Purrloin (Pokémon)

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Purrloin Devious Pokémon チョロネコ Choroneko #0509 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 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Purrloin 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 22.3 lbs. 10.1 kg Purrloin 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 56	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Purrloin 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 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

Purrloin (Japanese: チョロネコ Choroneko) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Liepard starting at level 20.

Biology

Purrloin is a primarily purple, feline Pokémon. Its head has tufted fur on its ears and cheeks. There are long, tapered violet markings above its green eyes. It has a diminutive black nose on its creamy muzzle, and a small, oval, cream-colored marking above each eye. Its neck, shoulders, back, and hind paws are also cream-colored. The tip of its tail has a curved, vaguely scythe-like extension. Purrloin is a quadrupedal Pokémon, but it can stand and walk on its hind legs as well.

Purrloin is a mischievous Pokémon that likes to steal from people. Purrloin feels amusement from the frustration of those it steals from. It will put on a cute act in order to get its victims to let their guard down. Should this facade succeed, the victim is left with stinging scratches and broken pride from Purrloin's laughter. However, it is often forgiven even if it is caught stealing due to its charm. When angered, it fights back with its claws. In Galar, Purrloin has a fierce rivalry with Nickit.

Evolution

Purrloin evolves into Liepard.

(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 : #015 Unova  B2  W2 : #012 Black They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect. White Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws. Black 2 Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #042 Hoenn #— X Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws. Y They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect. Omega Ruby Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws. Alpha Sapphire They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #044 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit. Shield Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.
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 2 and 3, Dreamyard Black 2 White 2 Routes 3, 19, and 20 Route 2 (N's Pokémon)
Generation VI X Y Breed Liepard 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 Route 2, Lake of Outrage, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle) 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; Field: Challenger's Ground PokéPark 2 Cove Area Rumble U Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Rumble World Starlight Islands: Halloween Village (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (All Areas) Picross Area 10: Stage 07
Generation VII Rumble Rush Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Zygarde Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Sandy Bazaar: Stage 13 Nacht Carnival: Stage 508 Masters EX Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100: Cheren & Purrloin

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 41		101 - 148	192 - 286
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 37		37 - 97	71 - 190
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 37		37 - 97	71 - 190
Speed: 66		63 - 129	123 - 254
Total: 281	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

Purrloin 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% 40 044 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 055 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 1212 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1616 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 2121 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 2424 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 2828 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 3232 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 3636 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 4040 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin 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 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 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

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin 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 Purrloin 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 Purrloin in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin 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 Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor 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 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 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 Purrloin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin × 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: Talk to in Baram Town Connected to: Abra, Ducklett, Goodra Connection Orb Set: 5 Phrases Normal Huh? You look pretty decent. Not as good as me though. Low HP (< 50%) I don't like this place at all...
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 44 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She is a capricious lady. Even with her mischievous behavior, she has a mysterious noble look. No Pokémon hates her.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 40 - 115 15 #34 Opportunist Rarely increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob
Pokémon GO Base HP: 121 Base Attack: 98 Base Defense: 73 Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Scratch, Sucker Punch Charged Attacks: Night Slash, Play Rough, Dark Pulse, Frustration, Return

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 Purrloin images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Purrloin in the anime

Major appearances

Purrloin made its main series debut in Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?, under the ownership of Misha. Oshawott and Meowth both fell in love with Purrloin, but Misha later revealed it was actually a boy and had been tricking them with feminine behavior.

In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, Ricard Nouveau used a Purrloin in a battle against Cilan. It battled Crustle and was eventually defeated by a combination of Shell Smash and Rock Wrecker. Purrloin reappeared in a flashback in Survival of the Striaton Gym!.

In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, Mrs. Ripple owns a Purrloin. Having witnessed the theft of the Eye of Liepard, it tried to help Cilan's investigation, but Cilan was scared of Purrloin. However, it eventually revealed Teaque as the culprit of the theft.

Minor appearances

Purrloin debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Purrloin.

A Purrloin appeared in a flashback in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.

A Purrloin appeared in a flashback in To Catch a Rotom!.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Purrloin was living at Pokémon Hills.

A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.

In Summer of Discovery!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Purrloin attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Performer's Purrloin appeared in Day Three Blockbusters!.

A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in Confronting the Darkness!.

A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.

A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Purrloin attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

Three Trainers' Purrloin appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

Four Purrloin appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.

Five Purrloin appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Marnya's house.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW044 Purrloin Ash's Pokédex Purrloin, the Devious Pokémon. Purrloin fools people into letting their guard down so it can steal their possessions. When angered, it uses its claws to fight back.

Pokémon Evolutions

Purrloin in Pokémon Evolutions

In The Plan, a Purrloin appeared in a flashback, under the ownership of N. It appeared by his side while N listened to Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town about the liberation of Pokémon.

In the manga

Purrloin in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters BW

N's Purrloin was only shown interacting with him while Clefairy was recording his voice to sell CD's.

Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners

A Purrloin first appeared in BWGP02, where Takurō caught it after it was abandoned by its Trainer.

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

A Purrloin first appeared in Justice Trainer Shin Appears!, under the ownership of N. It was used to deliver a letter to Togari.

Pokémon RéBURST

Rug has a Purrloin, which she uses as her Burst form.

Pokémon Adventures

A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in An Odd Speech.

A Purrloin appeared in Letting Go, under the ownership of N. He was used to battle Black in Accumula Town.

A Team Plasma Grunt used a Purrloin in Homecoming.

Prior to Unforgettable Memories, Hugh received a Purrloin from his grandfather, and later gave it to his younger sister for her birthday. It was stolen by Team Plasma when Hugh and his sister were out battling.

A Purrloin appeared in PASS40, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax due to the Darkest Day.

In the TCG

Main article: Purrloin (TCG)

Other appearances

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

A Purrloin appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

Trivia

• Purrloin was seen first in the Pokémon Sunday special episode preview on September 6, 2010. It was later removed from the same preview, much like the revelation of Zekrom's secondary type earlier.
• Purrloin is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 281.
• Purrloin shares its category with Morgrem. They are both known as the Devious Pokémon.

Origin

Purrloin appears to be based on a tuxedo cat. Its fur pattern, behavior, and feline influence suggest that it may also be based on a female thief, commonly known as a cat burglar.

Name origin

Purrloin may be a combination of purr (a sound a cat makes) and purloin (to steal).

Choroneko may be a combination of ちょろまかす choromakasu (to pilfer) and 猫 neko (cat).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese チョロネコ Choroneko From ちょろまかす choromakasu and 猫 neko French Chacripan From chat and sacripant Spanish Purrloin Same as English name German Felilou From the genus Felis and filou Italian Purrloin Same as English name Korean 쌔비냥 Ssaebinyang From 쌔비다 ssabida and 고양이 goyang-i Mandarin Chinese 扒手貓 / 扒手猫 Páshǒumāo From 扒手 páshǒu and 貓 / 猫 māo Cantonese Chinese 扒手貓 Pàhsáumāau From 扒手 pàhsáu and 貓 māau

More languages Hindi चोरोकैट Chorocat From चोर chor and cat Russian Пуррлойн Purrloyn Transcription of English name Thai โจโรเนโกะ Choroneko Transcription of Japanese name

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