Pupitar Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pupitar in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 62 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaPupitar Pokemon Scarlet Pokedex Entry
It will not stay still, even while it’s a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.
Pokémon Scarlet Pupitar Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pupitar via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | steel | — |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 9 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | ground | Lv. 18 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Smack Down | rock | Lv. 24 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 27 |
| Earthquake | ground | Lv. 33 |
| Stone Edge | rock | Lv. 37 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 42 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 47 |
| Hyper Beam | normal | Lv. 52 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Pupitar Locations
Pupitar can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including South Province Area Six, Alfornada Cavern, and North Province Area Two. The most reliable spawn is at Alfornada Cavern, where you'll find it between Lv. 42 and 44 by land with a spawn weight of 10.
South Province Area Six
1 encounter- landLv. 42-44Cave10Weight
North Province Area Two
1 encounter- fixed spawnLv. 45Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
Alfornada Cavern
1 encounter- landLv. 42-44Cave10Weight