#0247 · ruby sapphire · gen 3
Hard Shell Pokémon
PUPITAR creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet. The body is very durable - it avoids damage even if it hits solid steel.
Total: 410
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
No encounter data for this game
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeerFrightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.▶ All opponents | — | 100% | ||
| 1 | BiteBites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.▶ Selected Pokémon |
| 60 |
| 100% |
| 1 | ScreechEmits a screech to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% |
| 1 | SandstormCauses a sandstorm that rages for several turns.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
| 8 | SandstormCauses a sandstorm that rages for several turns.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
| 15 | ScreechEmits a screech to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% |
| 22 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% |
| 29 | ThrashA rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.▶ Random opponent | Normal | 90 | 100% |
| 38 | Scary FaceFrightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% |
| 47 | CrunchCrunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% |
| 56 | EarthquakeA powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% |
| 65 | Hyper BeamPowerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntTaunts the foe into only using attack moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamPowerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceBoosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeA powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakDestroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM37 | SandstormCauses a sandstorm that rages for several turns.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM41 | TormentTorments the foe and stops successive use of a move.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashA rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% |