Purrloin

#12 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Devious Pokémon

Purrloin

#12 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Devious Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

192

286

Attack

218

Defense

190

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

190

Speed

123

254

Total

281

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Stoutland

Liepard

Normal

Shiny

Purrloin

Devious Pokémon

#12

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

10.1 kg (22.3 lbs)

Abilities

Limber Unburden Prankster(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Purrloin takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #12
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	56

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.

Pokémon White 2

Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Purrloin #12	Level 20	Liepard #13

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 3 Road 3	Walking in dark grass	65	10%	-
Route 3 Road 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	57	10%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	10	10%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Winter
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Winter

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 3 Road 3	Walking in dark grass	65	10%	-
Route 3 Road 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	57	10%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	-
Route 19 Road 19	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	10	10%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Winter
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Winter

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
3	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.
6	Assist	Status	-	-	20	The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
10	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.
12	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
15	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
19	Torment	Status	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
21	Fake Out	Physical	40	100	10	An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
24	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
28	Assurance	Physical	50	100	10	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
30	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
37	Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
39	Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
42	Nasty Plot	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
46	Sucker Punch	Physical	80	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM01	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41	Torment	Status	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49	Echoed Voice	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM63	Embargo	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM89	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM95	Snarl	Special	55	95	15	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the targets’ Sp. Atk stat decrease.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Covet	Physical	60	100	40	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	70	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.
Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Trick	Status	-	100	10	The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Charm	Status	-	100	20	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered.
Covet	Physical	60	100	40	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Encore	Status	-	100	5	The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.
Fake Tears	Status	-	100	20	The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.
Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Pay Day	Physical	40	100	20	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
Yawn	Status	-	-	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Limber

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.

Prevents paralysis.

Unburden

Ability Slot 2

Raises Speed if a held item is used.

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Prankster(Hidden Ability)

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

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Liepard

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