Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Purugly is a Normal Type Tiger Cat Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Purugly can be found with Thick Fat, Own Tempo and Defiant as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Naive Nature, based on 452 combined Base Stats.
Purugly Stats and Abilities
Based on Purugly Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Purugly Highest IV Stat is Speed 112 and the Lowest being Special Defense 59.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 71 | 252 | 346 |
D | Attack | 82 | 152 | 289 |
F | Defense | 64 | 119 | 249 |
E | Special Attack | 64 | 119 | 249 |
F | Special Defense | 59 | 110 | 238 |
C | Speed | 112 | 206 | 355 |
C | Total | 452 |
Purugly | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Naive
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Special Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Speed |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Thick Fat Ability 1 | Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%. |
Own Tempo Ability 2 | Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused. |
Defiant Hidden Ability | When its stats are lowered its Attack increases. (Single Use Only) |
How To Evolve Purugly in BDSP
Glameow requires (Level 38) to evolve into Purugly.

Where To Find Purugly in BDSP
Purugly has 8 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Glameow, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Purugly
Lv. 50
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![]() Glameow
Lv. 40
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![]() Purugly
Lv. 41-42
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![]() Glameow
Lv. 29-30
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![]() Purugly
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Glameow
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Defog |
![]() Purugly
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() 7th Badge |
![]() Glameow
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Defog |
![]() Purugly
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() 7th Badge |
![]() Glameow
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Purugly
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Glameow
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() Defog |
![]() Purugly
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Glameow
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Purugly Weakness
Purugly is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Purugly to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage | |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Purugly Weak Against?
What pokemon is Purugly Strong Against?

Best Moves Purugly in BDSP
Best Moveset for Purugly Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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45 |
Body Slam
| ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
32 |
Retaliate
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 5 | Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn. |
37 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
17 |
Aerial Ace
| ![]() | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
Best Moveset for Purugly TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 225 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM25 |
Thunder
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM85 |
Dream Eater
| ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |


Purugly Level Up Moves
List of Moves Purugly can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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1 |
Fake Out
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
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5 |
Scratch
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 35
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8 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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13 |
Hypnosis
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Power: —
Acc: 60
PP: 20
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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17 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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20 |
Fury Swipes
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Power:
27 Acc: 80
PP: 15
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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25 |
Charm
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
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29 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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32 |
Retaliate
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
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37 |
Slash
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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45 |
Body Slam
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Power:
127.5 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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52 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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60 |
Hone Claws
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
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Purugly TM Moves
List of Moves Purugly can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM05 |
Roar
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM12 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power:
225 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM24 |
Thunderbolt
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM25 |
Thunder
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM30 |
Shadow Ball
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM34 |
Shock Wave
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM41 |
Torment
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM66 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power:
225 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM85 |
Dream Eater
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM89 |
U-turn
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User switches out immediately after attacking.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power:
75 Acc: 95
PP: 30
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