Pyroar (Pokémon)


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Pyroar (Japanese: カエンジシ Kaenjishi) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from starting at level 35.

Biology
Pyroar is a quadruped, leonine Pokémon. It is mostly dark brown with light brown legs, tail tip, chest, and face. A male Pyroar has a large, dominantly red mane with gold streaks forming pattern resembling the Daimonji symbol 大. The shape also resembles the symbol for fire 火. In contrast, a female has a long, gold and red mane extending from its forehead to the whole length of its body. Pyroar's irises are tinted azure with black pupils.

Pyroar live in prides, led by the male with the largest mane of fire, and the females protect the pride's. Male Pyroar are 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. It prefers to eat its meat raw.

Lysandre's Pyroar
A male Pyroar debuted in Mega Evolution Special II, under the ownership of Lysandre. It made further appearances in the rest of the Mega Evolution Specials, and later in the main series episodes From A to Z! and Coming Apart at the Dreams!. It was mostly seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Other
Four Pyroar appeared in A Fiery Rite of Passage!, with three of them being female and one being male; this marked the debut of Pyroar's female form. The male Pyroar forced a Litleo to leave their pride to become more independent, but kept an eye on it. It eventually allowed Litleo back into the pride.

A female Pyroar appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!, under the ownership of Alvin. It battled against Clembot, who used, and lost.

Minor appearances
A male Pyroar debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Astrid. He was the first Pokémon she used in her battle against, and he lost to 's.

Lysandre's Pyroar
Lysandre's Pyroar appeared in The Beauty Eternal. It was seen accompanying Lysandre during his announcement of the Holo Caster, using on him to showcase its hologram functionality. It often appeared outside of its Poké Ball.

In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga
Manabu used a male Pyroar in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Team Flare scientist Aliana owns a female Pyroar in X-actly What They Wanted. This Pyroar is later revealed to be Malva's after she resumed to her active duty.

Team Flare's Boss Lysandre owns a male Pyroar, which first appeared in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
A male Pyroar appears in the background of the stage. Pyroar appears in the along with other  Pokémon, namely, , and.

Trophy information
NA: ''The cute 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.''

PAL: '', that adorable little Pokémon with a red tuft of fur, evolves into the majestic Pyroar. Males have huge fiery manes, and the one has the biggest mane is the leader of the pride. Females, on the other hand, have long, flowing manes and play the vital role of protecting the pride's cubs.''

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Trivia

 * No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Pyroar and its.
 * No other Pokémon has the same gender ratio — one male to seven females — as Pyroar and.
 * Pyroar is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 507.
 * Pyroar shares its with . They are both known as the Royal Pokémon.
 * Though the male Pyroar has a chevron-shaped nose in its official artwork and in Pokémon Battle Trozei, all other merchandise, game, and anime artwork shows it with a triangular shaped nose, similar to that of the female.

Origin
Pyroar is based on a lion. The style of its fur, in particular the spiked areas on its limbs and tail, more than likely is a reference to. The yellow pattern on the mane of a male Pyroar is similar in shape to the Daimonji, a bonfire lit during the Japanese festival 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.

Name origin
Pyroar may be a combination of pyr- and roar.

Kaenjishi is a combination of 火炎 kaen (flame) and 獅子 shishi (lion).

Related articles

 * Lysandre's Pyroar