Purrloin.
BST 281 · dark
Purrloin is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy and resists Ghost, Dark and is immune to Psychic.
Purrloin base stats
BST 281 · ranges at level 100Purrloin weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typePurrloin abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenPurrloin evolution line
2 stagesPurrloin evolves into Liepard: level it up to 20 or higher. How to evolve Purrloin, every game
Best Purrloin moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerPurrloin moves
gen 8 · 75 moves · 13 level-up · 40 TM/HM · 11 egg · 11 tutorPurrloin Pokédex entries
3 generations · newest firstIt steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit.
Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can’t help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can’t help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.
Purrloin species data
gen V species · breeding and trainingAbout Purrloin
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit. Purrloin stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Purrloin base stats
Purrloin has a base stat total of 281, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 66 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 37 (poor). Purrloin is average speed with a base Speed of 66.
Purrloin weaknesses and resistances
As a Dark-type, Purrloin is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Purrloin 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Purrloin abilities
Purrloin's abilities include Limber, Unburden, Prankster. Limber prevents paralysis.. Unburden doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item. Its Hidden Ability is Prankster, which raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Purrloin moves and learnset
Purrloin can learn 75 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power), Lash Out (Dark, 75 power), Night Slash (Dark, 70 power). For coverage, Purrloin can learn Gunk Shot (Poison), Iron Tail (Steel), Play Rough (Fairy).
Training Purrloin
Purrloin has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Purrloin yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Purrloin belongs to the Ground egg group. Purrloin is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Purrloin → Liepard).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Purrloin. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Purrloin, or use the team builder to see how Purrloin fits into your squad.
