiras) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon.
It evolves from Larvitar starting at level 30 and evolves into Tyranitar starting at level 55.
Biology
Physiology
Pupitar are somewhat large Pokémon that are encased inside a thick shell made of grayish-blue rock. They have several spikes and holes for eyes and what appears to be eyebrows, but are actually triangular openings. Since its arms and legs are developing inside the shell, Pupitar are capable of venting gas to propel themselves around.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
It is one of the few Pokémon not at its last stage of evolution to be able to wield a Hyper Beam. Pupitar is also capable of propelling itself through the air by venting pressurized gas.
Behavior
Pupitar creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet or rocket.
Habitat
Despite being encased in a hard shell, Pupitar live and move freely around harsh mountain ranges. They can be found in Mt Silver and Unova's Route 15.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Ritchie has a Pupitar named Cruise which is seen from The Mystery is History! to A Promise is a Promise.
Minor appearances
Rico, a Pokémon Poacher, had a Pupitar that evolved into a Tyranitar in A Poached Ego!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP220
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Pupitar
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Ash's Pokédex
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Pupitar, the Hard Shell Pokémon. Pupitar is encased in a nearly indestructible shell and has enough power to topple a mountain.
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In the manga
Pupitar in Pokémon Adventures
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Pupitar first appeared in one of Lance's flashbacks in Volume 12, where he first encountered Silver. He switched out Pupitar to counter the Pursuit from Silver's Murkrow.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pupitar (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
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Silver
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Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
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Crystal
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It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.
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Stadium 2
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Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
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LeafGreen
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Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
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SoulSilver
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Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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{{{black2dex}}}
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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84
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80 - 149
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155 - 293
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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51
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50 - 113
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96 - 221
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Total: 410
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pupitar
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 247.png
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Body size: 1
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Recruit rate: -19%%
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Friend Area: Mt. Cleft
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Phrases
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51%-100% HP
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I'm in a pupal stage, but I can jump around. No problem!
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26%-50% HP
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Listen, my HP is down about halfway now.
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1%-25% HP
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I'm pooped. I can't even hop about anymore...
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Level up
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I leveled up! My shell grew even harder, too!
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Partner phrases
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51%-100% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
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26%-50% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
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1%-25% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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Level up
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I leveled up! My shell grew even harder, too!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: Ground
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Poké Assist:
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( Rock )
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 13
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Min. exp.: 45
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Max. exp.: 59
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Browser entry
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Pupitar tackles with its spiky body and makes numerous rocks tumble down.
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Ground
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Poké Assist:
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( Ground )
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Field move:
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(Crush ×2)
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Browser entry
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It leaps around incredibly quickly while ramming to attack.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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Ground
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( Ground )
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Past
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(Crush ×3)
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Past
(Electrify ×1)
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Browser entry
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It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong: {{{Park2strong}}}
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Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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HP:
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★★★
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Move: Rock Slide
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Attack:
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★★★
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Ability 1: Shed Skin
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Defense:
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★★★
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Ability 2: Jagged Edge
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Speed:
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★★
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Ability 3: Shield
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Evolves from Larvitar when Attack reaches 74 Evolves into Tyranitar when Attack reaches 132
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Range: 3
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Perfect Links: Katsuyori, Kageie, Soun
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Evolution
Sprites
Japanese sprites
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Gold and Silver back sprites
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Trivia
- Despite having no visible teeth, it is able to learn Bite and Crunch via level-up.
- Also, although having no visible feet and tail, which are presumably sealed within its shell, it is able to learn Stomp and Iron Tail via breeding.
- Pupitar, along with Shelgon, are the only non-Bug Pokémon to go through metamorphosis-like evolution, as well as being pupa-like Pokémon. Both are able to learn Iron Defense via tutor-move, while their respective final evolution not. Both of their final forms (Tyranitar and Salamence) are pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Despite this, its evolution line can still learn this move, but only via breeding.
- Also, it is only Pokémon that undergoes metamorphosis-like evolution whose Defense base stat is not higher than its Attack. Instead, its Attack base stat is its highest stat.
- Pupitar is one of five Pokémon without a Hidden Ability that evolves from and into a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability. The others are Metapod, Kakuna, Silcoon, Cascoon.
- Also, they are all based off of cocoons and their only known Ability is Shed Skin.
Origin
Pupitar is based on a pupa, as it is between its evolutionary line's larval stage (Larvitar) and adulthood (Tyranitar).
Name origin
Pupitar is derived from pupa, the stage in some insects between the larval stage and adulthood.
Sanagiras may be a combination of 蛹 sanagi (pupa) and 嫌い kirai (hate). Giras may derive from Gojira, the Japanese name for the character Godzilla, or Angiras, the Japanese name for the character Anguirus. Both are dinosaur-like tokusatsu movie monsters that share some characteristics with Tyranitar, its evolution.
In other languages
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Japanese
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サナギラス Sanagiras
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From 蛹 sanagi, 嫌い kirai, Godzilla, and Angiras
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French
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Ymphect
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From nymph and infecte. It may also have been named that way to resemble insecte
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Spanish
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Pupitar
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Same as English name
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German
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Pupitar
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Pupitar
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Same as English name
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Korean
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데기라스 Degiraseu
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From 번데기 beondegi and Angiras.
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Mandarin Chinese
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沙基拉 Shājīlā
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 安基拉斯 Ānjīlāsī. Contains 沙 shā
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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