Competitive Information for Pyroar [X/Y]
Fire / Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
This Pokemon's attacks do 1.25x on same gender targets; 0.75x on opposite gender.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pyroar? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Pyroar, a top-notch Pokémon with Fire and Normal typing. It's a sight to see Pyroar out in the 6th generation battlefield. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Pyroar's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Unnerve
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 60 Hp / 252 SpA / 196 Spe
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Dark Pulse / Snarl
- Solar Beam
Pyroar is a notable Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Pyroar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Pyroar's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Unnerve, while Pyroar is active it prevents opposing pokemon from using their berries.
♦ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Pyroar cannot move next turn).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Rivalry
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Hyper Voice
- Protect
- Flamethrower
Pyroar is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Pyroar last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Rivalry, Pyroar's attacks do 1.25x on same gender targets; 0.75x on opposite gender. Tell them who is responsible for Mufasa's death!
♦ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Pyroar this turn).
♦ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Air Balloon
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 120 Hp / 244 SpA / 20 SpD / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Sunny Day
- Fire Spin
- Solar Beam
- Flamethrower
Pyroar is a spectacular Special Tank. It is meant to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Pyroar is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Moxie, Pyroar's attack is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
♦ Fire Spin is a special STAB-boosted 35-base power Fire-type move (traps and damages the target for 4-5 turns).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pyroar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Unnerve
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 60 Hp / 252 SpA / 196 Spe
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Solar Beam
Pyroar is a marvelous Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Pyroar from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Pyroar's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Unnerve, while Pyroar is active it prevents opposing pokemon from using their berries.
♦ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Pyroar cannot move next turn).
♦ Heat Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
♦ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
♦ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Pyroar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Pyroar.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pyroar can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Pyroar
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Pyroar's stats
- Flame Charge
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Pyroar
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Pyroar in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Pyroar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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