Purugly (Japanese: ブニャット Bunyatto) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Glameow starting at level 38.
Biology
Purugly is a rotund gray and white feline Pokémon with a crescent-shaped head. Its ears are pointed and tipped purple. It has whiskers with a zigzag-like pattern at the end of them. The frilly portion of its spiraling tail is forked, but it usually keeps it clasped around its waist, which makes it appear less fat. Despite appearing very sluggish, Purugly will not be reluctant to attack if angered and can be quite fast.
Purugly attempts to make itself look larger and more intimidating by cinching its waist with its forked tail. It barges into the nests of other Pokémon and frightens them off so Purugly can claim the nest as its own. It does this by glaring with its eyes ceaselessly. It can be found in both urban areas and heavily wooded forests. Despite its disrespectful and scary nature, Purugly is rather popular. The reason is due to its beautiful fur, more comfortable than even velveteen.
Evolution
Purugly evolves from Glameow.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
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Spoilers end here.
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Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #077
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon's nest and claims it as its own.
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Pearl
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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Platinum
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It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
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HeartGold
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It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
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White
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Black 2
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It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
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Y
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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Omega Ruby
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It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
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Alpha Sapphire
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #077
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Hisui #153
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon's nest and claims it as its own.
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Shining Pearl
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its split tail.
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Legends: Arceus
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Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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71
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131 - 178
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252 - 346
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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59
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57 - 122
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110 - 238
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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Total: 452
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Purugly is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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LA
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Purugly 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 Purugly in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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LA
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purugly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Mars's Purugly appeared in Double Team Turnover!, which also marked the species' main series debut, Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.
Other
In For The Love Of Meowth!, Mamie's Purugly evolved from a Glameow after it was hurt by James's Carnivine's Bullet Seed. Meowth had been attracted to Purugly as a Glameow, but once it evolved and had a sudden personality change, Meowth lost all interest in it.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Team Rocket Grunt's Purugly attacked the Resort Area. It reappeared in Nightfall? Nightmares! and A Midsummer Night's Light!.
An Alternate World Team Rocket Grunt's Purugly appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
Minor appearances
Purugly debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, where it was on a rooftop.
A Purugly appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, a Coordinator's Purugly competed in a Double Performance along with a Roserade in the Daybreak Town Pokémon Contest.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Purugly competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
Ash helped an old lady's Purugly to cross the street in Sleuths for Truth!.
Two Purugly appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Marnya's house.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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DP178
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Purugly
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Purugly, the Tiger Cat Pokémon, and the evolved form of Glameow. By rounding its tail around itself, it can appear to be bigger, and when locking eyes with another, it can stare forever.
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Pokémon Evolutions
A Purugly appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Mars. She used it in a battle against Lucas and his Infernape at the Spear Pillar, but was quickly defeated.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters DP
- Main article: Mars's Purugly
Mars's Purugly appeared in PMDP13.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Mars's Purugly
A Purugly appeared in Belligerent Bronzor, under the ownership of Mars. While bulky, Purugly is a powerful battler that aided her escape from the Valley Windworks. Mars later calls upon Purugly to battle Diamond, defeating the Drifblim Fantina entrusted to him.
A Purugly appeared in a picture in Gorebyss Changes Color.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Mars's Purugly
Purugly appears as one of Mars's Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!. In The Mystery Boy, Jun!!, it was sent out to fight Hareta and Jun. Purugly had the upper hand when it cut the power to the Valley Windworks, but Hareta's Shinx solved the problem by restoring power with its Spark. It later battled, and was quickly defeated by, Deoxys.
In the TCG
- Main article: Purugly (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Purugly maybe be based on an overweight tabby cat and a stereotypical ugly woman. It may also be based on the nekomata, a type of cat-based yōkai. The way it binds its stomach with its tail is similar to a corset. Its head being shaped like the crescent moon may allude to the nocturnal lifestyle of cats.
Name origin
Purugly may be a combination of purr and ugly, as well as a play on "pure ugly".
Bunyatto may be a combination of デブ debu (fat), 不細工 busaiku (ugly), or ブス busu (ugly person), ニャー nyā (onomatopoeia for meowing), and cat.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ブニャット Bunyatto
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From デブ debu, 不細工 busaiku or ブス busu, ニャー nyā, and cat
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French
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Chaffreux
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From chat, affreux, and Chartreux
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Spanish
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Purugly
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Same as English name
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German
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Shnurgarst
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From schnurren and garstig
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Italian
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Purugly
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Same as English name
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Korean
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몬냥이 Monnyangi
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From 못나다 monnada and 고양이 goyang-i
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Mandarin Chinese
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東施喵 / 东施喵 Dōngshīmiāo
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From 東施 / 东施 Dōngshī and 喵 miāo
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Cantonese Chinese
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東施喵 Dūngsīmēu
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From 東施 Dūngsī and 喵 mēu
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More languages
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Hindi
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कुरूपीकैट Kuroopycat
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From कुरूप kuroop, copycat, and cat
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Thai
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บูเนียตโตะ Buniatto
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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