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pyroar
Generation VI · #0668 — Royal Pokémon
Pyroar, known as the Royal Pokémon, is a Fire/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that evolves from Litleo starting at level 35. As National Pokédex entry #668, this leonine creature embodies the majesty and power of a pride leader, drawing inspiration from real-world lions while infusing them with spectacular fiery characteristics. With a base stat total of 507, Pyroar excels in Special Attack (109) and Speed (106), making it a formidable offensive force despite its modest Attack stat of 68. The species stands at 1.5 meters tall and weighs 81.5 kilograms, presenting an imposing presence in battle. Pyroar's capabilities are further enhanced by its access to three distinct abilities: Rivalry, which amplifies damage against same-gender opponents while reducing it against opposite-gender foes; Unnerve, which prevents opponents from consuming held Berries; and the hidden ability Moxie, which raises Attack by one stage whenever it defeats an opponent—a trait that can snowball into devastating sweep potential.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
81.5kg
Category
Royal Pokémon
Gender
Male 12.5% / Female 87.5%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Pyroar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Pyroar is a quadrupedal, leonine Pokémon with a predominantly dark brown body complemented by lighter brown coloration on its legs, tail tip, chest, and face. Its rounded muzzle features a dark brown nose, round ears with dark brown interiors, and striking bright blue eyes accented by dark brown stripes behind each eye. The fur around its thighs extends longer than the rest of its body, and each paw possesses three distinct toes, with a prominent tuft of fur adorning the tip of its tail. The most striking sexual dimorphism in the species manifests in their manes: male Pyroar display a large, predominantly red mane interwoven with gold streaks that form patterns resembling the Daimonji symbol (大) and the fire symbol (火), visually representing their role as pride leaders. Female Pyroar, by contrast, possess a long, gold and red crest-like mane extending from their forehead that runs nearly the entire length of their body. The light brown fur on females extends from their front legs all the way to their shoulders, whereas males only display this coloration up to their elbows. Remarkably, female Pyroar significantly outnumber males in the species, with a gender ratio of approximately 87.5% female to 12.5% male.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Pyroar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
With a remarkably skewed gender ratio of approximately 12.5% male to 87.5% female, Pyroar presents one of the most female-biased distributions in the entire Pokédex, mirroring the social structure of real lion prides where multiple females support a single dominant male. This gender distribution directly correlates with Pyroar's pride-based social hierarchy, where a single male with the largest and most impressive mane leads multiple female members. The species belongs to the Field egg group and requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, placing it among the more moderately timed breeding experiences. Base happiness stands at 70, indicating moderate initial friendliness that allows trainers to develop bonds with captured specimens. The overwhelming female predominance presents both narrative and practical implications: females are substantially more common in the wild, making male Pyroar inherently rarer and more valuable to collectors and competitive trainers. Additionally, the Rivalry ability gains particular significance given this gender distribution, as same-gender battles—especially between females—occur far more frequently than male-versus-male encounters, making this ability a consistent and relevant choice in typical gameplay scenarios.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
tm05
xd
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Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
pyroar's Evolution Chain
Pyroar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Pyroar evolves from Litleo upon reaching level 35, marking a dramatic transformation in both appearance and capability as the young, timid Litleo matures into the majestic and commanding Pyroar. The evolution brings significant enhancements to the creature's base stats, particularly boosting its Special Attack and Speed, which become its primary offensive vectors in battle. Beyond standard evolution, Pyroar gained access to Mega Evolution through the Pyroarite Mega Stone, introduced in Generation VI. Mega Pyroar represents a pinnacle of power, with its base stat total soaring to 607—a 100-point increase from its standard form. The Mega Evolution particularly amplifies its Special Attack to 129 and Speed to 126, transforming Pyroar into an exceptionally swift special attacker capable of overwhelming opponents before they can respond. Additionally, Mega Pyroar's ability changes to Cacophony, providing distinct tactical advantages in specific matchups by blocking sound-based moves and effects. This Mega Evolution form was later revisited in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, solidifying its importance in the franchise's competitive and narrative landscapes.
Where to Find
poni plains
alola
Pyroar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
As indicated by their Pokédex entries and behavior patterns, Pyroar are highly social creatures that live in organized pride structures similar to their real-world counterparts. The male Pyroar with the largest and most impressively colored mane of fire serves as the leader of the pride, establishing dominance through both physical intimidation and the spectacle of his flaming mane. Despite their fearsome appearance and devastating fiery breath—which reaches temperatures exceeding 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit—Pyroar demonstrate complex social behaviors and familial bonds. According to Ultra Sun Pokédex entries, male Pyroar are generally lethargic and indolent; however, when faced with a powerful threat, they exhibit remarkable courage and will protect their pride members without regard for their own safety, revealing a noble protective instinct beneath their lazy demeanor. Intriguingly, despite possessing breath hot enough to incinerate most threats, Pyroar prefer to hunt and consume raw meat rather than relying on their flames for hunting, suggesting they utilize their fiery breath primarily as a defensive and intimidation mechanism. Females serve the critical role of protecting and nurturing the pride's cubs, ensuring the continuation of the bloodline and social structure.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride’s cubs.
