Pyroar (#0668) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP86146–193282–376

Atk6865–132126–258

Def7269–136134–267

SpA109102–177200–348

SpD6663–129123–254

Spe10699–173195–342

Total507Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 106). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+173Max158No SP126Min113Scarf259Tailwind346

At max Speed, Pyroar outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFlyingPoisonElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Unnerve
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
MoxieHidden ability
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#95 of 262 used

▼ 9 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 10 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Pyroarite (98.3%) · Unnerve (86.3%) · Timid (80.4%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (63.2%)

Moves Heat Wave, Protect, Overheat, Scorching Sands

Singles

#123 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Pyroarite (95.9%) · Unnerve (74.3%) · Timid (59.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (50.8%)

Moves Flamethrower, Overheat, Yawn, Hyper Voice

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0667LitleoFireNormal
1. Level 35#0668PyroarFireNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

11HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

15Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

20Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

23Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

28EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

33Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15

38FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

42CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

48Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

51IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

57OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Royal Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#058Updated Alola#371Updated Poni#118Paldea#225Blueberry#037Lumiose#046

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.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride’s cubs.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: カエンジシ
Japanese (romaji): Kaenjishi
Korean: 화염레오
Chinese (Traditional): 火炎獅
Chinese (Simplified): 火炎狮
French: Némélios
German: Pyroleo
Spanish: Pyroar
Italian: Pyroar

Sprites

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Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 65 ≈8.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 177
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 12.5%♀ 87.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Pyroar

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Level up 16

TM / HM / TR 44