Thick Fat halves Fire and Ice for Purugly at C-Tier in HeartGold and SoulSilver. 112 Speed is fast but a shallow movepool limits the Normal-type to Return and Sucker Punch.
Ability 1Thick FatAbility 1Halves damage from fire and ice moves.Ability 2Own TempoAbility 2Prevents confusion.
452HP71Attack82Defense64Speed112Sp.Def59Sp.Atk64
Glameow
Purugly
Weak to
Physical
Pivot
112Speed · Fast

Is Purugly Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?

Glameow evolves at level 38. Normal with AbilityThick Fat. Fast Normal-type but no standout matchups. Breed-only chain for a mediocre result.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGGEEGGGEGGGGGGGGGGGEFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8BrockGym 9MistyGym 10SurgeGym 11ErikaGym 12JanineGym 13SabrinaGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16PuruglyTradeWillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4LanceChamp*
Falkner
Gym 1
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleSand Attack
You Win
Pidgeotto
Lv 13
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleRoostGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.

Even
Scyther
Lv 17
BugFlying
Technician
Quick AttackLeerU TurnFocus Energy
You Win
Kakuna
Lv 15
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison Sting
You Win
Metapod
Lv 15
Bug
Shed Skin
Tackle
Whitney
Gym 3
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 17
Normal
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
You Win
Miltank
Lv 19
Normal
Scrappy
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Even

Purugly trades roughly evenly with Morty's team.

You Win
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Even
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseNightmare
Even
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookSucker Punch
You Win
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
CurseMean LookSucker PunchNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Even

Purugly trades roughly evenly with Chuck's team.

Even
Primeape
Lv 29
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerDouble TeamFocus PunchRock Slide
Even
Poliwrath
Lv 31
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisSurfFocus PunchBody Slam
Jasmine
Gym 6
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Jasmine's team.

You Win
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
You Win
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Even
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Sturdy
ScreechSandstormRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.

Easy KO
Seel
Lv 30
Water
Thick Fat
SnoreHailIcy WindRest
You Win
Dewgong
Lv 32
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Sleep TalkIce ShardAurora BeamRest
You Win
Piloswine
Lv 34
IceGround
Snow Cloak
HailIce FangMud BombBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Clair's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 38
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterDragon RageBiteDragon Pulse
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveFire BlastSlamDragon Pulse
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveAqua TailSlamDragon Pulse
Even
Kingdra
Lv 41
WaterDragon
Sniper
SmokescreenHydro PumpHyper BeamDragon Pulse
Brock
Gym 9
Even

Purugly trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Graveler
Lv 51
RockGround
Sturdy
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 51
GroundRock
Rock Head
SandstormScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
Even
Omastar
Lv 53
RockWater
Shell Armor
Ancient PowerBrineProtectSpike Cannon
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Sturdy
Iron TailRock SlideScreechSandstorm
Even
Kabutops
Lv 52
RockWater
Battle Armor
Rock SlideAqua JetEndureGiga Drain
Misty
Gym 10
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.

You Win
Golduck
Lv 49
Water
Damp
Water PulseDisablePsych UpPsychic
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 49
WaterGround
Water Absorb
Water PulseAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
You Win
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Shell Armor
Water PulseSingIce BeamBody Slam
Even
Starmie
Lv 54
WaterPsychic
Natural Cure
Water PulseConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Lt. Surge
Gym 11
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

Easy KO
Raichu
Lv 51
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackShock WaveDouble Team
You Win
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveDouble TeamShock WaveLight Screen
You Win
Magneton
Lv 47
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
SupersonicDouble TeamShock WaveMirror Shot
You Win
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
ScreechDouble TeamSelf DestructCharge Beam
You Win
Electabuzz
Lv 53
Electric
Static
Quick AttackShock WaveLight ScreenLow Kick
Erika
Gym 12
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

Easy KO
Jumpluff
Lv 51
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
U TurnLeech SeedSunny DayGiga Drain
You Win
Tangela
Lv 52
Grass
Chlorophyll
Ancient PowerWring OutGiga DrainSleep Powder
You Win
Victreebel
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGrass KnotLeaf Storm
You Win
Bellossom
Lv 56
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGiga DrainSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 13
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.

You Win
Crobat
Lv 47
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Even
Weezing
Lv 44
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Double HitSludge BombToxicExplosion
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Scary FacePoison JabPin MissilePsychic
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Pin MissilePoison JabSwaggerNight Shade
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 50
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
Sludge BombDouble TeamSignal BeamPsychic
Sabrina
Gym 14
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Espeon
Lv 53
Psychic
Synchronize
Shadow BallSkill SwapCalm MindPsychic
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Filter
MimicLight ScreenSkill SwapPsychic
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 55
Psychic
Inner Focus
Skill SwapPsychicEnergy BallReflect
Blaine
Gym 15
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Magcargo
Lv 54
FireRock
Flame Body
Sunny DaySmogOverheatRock Slide
You Win
Magmar
Lv 54
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchOverheatSunny DayConfuse Ray
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 59
Fire
Flash Fire
Quick AttackFlare BlitzBounceOverheat
Blue
Gym 16
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.

