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Pyroar (JP) 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.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Pyroar is a quadrupedal, leonine Pokémon. It is mostly dark brown with light brown legs, tail tip, chest, and face. It has a rounded muzzle with a dark brown nose, round ears with dark brown interiors, bright blue eyes, and a dark brown stripe behind each eye. The fur around its thighs is longer and each paw has three toes. There is a tuft of longer fur on the tip of its tail. A male Pyroar has a large, predominantly red mane with gold streaks forming pattern resembling the Daimonji symbol (大) and the symbol for fire (火). In contrast, a female has a long, gold and red crest-like mane extending from its forehead. The female's mane is as long as its whole body, and the light brown on its front legs extends all the way to its shoulders. The light brown fur on the male's front legs only extends up to its elbows.
Pyroar lives in prides, which are led by the male with the largest mane. The pride's females protect the cubs. A male Pyroar is usually lazy, but will protect its friends at the risk of its own well-being. Pyroar viciously threatens any challenger with a fiery breath exceeding 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit (6,000 degrees Celsius); just standing near the flames can induce severe burns. However, it prefers its meat raw and does not use its breath on its prey. Female Pyroars help teach young Litleos how to hunt and use teamwork to take down prey, ensuring the pride's survival and low chance of starvation.
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. The style of its fur, in particular the spiked areas on its limbs and tail, is more than likely a reference to stylized lions in heraldry and coat of arms while the male's mane resembles escutcheons which would bear heraldic lions. The yellow pattern on the mane of a male Pyroar is similar in shape to the Daimonji, a bonfire lit during the Japanese festival Gozan no Okuribi in the shape of the symbol 大 (meaning great or large). The shape also resembles the kanji for fire (火), as written in certain (often calligraphic) styles. 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 | Entry |
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Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride. |
Pokémon Y | With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs. |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride. |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | 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. |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | 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. |
Ninth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Scarlet | The females of a pride work together to bring down prey. It’s thanks to them that their pride doesn’t starve. |
Pokémon Violet | The mane of a male Pyroar heats up to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit during battle. Merely approaching it will cause severe burns. |
Game locations[]
Title | Location(s) |
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Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | |
Pokémon Y | |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
Ninth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Scarlet | East Province: Area Three (Dark Tera Type) |
Pokémon Violet | East Province: Area Three (Dark Tera Type) |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 86 |
Attack | 68 |
Defense | 72 |
Sp. Attack | 109 |
Sp. Defense | 66 |
Speed | 106 |
Total | 507 |
Moveset[]
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