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 3 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.
Don’t be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon.
This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.
Liepard Weakness
AvgType-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.
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 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Copycat, Covet, Double Team and 3 more.
Liepard's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Focus Sash gives it a guaranteed survive from full HP, and the moveset handles sustain. Prankster and max Defense and Speed EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Liepard Moveset
- Fake Tears
- Thunder Wave
- Charm
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Copycat and Covet give Liepard options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Foul Play and Dark Pulse. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 PurrloinEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1460%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1460%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1245%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1245%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower RuinsShieldGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower RuinsSwordGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingHeavy FogEASYDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1520%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1415%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1415%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATERoute 2SwordGrassLv.4-610%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 2ShieldGrassLv.4-610%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1410%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1410%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveIntense SunMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveIntense SunMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveSnowingMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveSnowingMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2835%MidWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2835%MidWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2830%MidWaterRainingEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2830%MidWaterRainingEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidWaterSnowingEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2825%MidWaterSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidSandstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidNormal WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2820%MidSnowstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidThunderstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidSandstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidNormal WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3020%MidSnowstormEASYWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworldLv.26-2915%MidBuildingSnowstormEASYWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworldLv.26-2915%MidBuildingSnowstormEASYWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworldLv.26-2915%MidBuildingSandstormEASYWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworldLv.26-2915%MidBuildingSandstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidWaterThunderstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2810%MidWaterThunderstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidWaterHeavy FogMODERATENorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-2810%MidWaterHeavy FogMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMODERATENorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-285%MidWaterSnowstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-285%MidWaterSnowstormMODERATEWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingHeavy FogMODERATEWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingHeavy FogMODERATEWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingThunderstormMODERATEWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingThunderstormMODERATEWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingRainingMODERATEWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingRainingEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - High LevelShieldGrassLv.37-4030%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - High LevelSwordGrassLv.37-4030%LateRouteAll Weather
Step 2Liepard ✓EASYGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterHeavy FogEASYGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterHeavy FogMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstormMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4030%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4030%LateHeavy FogEASYRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordGrassLv.40-4425%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldGrassLv.40-4425%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 7SwordOverworldLv.37-4115%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 7ShieldOverworldLv.37-4115%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteNormal WeatherMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteNormal WeatherMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstormor 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