Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Purugly | Locations, Moves, Evolutions

Purugly

NORMAL

Tiger Cat Pokémon

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 has a Fast growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield, and we recommend the Naive Nature, based on 452 combined Base Stats.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	71	252	346
C	Attack	82	152	289
E	Defense	64	119	249
D	Special Attack	64	119	249
E	Special Defense	59	110	238
C	Speed	112	206	355
C	Total	452

Best Held Items	Silk Scarf
Best Nature	Naive ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Special Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Items
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)

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.

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How To Evolve Purugly in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Glameow requires (Level 38) to evolve into Purugly.

Base	→	First Evo
Glameow NORMAL	Level 38	Purugly NORMAL

Where To Find Purugly in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Purugly has no spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. However, you can find the Unevolved form, Lv. 50 Purugly, within the Route 229 location using the Walking method.

– Walking through Grass.
– Fishing using an Old Rod.
– Fishing using an Good Rod.
– Fishing using an Super Rod.
– Surfing the Water.
– Found in Honey Trees.
– Obtained as a Gift.
– Revive from a Fossil.
– Obtained through Trade.
– Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)
Lv. 22
Shieldon

20 - 5%

Pokemon with a Pinkish Background Color are only found in Shining Pearl Exclusive
Lv. 18
Cranidos

20 - 5%

Pokemon with a Bluish Background Color are only found in Brilliant Diamond Exclusive

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	Pokemon Spawns
Route 218	Lv. 29-30 Glameow 20 - 5%
Route 222	Lv. 40 Glameow 20 - 5% Lv. 41-42 Purugly 20 - 5%
Route 229	Lv. 50 Purugly 20 - 5%

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
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Purugly Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING
B	Lucario FIGHTING STEEL
B	Gallade PSYCHIC FIGHTING
B	Poliwrath WATER FIGHTING
B	Machamp FIGHTING

What pokemon is Purugly Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Giratina Origin Forme GHOST DRAGON
S	Giratina Altered Forme GHOST DRAGON
B	Dusknoir GHOST
B	Gengar GHOST POISON
C	Drifblim GHOST FLYING

Best Purugly Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Purugly Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
45	Body Slam	Physical	127.5	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
37	Slash	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
17	Feint Attack	Physical	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
1	Fake Out	Physical	60	100	10	User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.

Best Moveset for Purugly TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Purugly Level Up Moves

List of Moves Purugly can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
29	Assist NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User performs a move known by its allies at random.
52	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
45	Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
32	Captivate NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Attack if opposite gender.
25	Charm FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Fake Out NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
17	Feint Attack DARK	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
20	Fury Swipes NORMAL	Power: 27 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
60	Hone Claws DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
13	Hypnosis PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
1	Scratch NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
37	Slash NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
1	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.

Purugly TM Moves

List of Moves Purugly can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM78	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM100	Confide NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM85	Dream Eater PSYCHIC	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM49	Echoed Voice NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Power increases each turn.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM21	Frustration NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power decreases with higher Friendship.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM10	Hidden Power NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Type and power depends on user's IVs.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM27	Return NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power increases with higher Friendship.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM48	Round NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM88	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM06	Toxic POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM89	U-turn BUG	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM01	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.

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