Purugly

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Purugly is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Tiger Cat Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	432
Type	Normal
Species	Tiger Cat Pokémon
Height	1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight	43.8 kg (96.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Thick Fat 2. Own Tempo Defiant (hidden ability)
Local №	077 (Diamond/Pearl) 077 (Platinum) 077 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 153 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	158
Growth Rate	Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	25% male, 75% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	71	252	346
Attack	82	152	289
Defense	64	119	249
Sp. Atk	64	119	249
Sp. Def	59	110	238
Speed	112	206	355
Total	452	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Purugly.

Thick Fat ability Own Tempo ability Defiant ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½				½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
				0

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
				0

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
				0

Evolution chart

#431
Glameow
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(Level 38)

#432
Purugly
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Purugly changes

In Generation 4, Purugly has a base experience yield of 183.
In Generations 4-7, Purugly has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Diamond	It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
Pearl	To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
Platinum	It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
X Omega Ruby	It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
Y Alpha Sapphire	To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
Brilliant Diamond	It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
Shining Pearl	To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its split tail.
Legends: Arceus	Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.

Moves learned by Purugly

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Play Rough	Fairy	90	90
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
1	Swagger	Normal	—	85
5	Scratch	Normal	40	100
8	Growl	Normal	—	100
13	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
17	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
20	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
25	Charm	Fairy	—	100
29	Taunt	Dark	—	100
32	Retaliate	Normal	70	100
37	Slash	Normal	70	100
45	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
52	Attract	Normal	—	100
60	Hone Claws	Dark	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Purugly learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swagger	Normal		—	85

Egg moves

Purugly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Purugly egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Assurance	Dark	60	100
Bite	Dark	60	100
Fake Tears	Dark	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
Tail Whip	Normal	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Purugly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
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
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95

Moves learnt by level up

Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
10	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
16	Slash	Normal	70	100
23	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
31	Play Rough	Fairy	90	90
40	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Purugly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Play Rough	Fairy	90	90
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
Swift	Normal	60	∞
Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Purugly sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—

See all Purugly sprites

Where to find Purugly

Diamond	Trade/migrate from another game
Pearl	Route 222, 229
Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Mirage Spots
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	Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond	Trade/migrate from another game
Shining Pearl	Route 222, 229, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Crossing Slope, Glacier Terrace, Veilstone Cape

Answers to Purugly questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Purugly
Japanese	ブニャット (Bunyatto)
German	Shnurgarst
French	Chaffreux

Name origin

purr: sound a cat makes when content
ugly: unpleasant looking