Stats & Training
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
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 |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x84-98% Circle Throw 2x79-93% Arm Thrust 2x25-30% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x84-98% Revenge 2x74-89% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x49-59% Fairy Wind 2x41-49% | ||
Milcery Fairy | D | |
Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x46-54% Disarming Voice 2x36-44% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x49-58% Fairy Wind 2x42-50% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x78-92% Circle Throw 2x71-83% Arm Thrust 2x21-25% | ||
Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x49-58% Fairy Wind 2x39-46% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x81-96% Low Sweep 2x74-88% Revenge 2x71-83% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x46-54% Struggle Bug 2x46-54% Fairy Wind 2x39-46% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x84-99% Revenge 2x84-99% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x106-125%KO Rock Smash 2x67-80% Double Kick 2x51-61% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x51-61% Fairy Wind 2x42-49% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x77-91% Circle Throw 2x71-84% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x48-57% Fairy Wind 2x38-46% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x104-122%KO Low Sweep 2x83-99% Revenge 2x79-93% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x93-111%KO Revenge 2x86-102%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x96-114%KO Low Sweep 2x91-108%KO Circle Throw 2x83-99% Revenge 2x83-99% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x123-146%KO Low Sweep 2x109-128%KO Revenge 2x101-119%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x118-140%KO Draining Kiss 2x66-79% Struggle Bug 2x66-79% Fairy Wind 2x54-64% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x106-125%KO U-turn 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x87-103%KO Revenge 2x80-94% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x96-114%KO Revenge 2x89-106%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x99-117%KO Low Sweep 2x92-108%KO Circle Throw 2x84-100%KO Revenge 2x84-100%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Low Sweep 2x110-131%KO Revenge 2x101-119%KO Rock Smash 2x68-81% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x95-112%KO U-turn 2x58-69% Low Sweep 2x84-99% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x162-191%KO Brick Break 2x123-145%KO Low Sweep 2x105-125%KO Revenge 2x99-117%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x108-127%KO Low Sweep 2x92-109%KO Revenge 2x86-102%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x119-140%KO U-turn 2x73-86% Low Sweep 2x103-122%KO Revenge 2x95-112%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x128-151%KO Submission 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x97-115%KO U-turn 2x60-72% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x166-195%KO Brick Break 2x124-146%KO Low Sweep 2x107-127%KO Revenge 2x101-120%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x110-129%KO Low Sweep 2x95-112%KO Revenge 2x87-102%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x122-144%KO U-turn 2x76-89% Low Sweep 2x106-124%KO Revenge 2x97-115%KO | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x146-172%KO Draining Kiss 2x93-110%KO Disarming Voice 2x74-87% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x160-188%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x135-159%KO Draining Kiss 2x85-101%KO Disarming Voice 2x68-81% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x171-201%KO Flying Press 2x131-154%KO Submission 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x99-116%KO | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x148-175%KO Spirit Break 2x123-146%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Low Sweep 2x72-85% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x169-199%KO Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Low Sweep 2x110-130%KO Revenge 2x102-121%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Clefable threatens a KO with Moonblast (127-149%). Cobalion's Close Combat also KOs at 124-146%.
Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch25-29% Knock Off13-16% | ||
Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x127-149%KO Knock Off6-7% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x124-146%KO | ||
Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x62-74% Drain Punch 2x116-136%KO Knock Off17-20% Facade36-42% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Copycat, Covet, Double Team and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Liepard Best Moveset
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
Liepard best EVs are Defense and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Tears
- Thunder Wave
- Charm
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Hone Claws
- Dark Pulse
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Hone Claws
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Liepard in Sword & Shield
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 PurrloinWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave15%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave15%EarlySandstormRoute 2ShieldGrass Lv.4-6 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2SwordGrass Lv.4-6 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water35%MidOvercastNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water35%MidOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3020%MidSnowstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building15%MidSnowstormWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building15%MidSnowstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building15%MidSandstormWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building15%MidSandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water5%MidSnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water5%MidSnowstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidThunderstormWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidRainingWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidRainingRoute 2 - High LevelShieldGrass Lv.37-40 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 2 - High LevelSwordGrass Lv.37-40 Route30%LateAll Weather
Step 2Liepard ✓Giant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidHeavy FogGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route10%MidSnowstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route10%MidSnowstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateHeavy FogAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordGrass Lv.40-44 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldGrass Lv.40-44 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 7SwordOverworld Lv.37-41 Route15%LateAll WeatherRoute 7ShieldOverworld Lv.37-41 Route15%LateAll WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateOvercastRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSandstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateOvercastRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateThunderstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSandstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateThunderstormor evolve from Purrloin (Step 1)
Liepard Guide
In Sword & Shield, Purrloin evolves into Liepard at level 20. Liepard is the fully evolved form. It sits at 446 BST in its evolved form.
In Sword & Shield, Liepard can work for a story run. 446 BST is average, but Dark typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sword & Shield, 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. Faketears with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
