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Pyroar

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Pyroar official artwork
Official art

Pyroar is a Fire/Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 507. In Pokémon Champions it’s #95 on the Doubles ladder and #123 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
81.5 kg 179.7 lbs
Base stat total
507 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Champions#95 Doubles ▼10 · #123 Singles ▼3Usual set Pyroarite · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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.
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Base stats

HP86161–193282–376
Atk6879–132126–258
Def7282–136134–267
SpA109116–177200–348
SpD6677–129123–254
Spe106113–173195–342
Total507Higher than 75% of Pokémon
HP86Atk68Def72Spe106SpD66SpA109

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

FireNormalshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fighting (because of Normal)Ground (because of Fire)Rock (because of Fire)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Fire)Fairy (because of Fire)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Steel (because of Fire)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Normal)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingPoisonElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Pyroar against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
173Pyroar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
158Pyroar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
126Pyroar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#95 of 262 used

▼ 10 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesHeat WaveProtectOverheatScorching Sands

Singles

#123 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesFlamethrowerOverheatYawnHyper Voice

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

Usage over time

Values
Pyroar, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Mega Pyroar: 0.9% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
11Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
15Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
20Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
23Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
28EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
33Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.NormalSpec40100%15
38Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
42Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
48Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
51IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
57OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

Biology

Male Pyroar feature a large lion's mane, while female Pyroar have a long ponytail mane.

Forms

Mega Pyroar

FireNormal
BST 607

HoldsPyroarite

Mega Pyroar's mane grows significantly larger when it Mega Evolves.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Royal Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
—
Central Kalos#058Updated Alola#371Updated Poni#118Paldea#225Blueberry#037Lumiose#046
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Pyroar
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 SpA
65 ≈8.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
177
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 12.5%♀ 87.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Pyroar
♂ Male
Female Pyroar
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Litleo: Level 35.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.