Purugly
Purugly is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Tiger Cat Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 432 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 158 |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 71 | 252 | 346 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Purugly 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 | 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).
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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 | Cat. | 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).
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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 |
Purugly sprites
Where to find Purugly
Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
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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 |
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Japanese | ブニャット (Bunyatto) |
German | Shnurgarst |
French | Chaffreux |
Name origin
- purr
- sound a cat makes when content
- ugly
- unpleasant looking