#668 Pyroar

#668 Pyroar

Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight81.5 kg(179.7 lbs)
Gender12.5%87.5%
Gen 6

Pyroar's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 86
313
Attack 68
172
Defense 72
180
Sp. Atk 109
254
Sp. Def 66
168
Speed 106
248
1335
Type Effectiveness

Pyroar Abilities

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

MoxieHidden

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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Pyroar Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Emberfirespecial40100Level 1The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090Level 1The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Work UpnormalstatusLevel 1The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats are boosted.
Headbuttnormalphysical70100Level 11The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Noble Roarnormalstatus100Level 15Letting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Take Downnormalphysical9085Level 20A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Fire Fangfirephysical6595Level 23The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Endeavornormalphysical100Level 28The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Echoed Voicenormalspecial40100Level 33The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used consecutively by any Pokémon, its power is boosted.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100Level 38The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Crunchdarkphysical80100Level 42The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100Level 48The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Incineratefirespecial60100Level 51The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Overheatfirespecial13090Level 57The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Burning Jealousyfirespecial70100TMThe user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Spinfirespecial3585TMThe user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Flame Chargefirephysical50100TMCloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
Flare Blitzfirephysical120100TMThe user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Heat Wavefirespecial9590TMThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychic Fangspsychicphysical85100TMThe user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
RoarnormalstatusTMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Temper Flarefirephysical75100TMSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunder Fangelectricphysical6595TMThe user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Pyroar Sprites

Pokedex Entries
X

The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.

Y

With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride’s cubs.

Ultra Sun

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.

Ultra Moon

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.

In Other Languages

Pyroar's Japanese name is Kaenjishi (カエンジシ). Here are all the official names for Pyroar across different languages:

JapaneseカエンジシKaenjishi
Korean화염레오
Chinese (Traditional)火炎獅
FrenchNémélios
GermanPyroleo
SpanishPyroar
ItalianPyroar
Chinese (Simplified)火炎狮

Pyroar Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate65
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience177

How to Get Pyroar

Pyroar can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Pyroar in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Pyroar

Pyroar is a Fire/Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 507, Pyroar is classified as a Royal Pokémon and is part of the Litleo → Pyroar evolution line.

In competitive play, Pyroar is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 4.23% usage rate. Its key abilities are Rivalry and Unnerve and Moxie, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Pyroar is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Pyroar can learn 70 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Will O Wisp, Fire Blast, Hyper Voice, Taunt. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 81.5kg, Pyroar has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.