Purrloin
Purrloin is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
National № | 0509 |
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Type | Dark |
Species | Devious Pokémon |
Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
Weight | 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Limber 2. Unburden Prankster (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0015 (Black/White) 0012 (Black 2/White 2) 0042 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0044 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 56 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 41 | 192 | 286 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 37 | 71 | 190 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 37 | 71 | 190 | |
Speed | 66 | 123 | 254 | |
Total | 281 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Purrloin changes
- In Generations 5-7, Purrloin has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Black | They steal from people for fun, but their victims can’t help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect. |
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White | Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws. |
Black 2 White 2 |
Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces. |
X Omega Ruby |
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can’t help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect. |
Sword | It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit. |
Shield | Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter. |
Moves learned by Purrloin
Moves learnt by level up
Purrloin learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
4 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
5 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
16 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
21 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
32 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
36 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 |
Egg moves
Purrloin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Purrloin gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Copycat | Normal | — | — | |
Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
Yawn | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Purrloin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Purrloin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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02 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Purrloin is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
73 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Purrloin learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
3 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
6 | Assist | Normal | — | — | |
10 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
15 | Pursuit | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
19 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
21 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
24 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
28 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
33 | Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | |
37 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
39 | Snatch | Dark | — | — | |
42 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
46 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
49 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 |
Egg moves
Purrloin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Purrloin gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
Copycat | Normal | — | — | |
Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
Feint Attack | Dark | 60 | ∞ | |
Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Yawn | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Purrloin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Purrloin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
63 | Embargo | Dark | — | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
95 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Purrloin can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Purrloin sprites
Where to find Purrloin
Black White |
Route 2, 3, Dreamyard |
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Black 2 White 2 |
Route 3, 19, 20 |
X | Trade/migrate from another game |
Y | Breed Liepard |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Route 2, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Purrloin questions
- We don't have any Purrloin questions yet!
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Other languages
English | Purrloin |
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Japanese | チョロネコ (Choroneko) |
German | Felilou |
French | Chacripan |
Italian | Purrloin |
Spanish | Purrloin |
Korean | 쌔비냥 (ssaebinyang) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 扒手猫 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 扒手貓 |
English |
Devious Pokémon |
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Japanese | しょうわるポケモン |
German | Schelm-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Scélérat |
Italian | Pokémon Furbizia |
Spanish | Pokémon Malicioso |
Korean | 성악포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 坏心眼宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 壞心眼寶可夢 |
Name origin
- purr
- sound a cat makes when content
- purloin
- to steal