Type matchups
Damage Pyroar takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Normal type, Pyroar has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Fire/Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 86
- Attack
- 68
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Atk
- 109
- Sp. Def
- 66
- Speed
- 106
- Total
- 507
Pyroar has a base stat total of 507, higher than 68% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (109) well above Attack (68), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 106 beats 88% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 86 HP, 72 Defense and 66 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Pyroar can have the abilities Rivalry, Unnerve and Moxie.
How to beat Pyroar
Pyroar takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Normal moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Normal moves. Iron Boulder hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Normal moves.
Evolution
Pyroar is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Litleo → Pyroar), evolving from Litleo.
Best counters to Pyroar
Other Fire/Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pyroar weak to?
As a Fire/Normal type, Pyroar takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Pyroar resistant to?
Pyroar resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Pyroar?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Diancie and Iron Boulder, which hit Pyroar with super-effective attacks.