The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride’s cubs.
Generation VII
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.
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.
Pyroar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Pyroar combines 'pyro,' referencing fire and Greek mythology's Prometheus, with 'roar,' capturing both the vocalization of a lion and the primal intensity of a creature wreathed in flames. In Japanese, its name Kaenjishi (カエンジシ) literally translates to 'flame lion,' directly descriptive of its nature. The design draws heavily from African lions, particularly emphasizing the iconic mane as the primary visual distinction between genders—a characteristic absent in actual lions but employed here for clear visual differentiation and to represent hierarchy and status within the pride. The mane's coloration patterns, incorporating the Daimonji and fire symbols, imbue the design with cultural significance and thematic resonance, particularly for the dominant male. The female's crest-like mane, though equally impressive in length and intricacy, presents a more sleek and elegant aesthetic compared to the male's dramatic presentation, while maintaining visual balance and distinctiveness. The species' dual Fire/Normal typing reflects both its fierce, lion-like nature and its role as a common apex predator within its ecosystem, avoiding the pure Fire typing of more mystical or artificially-created fire creatures.
Learnable Moves
Pyroar can learn 70 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| noble roar | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| temper flare | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Pyroar Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Pyroar occupies a specialized niche as a moderately-fast special attacker with a respectable Special Attack stat of 109 and impressive Speed of 106, allowing it to outpace many bulkier threats and strike first in crucial exchanges. Its Fire/Normal typing grants useful offensive coverage, with Fire-type moves hitting Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel types super-effectively, while Normal-type moves provide reliable STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) coverage against opponents without resistances. The hidden ability Moxie stands out as particularly valuable in competitive formats, enabling Pyroar to snowball through weaker opponents and gain offensive momentum through consecutive knockouts—a mechanic that rewards aggressive play and can turn close battles decisively. Rivalry, while situational, becomes relevant in singles formats where gender matchups can provide consistent advantages or disadvantages throughout a battle. However, Pyroar's middling defenses—with Defense at 72 and Special Defense at 66—leave it vulnerable to priority moves and strong attacks, necessitating careful play and strategic positioning. Its moderate bulk and somewhat limited movepool compared to specialized fire-types like Charizard or Infernape have historically limited its usage in higher-tier competitive formats, relegating it primarily to casual play, mid-tier competitive environments, and format-specific showdowns where its speed and special attack can shine without facing more optimized threats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Pyroar
What type is Pyroar?
Pyroar is a fire and normal type Pokemon.
What does Pyroar evolve from?
Pyroar evolved from litleo.
What are Pyroar's weaknesses?
Pyroar is weak to fighting, ground, rock and water type moves.
Where can I find Pyroar?
Pyroar can be found in poni plains (alola).
Pyroar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Pyroar achieved notable prominence in the Pokémon franchise through its association with Lysandre, the primary antagonist of Pokémon X and Y, whose Mega Pyroar serves as both a symbol of his authority and a formidable late-game challenge for players. This character association elevated Pyroar's cultural presence beyond typical Generation VI Pokédex entries, embedding it within the narrative fabric of the Kalos region's main story. The stark sexual dimorphism between male and female Pyroar has made it a point of discussion within the broader Pokémon community, illustrating Game Freak's commitment to representing gender diversity in Pokémon design—a relatively progressive approach for the time period. The species' inspiration from real lions, combined with its royal bearing and prideful demeanor, has made it a popular choice among trainers seeking to build thematic lion or feline-based teams, contributing to its steady presence in fan communities and artwork. Additionally, the extreme gender ratio skewing heavily female has become noteworthy trivia among competitive players and casual fans alike, often cited as one of the most extreme examples of gender imbalance in the Pokédex and frequently discussed in forums and community databases exploring Pokémon mechanics and design philosophy.
Where to Find Pyroar in Every Pokémon Game
Pyroar's availability varies considerably across Pokémon games and regions, reflecting its status as a Generation VI introduction initially tied to the Kalos region. In Pokémon X and Y, Pyroar appears as a wild encounter in various Kalos locations as part of the central regional Pokédex (#0058), making it readily available to players progressing through the main campaign. The species also appears in subsequent regional Pokédexes: as entry #0371 in Alola's expanded Pokédex in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, entry #0225 in Scarlet and Violet's broader Pokédex, and entry #0046 in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Additionally, it maintains presence in The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield as entry #0037, ensuring continued availability across modern titles. The standard catch rate of 65 places it in the moderate difficulty range for capturing, making it neither exceptionally elusive nor trivially simple to obtain. Players seeking Pyroar typically begin by catching Litleo, its pre-evolution which appears in the same general locations, and then raise it to level 35 to trigger evolution. However, availability of specific encounters may vary by game version and post-game access, with some titles requiring progression through additional content to access certain wild encounter locations where both Litleo and Pyroar naturally spawn.