Liepard (Pokémon)

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Liepard Cruel Pokémon レパルダス Lepardas #0510 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Limber or Unburden Cacophony Cacophony Prankster Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Liepard 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 82.7 lbs. 37.5 kg Liepard 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 156	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Liepard 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Liepard (Japanese: レパルダス Lepardas) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Purrloin starting at level 20.

Biology

Liepard is a slender, purple feline Pokémon speckled with yellow rosettes. Its fur patterning is considered attractive to many Trainers. It has a pink "mask" marking over its eyes, a pink nose, and small yellow markings over its green eyes. It has two pairs of long yellow whiskers and a tufted yellow underside. Its lower legs are yellow, and each small paw has a pale pink pad that can be seen in Pokédex 3D Pro. It has a long, curving tail with a sickle-like shape toward the tip.

Liepard has well-developed muscles that allows it to run silently and strike opponents from behind. It has also been known to vanish and reappear without warning. It is known to be rather moody and vicious. In Galar, it competes with Thievul for territory.

Evolution

Liepard evolves from Purrloin.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Purrloin  Dark

→

First Evolution Liepard  Dark

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #016 Unova  B2  W2 : #013 Black These Pokémon vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur. White Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react. Black 2 Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #043 Hoenn #— X Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night. Y Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react. Omega Ruby Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night. Alpha Sapphire Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #045 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword Don't be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon. Shield This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Routes 5, 9, and 16 Dreamyard (Ruins; dark grass) Black 2 White 2 Routes 2, 5, 9, and 16, Dreamyard Routes 5 and 9 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI X Friend Safari (Dark) Y Route 15, Friend Safari (Dark) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Routes 7, 9, Axew's Eye, Giant's Seat, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F Rumble U Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort!, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Tu Rumble World Starlight Islands: Halloween Village (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Zygarde Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Founja Jungle
Cross-Generation Shuffle Sweet Strasse: Stage 87 Nacht Carnival: Stage 513 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Grimsley & Liepard

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Se Jun's Liepard	Korean	South Korea	20	August 31 to September 1, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Dark Gem (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 64		124 - 171	238 - 332
Attack: 88		83 - 154	162 - 302
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 88		83 - 154	162 - 302
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 106		99 - 173	195 - 342
Total: 446	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Liepard is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 1212 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1616 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 2323 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 2828 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 3434 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 4040 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 4646 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 5252 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Liepard Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Liepard Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Copycat Normal Status — —% 20 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Liepard in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Liepard in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Liepard Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Liepard Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Liepard Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Assist × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Liepard × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Retrieve the Popular Ribbon from Liepard Connected to: Mr. Mime Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal My charm is enough to knock out the teeth of any Pokémon! ♪ Figuratively, of course! Low HP (< 50%) Please, someone, do something… This is too much for me!
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #035 Counterattack Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are. Swappable Skill(s): Swap++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 162 Base Attack: 187 Base Defense: 106 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Charm, Snarl Charged Attacks: Gunk Shot, Play Rough, Dark Pulse, Payback*, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #053 Liepard dashes through the jungle with sinewy grace without making a sound. But it’s a fickle Pokémon and usually spends more of its time just loafing around.

Evolution data

Unevolved Purrloin  Dark

Level 20 →

First Evolution Liepard  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Liepard images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Liepard in the anime

Major appearances

Liepard was set to debut in BW023 (unaired) and BW024 (unaired), under the ownership of Team Plasma. However, the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

Liepard made its official main series debut in Lost at the League!, under the ownership of Stephan. In the next episode, it battled Ash at the Vertress Conference, but lost to Krookodile's Dragon Claw.

A Liepard appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation! and Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, under the ownership of Aldith. It was used to battle Jessie's Woobat and James's Amoonguss. In Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, Liepard and Barret's Magnezone battled Jessie and James, but both were caught in their trap.

Team Plasma Grunts own multiple Liepard, one of which appeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog!. They made further appearances in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!, and What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!.

In A Festival of Decisions!, under the ownership of Shinobu. It was used to defend the Ninja Village, and it was able to defeat a Houndoom with a Shadow Ball.

In Meeting at Terminus Cave!, Bryony's Liepard battled Ash's Pikachu and Greninja. It was eventually defeated by the latter when it transformed into its Ash-Greninja form. In Coming Apart at the Dreams!, it was defeated in a battle with Clemont, Clembot, and Blaziken Mask's Pokémon.

A Liepard appeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of Lyla. She used it during the Project Mew Trial Mission at Sea Mauville.

Minor appearances

Multiple Liepard debuted in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Misaki's Liepard won against Kanata's Herdier in the Roshan City Pokémon Center. Another Liepard appeared during the Swords of Justice legend.

In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, a Trainer's Liepard was on the cruise ship. Another Liepard also appeared in a fantasy in the same episode.

A Liepard appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Marnya's house.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW105 Liepard Ash's Pokédex Liepard, the Cruel Pokémon and the evolved form of Purrloin. Well-known for its beauty, Liepard uses the element of surprise when battling opponents, attacking before they can react.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Liepard in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, a Team Plasma Grunt's Liepard surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.

Pokémon Generations

Liepard in Pokémon Generations

In The Uprising, some Team Plasma Grunts used a Liepard to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.

In The Frozen World, multiple Liepard owned by Team Plasma Grunts battled Drayden's Haxorus alongside Zinzolin's Cryogonal and Weavile.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Liepard (center right) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Grimsley's Liepard was part of a team with its Trainer and Nanu.

GOTCHA!

A Liepard briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Grimsley.

In the manga

Liepard in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In Battle at the Dreamyard, Black battled a Liepard using his Tepig, Tep. He was able to defeat it using Rock Smash.

A Trainer's Liepard appeared in Drawing Bridges.

Team Flare scientist Bryony owns a Liepard in X-actly What They Wanted.

Multiple Liepard used by Team Flare Grunts first appeared in Rhyhorn Charges.

In the TCG

Main article: Liepard (TCG)

Trivia

• Liepard is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 446.
• Liepard shares its category with Galarian Articuno. They are both known as the Cruel Pokémon.

Origin

Liepard has traits of housecats and leopards. It could also draw inspiration from spotted wildcats like the leopard cat, ocelot, and serval. It may also be based on a Savannah cat, a hybrid between a domestic cat and a serval. It also slightly resembles a black leopard, because of its dark coloration and the fact that it has spots which can be seen if examined closely. Its fur pattern around its eyes, behavior, and feline influence suggests that it may also be based on a female thief, commonly known as a cat burglar.

Name origin

Liepard may be a combination of lie and leopard.

Lepardas may be a combination of leopard and λεόπαρδος leopardós (Ancient Greek for leopard) or leopardus (Latin for leopard).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レパルダス Lepardas From leopard and λεόπαρδος leópardos or leopardus French Léopardus From léopard and leopardus Spanish Liepard Same as English name German Kleoparda From Kleopatra and Leopard Italian Liepard Same as English name Korean 레파르다스 Lepardas Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 酷豹 Kùbào From 酷 kù and 豹 bào Cantonese Chinese 酷豹 Huhkpaau From 酷 huhk and 豹 paau

More languages Hindi तेंदुआस Tenduaas From तेंदुआ tenduaa Russian Лайпард Laypard Transcription of English name Thai เลพัลดัส Lephandat Transcription of Japanese name

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