Liepard (#0510) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP64124–171238–332

Atk8883–154162–302

Def5049–11294–218

SpA8883–154162–302

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe10699–173195–342

Total446Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Limber
Prevents paralysis.
Unburden
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
PranksterHidden ability
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Competitive

National DexRU

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%) · Prankster (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%) · Prankster (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.

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: Prankster
Stat Alignment: Jolly
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Encore
Knock Off
Rain Dance
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

Encore98.7%
Knock Off97.1%
Rain Dance96.8%
Fake Out87.4%
Fake Tears12.9%
Copycat1.4%
Foul Play1.1%
Taunt0.9%
Thunder Wave0.7%
Snarl0.7%

Items

Focus Sash98.3%
Psychic Seed0.6%
Sitrus Berry0.3%
Normal Gem0.2%
Eject Button0.1%
Rocky Helmet0.1%

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

Evolution

#0509PurrloinDark
1. Level 20#0510LiepardDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

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

16TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

23AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

28Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

34Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

40Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

46Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

52Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 41

TM02Pay DayScatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level.NormalPhys40100%20

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM29CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM69Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM85SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR29Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TR30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TR95Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 3

TutorBurning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TutorLash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Cruel Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#016Updated Unova#013Mountain Kalos#043Galar#045Hyperspace#054

This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.
Shield
Don’t be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon.
Sword
Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
These Pokémon vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur.
Black

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 156
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

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