No. 0509

Purrloin

Devious Pokémon

Official art

Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 281. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dark

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 10.1 kg 22.3 lbs
Base stat total: 281 Higher than 11% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.

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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.

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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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Purrloin against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
129		Purrloin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118		Purrloin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
86		Purrloin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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 . Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
Everything about Limber →
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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 raised by 1, but Dark types are .
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

Level up 12


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
4	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
5	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
12	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	18	80%	15
16	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
21	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
24	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
28	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
32	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
36	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	15
40	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 37


TM02	Pay DayScatters coins.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	20
TM14	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM16	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM23	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM29	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM34	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM40	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM56	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
TM58	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
TM65	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM85	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Spec	55	95%	15
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR29	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TR30	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TR31	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	100	75%	15
TR33	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR38	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TR42	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR58	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TR59	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TR68	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TR73	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TR77	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TR81	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TR90	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Normal	Phys	60	100%	25
Egg	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
Egg	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
Egg	YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Tutor 1


Tutor	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	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.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#349 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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.