Pyroar — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Pyroar is a special attacker built around special attacks (109 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its fire/normal typing resists 6 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Pyroar into a favorable type matchup using its fire/normal STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Pyroar into water and fighting attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Pyroar the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 507Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Pyroar transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Pyroar shows up
#66
Usage ~3.15% · Win rate ~53.35%
#40
Usage ~4.99% · Win rate ~54%
Pyroar FAQ
- What are Pyroar's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Pyroar can run rivalry, unnerve, moxie. The competitive default is usually rivalry — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Pyroar weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Pyroar takes extra damage from water, fighting, ground, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Pyroar?
- The best moveset for Pyroar depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Pyroar in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Pyroar are Pokémon with strong water, fighting, ground, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Pyroar good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Pyroar's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.