Prankster gives priority to its status moves, letting Liepard hit way above its stat class. Dark typing helps — Psychic moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Been around since Gen 5. Known as the Cruel Pokemon.
Liepard's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
These Pokémon vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur.
Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
Liepard Weakness
GoodType-wise, Liepard takes extra damage from Fighting and Bug. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. At base 106 Speed, Liepard outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Liepard is the evolved form of Purrloin. Breeding produces Purrloin eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Purrloin gave Liepard the biggest boost in Speed (+40), bringing the total to 446 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Liepard to get Purrloin eggs easily using 180 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Encore and 5 more.
The Sash lets Liepard ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Prankster squeezes extra value from the position. Max Attack and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Best Liepard Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Sucker Punch
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Charm and Covet give Liepard options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Flying coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Foul Play and Night Slash. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
14 encounter spots for Liepard at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Liepard in Black & White
To get Liepard, start by catching Purrloin through walking encounters at Lv. 4-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PurrloinEFFORTLESSDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGrassLv.8-11CommonEarlyAnyEFFORTLESSDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGrassLv.8-11CommonEarlyAnyEASYRoute 2BlackGrassLv.4-5UncommonEarlyRouteAnyEASYRoute 2WhiteGrassLv.4-5UncommonEarlyRouteAnyEASYRoute 3WhiteGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteAnyEASYRoute 3BlackGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteAnyEASYRoute 3WhiteGrassLv.11UncommonEarlyRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 3BlackGrassLv.11UncommonEarlyRouteAnyDouble grass
Step 2Liepard ✓EASYRoute 16BlackGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 16WhiteGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 5WhiteGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 5BlackGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 5WhiteGrassLv.23-25UncommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 5BlackGrassLv.23-25UncommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 16WhiteGrassLv.24-25UncommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 16BlackGrassLv.24-25UncommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 9BlackGrassLv.33UncommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 9WhiteGrassLv.33UncommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 9BlackGrassLv.38UncommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 9WhiteGrassLv.38UncommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGrassLv.47UncommonPostAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGrassLv.47UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Purrloin (Step 1)
Don't let Liepard's 446 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot.
Purrloin evolves into Liepard at level 20. Liepard is the fully evolved form. It sits at 446 BST in its evolved form.
Run Prankster on Liepard. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Liepard also gets Limber and Unburden, but they don't compare.
Liepard fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 88 Attack). Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Liepard appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Liepard has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A