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)

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.

Moves learned by Purugly

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Swagger	Normal	—	85
5	Scratch	Normal	40	100
8	Growl	Normal	—	100
13	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
17	Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
20	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
25	Charm	Fairy	—	100
29	Assist	Normal	—	—
32	Captivate	Normal	—	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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swagger	Normal		—	85

Egg moves

Purugly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. 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
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Tail Whip	Normal	—	100
Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	70	100

Move Tutor moves

Purugly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Covet	Normal	60	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100
Super Fang	Normal	—	90
Throat Chop	Dark	80	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Purugly. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Method
Play Rough	Fairy		90	90	Level up
Sucker Punch	Dark		70	100	Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Purugly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Work Up	Normal	—	—
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
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
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Purugly 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	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rollout	Rock	30	90	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
1	Swagger	Normal	—	85
5	Scratch	Normal	40	100
8	Growl	Normal	—	100
13	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
17	Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
20	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
25	Charm	Fairy	—	100
29	Assist	Normal	—	—
32	Captivate	Normal	—	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 Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swagger	Normal		—	85

Egg moves

Purugly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. 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
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Tail Whip	Normal	—	100
Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	70	100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Purugly. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Method
Play Rough	Fairy		90	90	Level up
Sucker Punch	Dark		70	100	Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Purugly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Work Up	Normal	—	—
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
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
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Purugly can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rollout	Rock	30	90	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

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

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