Purugly
Purugly is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0432 |
|---|---|
| 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 № | 0077 (Diamond/Pearl) 0077 (Platinum) 0077 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0153 (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.
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. |
| 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
Moves learnt by level up
Purugly does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Purugly does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Purugly cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 |
Purugly sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Purugly questions
Other languages
| English | Purugly |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ブニャット (Bunyatto) |
| German | Shnurgarst |
| French | Chaffreux |
| Italian | Purugly |
| Spanish | Purugly |
| Korean | 몬냥이 (monnyangi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 东施喵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 東施喵 |
| English |
Tiger Cat Pokémon |
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| Japanese | とらねこポケモン |
| German | Tigerkatzen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Chatigre |
| Italian | Pokémon Gattotigre |
| Spanish | Pokémon Tigre Gato |
| Korean | 얼룩고양이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 虎斑猫宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 虎斑貓寶可夢 |
Name origin
- purr
- sound a cat makes when content
- ugly
- unpleasant looking

