Pokédex - Pupitar (Black Version)
![[Picture of Pupitar]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/247.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #247 |
| Height | 1.2 m (3'11") |
| Weight | 152.0 kg (335.1 lb) |
| Type | ROCK / GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Pupitar]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Gray |
| Body Form | ![[Form 3]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtklEQVQYlbWVOw7EIAxEySoHmONQukyZI7vc4/gIWyBF/GJsa5kKIng4xmMOZk579NnETSmd068iwvwtY6IM4A/oGlpUpoEDmoSM3O6AOFrfLyJxtC5v4L4KcQXeoImyvtoVeIMGsKTb1RcfgPu+ylgpGIu0XE8L2Z5ut9Ht/xHpIcbA5z1E12j9+laeq1qgiXLY+ouEeFvSE/IaHeaa0N2GN41eO4wP2Jt9lD5uRQe08W3ciP4BX2NRFt63AmEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 144 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 35 |
| Egg Groups | Monster |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 10240 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 2 |
| Abilities | Shed Skin |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Shed Skin |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Pupitar
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 84 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Speed | 51 |
| Special Attack | 65 |
| Special Defense | 70 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Pupitar - Hard Shell Pokémon
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
French
Ymphect - Pokémon Carapadure
German
Pupitar - Hartschale
Spanish
Pupitar - Pokémon Caparazón
Italian
Pupitar - Pokémon Guscioduro
Japanese
サナギラス (SANAGIRASU) - だんがんポケモン (DanganPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Pupitar Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Pupitar)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 15 | 48-50 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 15 (In Very Tall Grass) | 58-59 | 10% | Land |
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 1 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 5 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 10 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 14 | Chip Away | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 19 | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | 30 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 23 | Scary Face | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 28 | Thrash | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Random opposing Pokémon | abe |
| 34 | Dark Pulse | DARK | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | ben |
| 41 | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 47 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 54 | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | be |
| 60 | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 67 | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bei |
What moves can Pupitar learn in Pokémon Black?
Pupitar can learn the following moves:
Bite
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: XD 97 - Larvitar DUKING (as Larvitar)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (I) (with Hidden Ability) (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: VGC12 (ID: 3032) (as Larvitar)
Brick Break
- TM31
- TM31 (as Larvitar)
Crunch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 47
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 37 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 41 (as Larvitar)
Dark Pulse
- Before Black/White: Move Maniac
- Before Black/White: TM79
- Before Black/White: Level 28 (as Larvitar)
- Before Black/White: TM79 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 34
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 32 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (II) (with Hidden Ability) (as Larvitar)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Larvitar)
Earth Power
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Larvitar)
Earthquake
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 56
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50 (as Larvitar)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 47
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 41 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 54
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 46 (as Larvitar)
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Larvitar)
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Larvitar)
Hyper Beam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 65
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 57 (as Larvitar)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 60
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 50 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 67
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 55 (as Larvitar)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Larvitar)
Natural Gift
- Before Black/White: TM83
- Before Black/White: TM83 (as Larvitar)
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Larvitar)
Rock Polish
- TM69
- TM69 (as Larvitar)
Rock Slide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 22 (as Larvitar)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 14 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 19 (as Larvitar)
Sandstorm
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: XD 97 - Larvitar DUKING (as Larvitar)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8 (as Larvitar)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: VGC12 (ID: 3032) (as Larvitar)
Scary Face
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 38
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 19 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 23 (as Larvitar)
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Before Black/White: TM43 (as Larvitar)
Smack Down
- TM23
- TM23 (as Larvitar)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Larvitar)
Spite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Larvitar)
Thrash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29 (as Larvitar)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 23 (as Larvitar)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 28 (as Larvitar)