Quick Answers
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, known as the Devious Pokémon.
What type is Purrloin?
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokémon.
What is Purrloin weak to?
Purrloin is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type attacks.
What does Purrloin resist?
Purrloin resists Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
What is Purrloin immune to?
Purrloin is immune to Psychic-type attacks because it is a Dark-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Purrloin's base stats?
Purrloin has a base stat total of 281. Its highest base stat is Speed at 66. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Purrloin have?
Purrloin can have Limber and Unburden as standard abilities, plus Prankster as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Purrloin evolve?
Purrloin evolves into Liepard starting at level 20.
Where can you find Purrloin?
Purrloin can be encountered in the wild in 6 games, including Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Purrloin learn?
Purrloin can learn 74 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Purrloin's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. dark typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 74 total
Level-Up
12 movesTM / HM
50 movesEgg Moves
7 movesMove Tutor
5 movesWhere to find· 10 games
Where can you find Purrloin in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsPurrloin can be found in Dreamyard, Unova Route 2, and Unova Route 3 in Pokémon Black.
- •Dreamyard
- •Unova Route 2
- •Unova Route 3
Where can you find Purrloin in Pokémon White?
3 spotsPurrloin can be found in Dreamyard, Unova Route 2, and Unova Route 3 in Pokémon White.
- •Dreamyard
- •Unova Route 2
- •Unova Route 3
Where can you find Purrloin in Pokémon Black 2?
3 spotsPurrloin can be found in Unova Route 19, Unova Route 20, and Unova Route 3 in Pokémon Black 2.
Where can you find Purrloin in Pokémon White 2?
3 spotsPurrloin can be found in Unova Route 19, Unova Route 20, and Unova Route 3 in Pokémon White 2.
Purrloin in Pokémon X
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Purrloin in Pokémon Y
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Purrloin in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Purrloin in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Purrloin in Pokémon Sword?
13 spotsPurrloin can be found in Bridge Field Max Den F, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl Max Den B, East Lake Axewell, Galar Route 2 Lakeside, and Galar Route 2 Main, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field Max Den F
- •Dappled Grove
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den B
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Galar Route 2 Lakeside
- •Galar Route 2 Main
- •Giants Mirror Max Den D
- •Motostoke Riverbank
- •North Lake Miloch
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den I
- •Watchtower Ruins
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den D
Where can you find Purrloin in Pokémon Shield?
13 spotsPurrloin can be found in Bridge Field Max Den F, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl Max Den B, East Lake Axewell, Galar Route 2 Lakeside, and Galar Route 2 Main, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field Max Den F
- •Dappled Grove
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den B
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Galar Route 2 Lakeside
- •Galar Route 2 Main
- •Giants Mirror Max Den D
- •Motostoke Riverbank
- •North Lake Miloch
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den I
- •Watchtower Ruins
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den D