Purugly's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.
Purugly is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. At base 112 Speed, Purugly outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape can KO Purugly with Drain Punch (99-117%). Machamp's Stone Edge hits Purugly for 61-72%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Machamp builds →Stone Edge61-72% Bullet Punch24-29% Knock Off40-47% | ||
Purugly is the evolved form of Glameow. Breeding produces Glameow eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Glameow gave Purugly the biggest boost in Attack (+27), bringing the total to 452 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Purugly to get Glameow eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Purugly keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Normalgem gives it extra utility, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and utility options prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Play Rough
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Last Resort
- Protect
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Last Resort
- Protect
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Purugly's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, and coverage across 8 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Purugly cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Purugly cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Purugly cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
decent spawn rates for Purugly across 3 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Purugly in Legends: Arceus
The path to Purugly starts with Glameow at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GlameowCrossing SlopeGrassUncommonGlacier TerraceGrass IceUncommonVeilstone CapeGrassUncommon
Step 2Purugly ✓Crossing SlopeGrassUncommonGlacier TerraceGrass IceUncommonVeilstone CapeGrassUncommonor evolve from Glameow (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 7 locations for Purugly in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Purugly in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Purugly starts with Glameow at Lv. 25-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GlameowRoute 218Grass Lv.29-30 Route15%MidRoute 222Grass Lv.40 Route20%LateGrassland CaveGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Purugly ✓Grassland CaveGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSunlit CavernGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogRoute 222Grass Lv.41-42 Route15%LateRoute 229Grass Lv.50 Route10%Postor evolve from Glameow (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Purugly in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Glameow over from Pearl, Omega Ruby, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Purugly in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain GlameowAlso found in:
Step 2Purugly ✓
No wild encounters for Purugly in Sun & Moon. Bring Glameow over from Pearl, Omega Ruby, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Purugly in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Glameow
Also found in:
- Step 2Purugly ✓
Don't let Purugly's 452 base stat total fool you. Thick Fat is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot.
Purugly's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Purugly's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Run Thick Fat on Purugly. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Purugly also gets Own Tempo and Defiant, but they don't compare.
Purugly fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
The core moveset is Knock Off, U Turn, Taunt, and Retaliate. Knock Off leads at 24% usage. Retaliate provides reliable STAB damage.
Purugly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 11 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- 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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
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