Purrloin (#0509) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP41101–148192–286

Atk5049–11294–218

Def3737–9771–190

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD3737–9771–190

Spe6663–129123–254

Total281Higher than 11% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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 DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0509PurrloinDark
1. Level 20#0510LiepardDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

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

4Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

5Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

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

21AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

24Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

28Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

32Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

36Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

40Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 37

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

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

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

Egg moves 6

EggCopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

EggDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Tutor 1

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

Pokédex entries

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

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

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

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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: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 56
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 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