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No. 0510

Liepard

Cruel Pokémon

Liepard
Official art
Dark
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
37.5 kg 82.7 lbs
Base stat total
446 Higher than 49% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Champions#172 Doubles ▲1 · #199 Singles ▲16Usual set Focus Sash · Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.
See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP64139–171238–332
Atk8897–154162–302
Def5063–11294–218
SpA8897–154162–302
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe106113–173195–342
Total446Higher than 49% of Pokémon
HP64Atk88Def50Spe106SpD50SpA88

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFairyFighting

Resists

½×
DarkGhost

Immune to

0×
Psychic
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 106); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+173Max158No SP126Min113Scarf259Tailwind346

At max Speed, Liepard outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 173Liepard · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  15. 158Liepard · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 126Liepard · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#172 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (70.6%) · (92.2%) · Jolly (33.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (20.2%)

Moves Fake Out, Encore, Fake Tears, Charm

Singles

#199 of 262 used

▲ 14 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 16 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (34%) · (92.4%) · Jolly (26.5%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (27.4%)

Moves Encore, Foul Play, Copycat, Protect

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.74% of teams · rank #80 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Encore
  2. Knock Off
  3. Rain Dance
  4. Fake Out

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.2%
  • Rated 1500+0.12%
  • Rated 1630+0.17%
  • Rated 1760+0.74%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.74%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.4%
  • 0.4%
  • 0.2%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe81.2%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.3%
  • Jolly 13 Atk / 21 Def / 32 Spe2.4%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 Spe0.6%
  • Timid 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe0.5%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0509PurrloinDark
    1. Level 20
      #0510LiepardDark

Moves

Level up 12

1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
16TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
23AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
28Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
34Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
40Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
46Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
52Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 41

TM02Pay DayScatters coins.NormalPhys40100%20
TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM29CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM40SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM47Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM56U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM69Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.PsychicPhys70100%20
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM85Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR29Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TR30EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TR33Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR38TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR59Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TR73Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR81Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TR90Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 3

TutorBurning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Liepard is a purple leopard-like Pokémon. It is known as the "Cruel Pokémon" and is the evolved form of Purrloin. Well known for its beauty, Liepard uses the element of surprise when battling opponents, attacking before they can react.

Design & origin

Liepard's name is a portmanteau of "lie" and "leopard".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Cruel Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Purple
—
Original Unova#016Updated Unova#013Mountain Kalos#043Galar#045Hyperspace#054

  1. This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.

    Shield

  2. Don’t be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon.

    Sword

  3. Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  4. Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. These Pokémon vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Liepard
Japanese
レパルダス
Japanese (romaji)
Lepardas
Korean
레파르다스
Chinese (Traditional)
酷豹
Chinese (Simplified)
酷豹
French
Léopardus
German
Kleoparda
Spanish
Liepard
Italian
Liepard

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

2 Spe
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
156
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Purrloin: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 12 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
  • North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
  • Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 36–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword 12 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
  • North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
  • Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 36–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 8 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–67
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 65–66
  • Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–58
  • Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • Route 5 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
  • Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Black 2 8 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–67
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 65–66
  • Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–58
  • Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • Route 5 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
  • Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
White 4 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 47
  • Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
  • Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–38
Black 4 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 47
  • Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
  • Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–38

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.