NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0247

Pupitar

Rock

Ground

Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.

Category: Hard Shell Pokémon
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 152 kg
Generation: II

Abilities

Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Hard Shell Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Larvitar
- Pupitar
  - Tyranitar

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 410

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Water

×4

Grass

×4

Ice

×2

Fighting

×2

Ground

×2

Steel

×2

Resists

Normal

×0.5

Fire

×0.5

Poison

×0.25

Flying

×0.5

Rock

×0.5

Immune to

Electric

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

ThrashPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 29
Crystal · Level Up · Level 29
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Emerald · Level Up · Level 29
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 29
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 23
Platinum · Level Up · Level 23
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 23
Black White · Level Up · Level 28
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 29
Xd · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
X Y · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 42

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

LeerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 9
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 9

Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 65
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 65
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 65
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 65
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 65
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 60
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 60
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 60
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 67
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 65
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 65
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 67
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 67
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 67
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 67
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 67
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 52
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 52
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 52
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock ThrowPhysical · RockPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

EarthquakePhysical · GroundPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 56
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 56
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 56
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 56
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 56
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 47
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 47
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 47
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 54
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 56
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 56
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 54
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 54
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 54
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 54
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 54
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor

ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 15
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 15
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 15
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 15
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 10
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 10
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 10
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 10
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 15
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 21
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 21

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Focus EnergyStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 22
Crystal · Level Up · Level 22
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
Emerald · Level Up · Level 22
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 22
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 14
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 14
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 14
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 19
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 22
Xd · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 19
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 38
Crystal · Level Up · Level 38
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
Emerald · Level Up · Level 38
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 38
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 19
Platinum · Level Up · Level 19
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 19
Black White · Level Up · Level 23
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 38
Xd · Level Up · Level 38
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 23
X Y · Level Up · Level 23
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DetectStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

OutragePhysical · DragonPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SandstormStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 8
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 8
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 8
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 8
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 8
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 8
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 47
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 47
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 47
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CrunchPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 47
Crystal · Level Up · Level 47
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Emerald · Level Up · Level 47
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 47
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
Black White · Level Up · Level 47
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 47
Xd · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 47
X Y · Level Up · Level 47
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 27
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 27
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 27
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ancient PowerSpecial · RockPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

TormentStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

SuperpowerPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sand TombPhysical · GroundPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 0
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dragon DanceStatus · DragonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock BlastPhysical · RockPower 25Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 34
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 34
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 34
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 41
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 41
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

AssurancePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Rock PolishStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 34
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 34
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 34
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 34
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 34
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 34
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Iron HeadPhysical · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 54
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 54
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 54
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 60
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 60
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 60
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 60
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 60
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 60
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 37
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 37
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Smack DownPhysical · RockPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Removes any immunity to Ground damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Chip AwayPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 14
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 14
X Y · Level Up · Level 14
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 14
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 14
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 14

RetaliatePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnarlSpecial · DarkPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

High HorsepowerPhysical · GroundPower 95Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Lash OutPhysical · DarkPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Gold · Leafgreen

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 out standing destruc tive power.

Crystal

It will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.

Ruby · Sapphire

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.

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 · Soulsilver · Sword

Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.

Heartgold · Y

Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.

Black 2 · White 2

This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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.