Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Pyroar's Sp. Atk does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The males are usually lazy, but when attacked by a strong foe, a male will protect its friends with no regard for its own safety.
The temperature of its breath is over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, but Pyroar doesn’t use it on its prey. This Pokémon prefers to eat raw meat.
Pyroar Weakness
Pyroar is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Empoleon builds →Hydro Pump 2x119-140%KO Earthquake 2x55-65% Surf 2x98-116%KO Waterfall 2x66-78% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x130-153%KO Hydro Pump 2x96-114%KO Surf 2x79-93% Waterfall 2x50-60% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x58-69% Earthquake 2x39-46% Earth Power 2x47-56% Power Gem 2x63-75% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x163-192%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Stone Edge 2x109-129%KO Rock Slide 2x82-97% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Pyroar with Close Combat (128-151%). Volcanion's Sludge Bomb hits Pyroar for 44-52%. Mamoswine's Earthquake also KOs at 196-230%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x128-151%KO Stone Edge 2x72-84% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb44-52% Fire Blast40-48% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x196-230%KO Ice Shard20-23% Knock Off42-50% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse50-59% Ice Beam19-22% Hydro Pump 2x137-162%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pyroar View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-12% Knock Off33-39% Rock Slide 2x75-89% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Pyroar is what Litleo becomes. Breed it for Litleo eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Litleo pushed Pyroar to 507 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +36. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pyroar to get Litleo eggs using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Entrainment, Fire Spin, Flare Blitz and 2 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pyroar Best Moveset
For an attacker, Pyroar wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Assault Vest. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Rivalry contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Pyroar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Flare Blitz
- Iron Tail
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Pyroar gets Entrainment and Fire Spin exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pyroar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Pyroar appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pyroar in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Pyroar. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 49-57 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LitleoPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-557%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-557%Post
Step 2Pyroar ✓Poni Plains - CenterUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5730%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - CenterUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostShaking spotor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Pyroar Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pyroar works as a sweeper with 507 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. Flamethrower with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, yes. Mega Pyroar is the evolved form, sitting at 607 BST. Big power spike over base Pyroar (507). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pyroar's biggest threats include Milotic (Water), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
Rivalry is the go-to ability for Pyroar. It increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Its hidden ability Moxie can work in specific setups. Unnerve is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Pyroar is a mixed attacker with base 68 Attack and 109 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Available since X & Y, Pyroar appears in 6 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves