Pyroar () is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a duel type Fire-Type/Normal-Type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the sixth generation games X and Y. It has an alternate appearance based on its gender. Pyroar is capable for Mega Evolution.
Physiology and Behavior
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
A male Pyroar is owned by Team Flare boss Lysandre.
Other Pokémon games
Super Smash Bros. series
Male Pyroar appears in the background of Kalos Pokémon League in its fire stage transition.
Trophy descriptions
- The cute Litleo with a red tuft of fur evolves into the majestic-looking Pyroar. Male Pyroar have huge, fiery manes. In the wild, the male with the largest mane of fire becomes the leader. Female Pyroar have long manes and will fiercely protect the pride's cubs.
In the anime
Like in the games, Lysandre's male Pyroar appeared in the anime.
Origin and inspiration
Pyroar is based on a lion.
Its gender ratio also resembles lion prides, which consist of one primary male lion, several females, and one or two lesser males.
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title
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Entry
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| Sixth Pokémon generation
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| Pokémon X
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The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
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| Pokémon Y
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With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs.
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| Pokémon Omega Ruby
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The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
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| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs.
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| Seventh Pokémon generation
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| Pokémon Ultra Sun
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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.
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| Pokémon Ultra Moon
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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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| Ninth Pokémon generation
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| Pokémon Scarlet
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The females of a pride work together to bring down prey. It’s thanks to them that their pride doesn’t starve.
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| Pokémon Violet
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The mane of a male Pyroar heats up to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit during battle. Merely approaching it will cause severe burns.
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| Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.
Mega: This Pokémon spews flames hotter than 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It swings around its grand, blazing mane as it protects its allies.
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Game locations
Evolution
Base Stats
| Base Stats
|
| HP
|
86
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| Attack
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68
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| Defense
|
72
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| Sp. Attack
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109
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| Sp. Defense
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66
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| Speed
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106
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| Total
|
507
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Mega
| Base Stats
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| HP
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86
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| Attack
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88
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| Defense
|
92
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| Sp. Attack
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129
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| Sp. Defense
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86
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| Speed
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126
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| Total
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607
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Moveset
Main article: Pyroar/moveset
Gallery
Renders
