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Purugly

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Purugly

#432 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Tiger Cat Pokémon

Purugly sprite

Normal

Shiny Purugly sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.

Pokémon White 2

It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.

Details

Type

Normal

Category

Tiger Cat Pokémon

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

43.8 kg (96.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0432

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

71

252

346

Attack

82

152

289

Defense

64

119

249

Sp. Atk

64

119

249

Sp. Def

59

110

238

Speed

112

206

355

Total

452

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Purugly, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Purugly doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
158

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
25% male
75% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Glameow

Glameow

#431

Level 38

Purugly

Purugly

#432

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Black 2
5%
White 2
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

StartFake OutNormalPhysical4010010

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

5ScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

8GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

13HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

17Faint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

20Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

25CharmNormalStatus-10020

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered.

29AssistNormalStatus--20

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

32CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

37SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

38SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

45Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

52AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

60Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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
CovetNormalPhysical6010040

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Last ResortNormalPhysical1401005

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Super FangNormalPhysical-9010

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half.

Learn these before evolving. The source column identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

Prior evolution: egg

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

Prior evolution: egg

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

Prior evolution: egg

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

Prior evolution: egg

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

Prior evolution: egg

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Prior evolution: egg

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 41)

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Tail WhipNormalStatus-10030

Prior evolution: egg

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical6010010

Prior evolution: egg

This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
EndureNormalStatus--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fury CutterBugPhysical209520

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Thick Fat

Ability Slot 1

Ups resistance to Fire-​ and Ice-type moves.

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Own Tempo

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.

Prevents confusion.

Defiant(Hidden Ability)

When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.

Raises Attack two stages when an opposing Pokémon lowers a stat stage.

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