Purugly Best Moveset
112 Speed at 82 Attack on Normal. Agile Style at this Speed guarantees double turns against nearly everything. The moveset runs fast physical Normal TermStab at moderate power. 71/64/59 bulk is thin, but the pace prevents most counterattacks.
112 Speed was the fastest Normal-type in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 82 Attack was mediocre at that speed. Fake Out plus U-turn for quick damage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Purugly best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Shadow Claw
- Fake Out
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Defiant boosted Attack when stats dropped in Gen V (Black & White). Punished Intimidate on switch-in. 82 Attack after +2 was finally threatening.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Return
- Knock Off
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Borderline in Gen VI (X & Y). Banned from the lowest but 112 Speed with Defiant was too disruptive in small ponds. Not strong enough above.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of being fast without being strong in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 82 Attack even with Defiant boosts couldn't break through real walls.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
- Return
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Purugly Weakness
Purugly is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. At base 112 Speed, Purugly outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Purugly Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Purugly
Machamp can KO Purugly with Close Combat (218-257%).
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch24-29% Close Combat 2x218-257%KO Stone Edge60-71% | ||
Evolution
Purugly is the evolved form of Glameow. Breeding produces Glameow eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Glameow gave Purugly the biggest boost in Attack (+27), bringing the total to 452 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Purugly to get Glameow eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Purugly
decent spawn rates for Purugly across 3 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Purugly in PLA
The path to Purugly starts with Glameow at Lv. 16-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GlameowGlacier TerraceLv.16-52CaveRate 15%Crossing SlopeLv.27-30GrassRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.29-32GrassRate 15%
Step 2Purugly ✓Glacier TerraceLv.16-52CaveRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.16-32GrassRate 15%Crossing SlopeLv.38-41GrassRate 15%or evolve from Glameow (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 7 locations for Purugly in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Purugly in BDSP
The path to Purugly starts with Glameow at Lv. 25-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GlameowRoute 218Lv.29-30GrassShining PearlRate 15%Route 222Lv.40GrassShining PearlRate 20%Grassland CaveLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Purugly ✓Grassland CaveLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogRoute 222Lv.41-42GrassShining PearlRate 15%Route 229Lv.50GrassShining PearlRate 10%or evolve from Glameow (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Purugly in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Glameow over from Diamond & Pearl, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Purugly in USUM
Step 1Obtain GlameowLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Veilstone Cape. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Purugly ✓
No wild encounters for Purugly in Sun & Moon. Bring Glameow over from Diamond & Pearl, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Purugly in SM
- Step 1Obtain GlameowBREEDINGAvailableLeave Purugly with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Glameow egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Veilstone Cape. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Purugly ✓
Base Stats
Purugly's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.
Purugly Guide
Don't let Purugly's 452 base stat total fool you. Thick Fat is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot.
Purugly's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Purugly's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Run Thick Fat on Purugly. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Purugly also gets Own Tempo and Defiant, but they don't compare.
Purugly fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
The core moveset is Fakeout, U Turn, Play Rough, and Sucker Punch. Fakeout leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Purugly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 11 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves