Purrloin: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP41116–148192–286

Atk5063–11294–218

Def3751–9771–190

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD3751–9771–190

Spe6677–129123–254

Total281Higher than 11% of Pokémon

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: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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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 66); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

At max Speed, Purrloin outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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

This Pokémon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
Everything about Limber →
Other Pokémon with Limber 13
Persian Hitmonlee Ditto Buneary Lopunny Glameow Liepard Stunfisk Hawlucha Mareanie Toxapex Clobbopus Grapploct
Speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches, gets new item/Ability.
Everything about Unburden →
Other Pokémon with Unburden 16
Hitmonlee Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Drifloon Drifblim Liepard Accelgor Swirlix Slurpuff Hawlucha Nickit Thievul Sneasler Shroodle Grafaiai
This Pokémon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
Everything about Prankster →
Other Pokémon with Prankster 18
Murkrow Sableye Volbeat Illumise Mega Banette Riolu Liepard Cottonee Whimsicott Tornadus Thundurus Meowstic Klefki Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Shroodle Grafaiai

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0509PurrloinDark
1. Level 20
  #0510LiepardDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15

5Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

16TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

21AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

24Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15

28Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

32Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

36Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15

40Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 37

TM02Pay DayScatters coins.NormalPhys40100%20

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

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

Egg moves 6

EggCopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20

EggCovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25

EggDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

EggQuick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Tutor 1

TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

Biology

Purrloin tries to steal things like jewelry from women; the victims think that the act is so cute that they let it slide. Despite its posture suggesting that it walks on all fours, it is actually a biped.

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

Pokédex entries

: Devious Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple

: —

Original Unova#015Updated Unova#012Mountain Kalos#042Galar#044Hyperspace#053

Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.
Shield
It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit.
Sword
Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.
Black 2 · White 2
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
White · X · Omega Ruby
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can’t help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Purrloin
Japanese: チョロネコ
Japanese (romaji): Choroneko
Korean: 쌔비냥
Chinese (Traditional): 扒手貓
Chinese (Simplified): 扒手猫
French: Chacripan
German: Felilou
Spanish: Purrloin
Italian: Purrloin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Spe
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 56
: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

White 2 3 areas

Road 19Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Road 20Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–11
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65

Black 2 3 areas

Road 19Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Road 20Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–11
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65

White 3 areas

DreamyardWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–11
Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–11

Black 3 areas

DreamyardWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–11
Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–11

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.