Pokémechanics
HeartGold & SoulSilver

#247Pupitar

Species
Hard Shell Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Slow
Height
1.2 m
Weight
152.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
40
Base friendship
35

Pupitar

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.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Attack

HP70
Attack84
Defense70
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def70
Speed51
Total410

Abilities

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

Locations

Heartgold
Walking
Mt. SilverLv 455%
Soulsilver
Walking
Mt. SilverLv 305%

Damage taken

  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.25
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x4
  • x4
  • x0
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Bite
Physical
60
100
25
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
1Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
1Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
5Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
10Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
14Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
19Scary Face
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
23Thrash
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
28Dark Pulse
Special
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
34Payback
Physical
50
100
10
--
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
41Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
47Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
54Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
60Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM12Taunt
Status
--
100
20
--
For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM26Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM37Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM39Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM41Torment
Status
--
100
15
--
Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM66Payback
Physical
50
100
10
--
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
TM69Rock Polish
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
TM71Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM79Dark Pulse
Special
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM80Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Headbutt
Physical
70
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
Iron Head
Physical
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Spite
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.
Superpower
Physical
120
100
5
100
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Uproar
Special
90
100
10
--
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

Other generations

Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet