Liepard Best Moveset
Fast and fragile. 106 Speed fires Dark TermStab on short cooldowns from either 88 Attack or 88 Sp. Atk. The moveset picks physical or special per target and relies on pace over durability. 64/50/50 bulk collapses under anything. No Mega access.
Prankster gave priority Thunder Wave and Encore in Gen V (Black & White). 106 Speed already fast, Prankster made it faster for pure disruption.
Best Moves
Best Build
Liepard best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Sucker Punch
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Same Prankster support in Gen VI (X & Y). Disrupted faster than almost anything. Two gens stable as a utility Dark-type.
Support Moveset
- Encore
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Prankster nerfed against Dark-types in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Lost effectiveness against its own typing. The disruption pool shrank.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Trick
- Knock Off
- Assist
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Four gens from useful disruptor to outclassed in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Better Prankster users with more bulk replaced Liepard everywhere.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Hone Claws
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Liepard Weakness
Type-wise, Liepard takes extra damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Liepard Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Liepard
Scizor can KO Liepard with Close Combat (278-327%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (184-216%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 126-148%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch70-83% Knock Off38-44% U Turn 2x243-287%KO Close Combat 2x278-327%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x184-216%KO Mach Punch 2x99-116%KO Knock Off26-31% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x126-148%KO | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Liepard to get Purrloin eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Liepard
No wild encounters for Liepard in Legends: Z-A. Bring Purrloin over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Liepard in LZA
Step 1Obtain PurrloinLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 19. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dappled Grove · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Liepard ✓
Liepard starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 30 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Liepard in SwSh
Purrloin is your first catch on the way to Liepard. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-44 across 94 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PurrloinWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 45%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%Heavy FogDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%Heavy FogWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 15%SandstormRoute 2Lv.4-6GrassRate 10%All WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 10%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 35%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 30%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 25%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 15%SnowstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 15%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 5%SnowstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 2 - High LevelLv.37-40GrassRate 30%All Weather
Step 2Liepard ✓Giant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44GrassRate 25%All WeatherRoute 7Lv.37-41OverworldRate 15%All WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Intense Sunor evolve from Purrloin (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Liepard in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Purrloin over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Liepard in USUM
- Step 1Obtain PurrloinLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 19. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dappled Grove · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Liepard ✓
No wild encounters for Liepard in Sun & Moon. Bring Purrloin over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Liepard in SM
- Step 1Obtain PurrloinBREEDINGAvailableLeave Liepard with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Purrloin egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dreamyard. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 19. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dappled Grove · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Liepard ✓
Base Stats
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.
Don’t be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon.
Liepard Guide
Liepard can work for a story run. 446 BST is average, but Dark typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
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.
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.
Prankster is the hidden ability. It raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage. Worth hunting for if you want Liepard to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Liepard has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
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