Pupitar (Pokémon)

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Pupitar Hard Shell Pokémon サナギラス Sanagiras #0247 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Shed Skin Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Monster Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 3'11″ 1.2 m Pupitar 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 335.1 lbs. 152.0 kg Pupitar 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 144 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 144 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Pupitar 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pupitar (Japanese: サナギラス Sanagiras) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Larvitar starting at level 30 and evolves into Tyranitar starting at level 55.

Biology

Pupitar is a Pokémon encased inside a thick grayish-blue shell, sporting a hardness that is comparable to bedrock. Its red eyes can be seen through two holes in the shell, and two more holes directly above resemble eyebrows. The upper portion of its body is covered by a mask-like plate with four large spikes on either side. Three additional spikes protrude from its forehead, and another pair of spikes are visible on either side of its lower body.

While its arms and legs are developing inside the shell, Pupitar uses compressed gas to propel itself around, and can generate enough force to knock down mountains. Pupitar lives and moves freely around harsh mountain ranges.

In the anime

Pupitar in the anime

Major appearances

Pupitar debuted in The Mystery is History, under the ownership of Ritchie and the nickname of Cruise. It reappeared in A Parent Trapped! and A Promise is a Promise.

In A Poached Ego!, Rico owns a Pupitar. It evolved into a Tyranitar while attacking Team Rocket, who were releasing the Ekans and Koffing Rico had stolen.

Minor appearances

A Pupitar appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.

In a flashback in Trials of a Budding Master!, a Trainer's Pupitar battled Ash in a World Coronation Series match.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP220 Pupitar Ash's Pokédex Pupitar, the Hard Shell Pokémon. Pupitar is encased in a nearly indestructible shell and has enough power to topple a mountain.

In the manga

Pupitar in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In one of Lance's flashbacks about how he first encountered Silver in Popular Pupitar, he switched out Pupitar to counter the Pursuit from Silver's Murkrow. He was later given to Silver and evolved into Tyranitar before being returned to Lance.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Pupitar was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Pupitar appeared in Pinsir Changes.

A Pupitar appeared in a flashback in PS589.

A Pupitar belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Pupitar appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In The Great Helper!!, Red's fantasy featured a Pupitar.

In the TCG

Main article: Pupitar (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Billy uses a Pupitar to back up his Tyranitar.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #245 Gold Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its Thrashing can topple a mountain. Silver Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. Crystal It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell. Stadium 2 Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. LeafGreen Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #250 Diamond Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. SoulSilver Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
Generation V Unova B2W2: #293 Black Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. White Black 2 This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #103 Hoenn #— X Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. Y Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola USUM: #248 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun This troublesome Pokémon can't wait to evolve, so it relieves its stress by wildly propelling itself around using compressed gas. Ultra Moon This dangerous pupa thrashes about. Its shell is as hard as bedrock, containing its gradually forming new body within.
Generation VIII Galar #384 Galar Crown Tundra #140 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power. Shield It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell. Brilliant Diamond Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #317 Scarlet This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body. Violet Its shell is as hard as bedrock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.

File:Pokedex Image Pupitar USUM.png	File:Pokedex Image Pupitar SV.png
Pupitar in the Alola PokédexUSUM	Pupitar in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Larvitar Crystal Silver CaveMorningDay
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Larvitar Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Larvitar
Generation IV Diamond Evolve Larvitar Pearl Trade Platinum Evolve Larvitar HeartGold SoulSilver Mt. Silver Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Route 15 Black 2 White 2 Route 15
Generation VI X Friend Safari (Rock) Y Route 18, Terminus Cave, Friend Safari (Rock) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Larvitar Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Trade, Evolve Dynamax Crystal Larvitar, Wild Area News Shield Lake of Outrage Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet South Province: Alfornada Cavern North Province: Area Two Tera Raid Battles (4★) Violet Union Circle Tera Raid Battle Search (4★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 63, Endless Level 70, Forever Level 13, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Freeze (3F-5F), Buried Relic (60F-70F), Southern Cavern (37F-45F), Joyous Tower (62F-66F) Ranger Sekra Range
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Quicksand Cave (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F) MD Sky Quicksand Cave (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Ruins Ranger: GS Faldera Island
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Rugged Flats Conquest Terrera, Cragspur Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line
Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 5 Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 179 Zaffiro Coast: Stage 636 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Sacred Blade Cliff (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Zygarde Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	30	April 28 to May 11, 2020

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 84		80 - 149	155 - 293
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 51		50 - 113	96 - 221
Total: 410	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/4 ★★☆☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 011 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 Evo.Evo. Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 099 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1212 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 1515 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 1818 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100100% 10 2121 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2424 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 2727 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3333 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 3737 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 4242 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 4747 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 5252 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

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

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pupitar Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Pupitar Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 * Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pupitar 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 Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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 moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Rage	Pupitar (Unleashed 38)
Skull Bash	Pupitar (Neo Discovery 45)
Slash	Pupitar (EX Unseen Forces 70)

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Take Down	Normal	The Mystery is History

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19%% Friend Area: Mt. Cleft Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm in a pupal stage, but I can jump around. No problem! 26%-50% HP Listen, my HP is down about halfway now. 1%-25% HP I'm pooped. I can't even hop about anymore... Level up I leveled up! My shell grew even harder, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5%% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Ground Poké Assist: Rock Field move: None Loops: 13 Min. exp.: 45 Max. exp.: 59 Browser entry R-194 Pupitar tackles with its spiky body and makes numerous rocks tumble down.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ground Poké Assist: Ground Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry R-121 It leaps around incredibly quickly while ramming to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ground Poké Assist: (present) Ground Field move: (present) (Crush ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Ground Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-217/N-088 It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.33 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Rock Slide Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Shed Skin Ability 2: Jagged Edge Ability 3: Shield Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Larvitar when its Attack is 74 or higher Evolves into Tyranitar when its Attack is 132 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kageie, Katsuyori, and Sōun
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #209 Mega Boost Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 155 Base Defense: 133 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Bite, Rock Smash Charged Attacks: Dig, Crunch, Ancient Power, Frustration, Return

Evolution

Unevolved Larvitar  Rock  Ground

Level 30 →

First Evolution Pupitar  Rock  Ground

Level 55 →

Second Evolution Tyranitar  Rock  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back Gold (Japan) Silver (Japan) Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Pupitar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Pupitar appears to be based on a pupa, as it is between its evolutionary line's larval stage (Larvitar) and adulthood (Tyranitar).

Name origin

Pupitar may be derived from pupa, the stage in some insects between the larval stage and adulthood, and Tarasque.

Sanagiras may be a combination of 蛹 sanagi (pupa) and 嫌い kirai (hated).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サナギラス Sanagiras From 蛹 sanagi and 嫌い kirai French Ymphect From nymphe and infect, and insecte Spanish Pupitar Same as English name German Pupitar Same as English name Italian Pupitar Same as English name Korean 데기라스 Degiras From 번데기 beondegi and partial transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 班基拉斯 Shājīlāsī* 沙基拉 Shājīlā* From the transcription of its Japanese name and 沙 shā From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 沙 shā Cantonese Chinese 班基拉斯 Sāgēilāaisī* 沙基拉 Sāgēilāai* From the transcription of its Japanese name and 沙 sā From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 沙 sā

More languages Hindi पिउपिटर Pupitar Transcription of English name Russian Пьюпитар P'yupitar Transcription of English name Thai ซานากิราส Sanakirat Transcription of Japanese name

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