Where can I find Pupitar in SoulGold?

Pupitar can be found in 5 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Pupitar?

Pupitar is a rock/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Pupitar learn in SoulGold?

Pupitar can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Pupitarin Pokémon SoulGold

rockground

Pokédex Entry

Hard Shell Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

RockGround

Dex

#247

Abilities

Shed Skin

Heals the body by shedding.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

144

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×4grass ×4ice ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.25flying ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Larvitar

Base form

→

Pupitar

Level up Larvitar to Lv. 30

→

Tyranitar

Level up Pupitar to Lv. 55

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How to Obtain

Pupitar appears in Mt. Silver 3F (rare), and in Dark Cave North Side (very rare). Wild ones range from level 33 to 40.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Iron DefenseLevel: 0Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
0	Iron DefenseLevel: 0Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	PaybackLevel: 1Payback	dark	50	100	10
1	PaybackLevel: 1Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	rock	50	0	15
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	dark	60	100	25
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
15	Rock SlideLevel: 15Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
15	Rock SlideLevel: 15Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
18	Stomping TantrumLevel: 18Stomping Tantrum	ground	75	100	10
18	Stomping TantrumLevel: 18Stomping Tantrum	Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure.
21	ScreechLevel: 21Screech	normal	0	85	40
21	ScreechLevel: 21Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
24	Smack DownLevel: 24Smack Down	rock	50	100	15
24	Smack DownLevel: 24Smack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
27	CrunchLevel: 27Crunch	dark	80	100	15
27	CrunchLevel: 27Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
33	EarthquakeLevel: 33Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
33	EarthquakeLevel: 33Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
42	ThrashLevel: 42Thrash	normal	0	100	0
42	ThrashLevel: 42Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
47	SandstormLevel: 47Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
47	SandstormLevel: 47Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
52	Hyper BeamLevel: 52Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
52	Hyper BeamLevel: 52Hyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
StompStomp	normal	65	100	20
StompStomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
OutrageOutrage	dragon	0	100	0
OutrageOutrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Iron DefenseIron Defense	steel	0	0	15
Iron DefenseIron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
AssuranceAssurance	dark	0	100	10
AssuranceAssurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	80	100	15
Iron HeadIron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.