Type matchups
Damage Mega Pyroar takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Normal type, Mega 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
- 88
- Defense
- 92
- Sp. Atk
- 129
- Sp. Def
- 86
- Speed
- 126
- Total
- 607
Mega Pyroar has a base stat total of 607, higher than 94% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (129) well above Attack (88), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 126 beats 96% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 86 HP, 92 Defense and 86 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Mega Pyroar's only ability is Fire Mane.
How to beat Mega Pyroar
Mega 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
Mega Pyroar is a Mega Evolution of Pyroar, so it shares Pyroar's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Pyroar
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Pyroar weak to?
As a Fire/Normal type, Mega Pyroar takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Mega Pyroar resistant to?
Mega Pyroar resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Mega Pyroar?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Diancie and Iron Boulder, which hit Mega Pyroar with super-effective attacks.