Pokemon Guide
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokemon from Generation 5. This guide covers Purrloin’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Purrloin guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokemon known for its role in its evolution line, useful abilities and game-to-game availability across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Purrloin can have niche competitive value depending on the format, especially when its abilities and best coverage moves fit the team.
Its main strengths are its role compression and movepool options, while its biggest limitation is that stronger evolved Pokemon or higher-stat alternatives may outclass it in standard formats.
Here are the key facts to know about Purrloin, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Purrloin
National Dex
#0509
Type
Dark
Species
Devious Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
22.3 lbs / 10.1 kg
10.1 kg
Abilities
Limber, Unburden, Prankster
Use the stats chart below to review Purrloin’s base stat spread and compare its offensive, defensive and Speed profile.
These are some of Purrloin’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A useful Dark-type attack that uses the target’s Attack stat.
Priority Dark-type damage that punishes attacking opponents.
A valuable move that removes held items in games where available.
Priority utility that can disrupt an opponent.
A setup move that sharply boosts Special Attack.
A reliable special Dark-type attack.
Coverage against Fighting, Dark and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Use the section below to view Purrloin’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Dark
Weaknesses
Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resistances
Ghost, Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Purrloin’s abilities can change how it supports a team, handles speed control or interacts with specific matchups.
Prevents Purrloin from being paralyzed.
Boosts Purrloin’s Speed after its held item is used or lost.
Gives priority to status moves when this hidden ability is available.
Purrloin evolves into Liepard. The full Purrloin evolution line is Purrloin and Liepard.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Purrloin at Level 20
Purrloin’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for location, trade, transfer, evolution or unavailable status.
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Purrloin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 2, Route 3 and Dreamyard. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 2, Route 3 and Dreamyard. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 3, Route 19 and Route 20. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 3, Route 19 and Route 20. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Breed Liepard or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 2, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 2, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Appears in 1-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC. |
| Game | Where to Find Purrloin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Purrloin. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokemon.
Purrloin is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.
Purrloin evolves into Liepard. The full Purrloin evolution line is Purrloin and Liepard.
Purrloin’s abilities are Limber, Unburden, Prankster.
Purrloin’s best moves often include Foul Play, Sucker Punch, Knock Off, Fake Out, Nasty Plot, Dark Pulse, Play Rough and Shadow Claw.
Purrloin can be useful depending on the game, format and team role.
Check the locations section above for the exact game, evolution, trade or transfer method.
No, Purrloin does not have a confirmed Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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