Easy KO
Exeggutor
Lv 55
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Leaf StormPsychicHypnosisTrick Room
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarDragon PulseFlare BlitzExtreme Speed
Risky
Rhydon
Lv 58
GroundRock
Rock Head
MegahornStone EdgeThunder FangEarthquake
Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Ice FangWaterfallDragon DanceReturn
You Win
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
No Guard
Dynamic PunchEarthquakeStone EdgeThunder Punch
You Win
Pidgeot
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Tangled Feet
ReturnWhirlwindAir SlashMirror Move
Will
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.

You Win
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
U TurnMe FirstConfuse RayPsychic
You Win
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
Easy KO
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Own Tempo
CurseAmnesiaWater PulsePsychic
You Win
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Early Bird
Aerial AceOminous WindConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Insomnia
Poison JabSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
SupersonicGustPsychicToxic
Risky
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionToxic Spikes
You Win
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Sticky Hold
MinimizeScreechGunk ShotToxic
You Win
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackPoison Fang
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

You Win
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Technician
CounterQuick AttackDigTriple Kick
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Reckless
SwaggerFocus EnergyHigh Jump KickBlaze Kick
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Iron Fist
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchBullet Punch
Even
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Sturdy
Dragon BreathEarthquakeSandstormRock Slide
Even
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
No Guard
Rock SlideForesightRevengeCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.

You Win
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Double TeamConfuse RayFeint AttackPayback
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidMoonlightPetal Dance
Even
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
LickSpiteFocus BlastDestiny Bond
Easy KO
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Super Luck
PluckWhirlwindSucker PunchFeint Attack
You Win
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Flash Fire
Nasty PlotDark PulseFlamethrowerCrunch
Lance
Champion
Even

Purugly trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 46
WaterFlying
Intimidate
FlailDragon PulseWaterfallIce Fang
Even
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushThunderHyper Beam
Even
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushBlizzardHyper Beam
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 48
RockFlying
Pressure
Aerial AceCrunchRock SlideThunder Fang
You Win
Charizard
Lv 48
FireFlying
Blaze
Shadow ClawAir SlashDragon ClawFire Fang
Even
Dragonite
Lv 50
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Fire BlastSafeguardOutrageHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
C

Purugly cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 38.

View Purugly locations

How to Get Purugly in HeartGold & SoulSilver

No wild encounters for Purugly in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Bring Glameow over from Diamond & Pearl and evolve it into Purugly, as the step cards below show.

How to Obtain Purugly in HGSS

  1. Glameow
    Step 1Obtain Glameow
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Glacier Terrace. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Purugly
    Step 2Purugly ✓

How to Get Shiny Purugly in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Purugly is absent from these games, so raise a shiny Glameow in Diamond or Pearl and bring it across. See every game where Shiny Purugly can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Purugly in HeartGold & SoulSilverNormal
Shiny Purugly in HeartGold & SoulSilver Shiny
Color ShiftGraytoPurple
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Purugly Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Purugly Weakness

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.

Purugly Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Purugly Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Purugly Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Purugly

Hariyama
Hariyama
Fighting
B
Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
A
Blaziken
Blaziken
FireFighting
C
Gallade
Gallade
PsychicFighting
B
Toxicroak
Toxicroak
PoisonFighting
C

Purugly Evolutions

Purugly is the evolved form of Glameow. Breeding produces Glameow eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. 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

2 Forms
Glameow
#431Glameow
38
Transfer Only
Purugly
#432Purugly
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Glameow
Normal
Purugly
Normal
HP
49
71+22
ATK
55
82+27
DEF
42
64+22
SP.ATK
42
64+22
SP.DEF
37
59+22
SPE
85
112+27
BST
310E-Tier
452C-Tier+142
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Purugly to get Glameow eggs easily using 131 partners from the Field egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Bite, Fake Tears and 4 more.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂25.0%♀75.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

HGSS Purugly Best Moveset

112 Speed is elite, but 82 Attack behind it struggles against anything bulky. AbilityThick Fat halves Fire and Ice damage for some defensive value. The moveset outruns nearly everything and threatens almost nothing.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Thick Fat
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Purugly
Jolly+SPE

Purugly best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • U Turn
  • Shadow Claw
  • Fake OutSTAB
  • ReturnSTAB

Moves List

Breeding opens up real options for Purugly. Assurance and Bite come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hyper Beam and Last Resort and coverage across 8 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Fake Out+3
B6010010Normal
Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
—6010035Normal
Lv 5
Scratch
—6010035Normal
Lv 8
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 13
Hypnosis
D—7020Psychic
Lv 17
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Lv 20
Fury Swipes
—278015Normal
Lv 25
Charm
——10020Normal
Lv 29
Assist
———20Normal
Lv 32
Captivate
——10020Normal
Lv 37
Slash
—10510020Normal
Lv 38
Swagger
——9015Normal
Lv 45
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Lv 53
Attract
——10015Normal

TM Moves

All 29 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM40
Aerial AceMt. Mortarnot until badge 8
D60—20Flying
TM45——10015Normal
TM28
DigNational Parkbadge 2
C8010010Ground
TM21
FrustrationCeladon Department Storebadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
D9010015Normal
TM15B225905Normal
TM23C1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftGoldenrod Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM66
PaybackRoute 35badge 2
D5010010Dark
TM17C——10Normal
TM44
RestRoute 31badge 2
C——10Psychic
TM05
Roar-6Route 32badge 2
C——20Normal
TM43
Secret PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
—10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallPrize for defeating Mortybadge 4
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow ClawRoute 42badge 3
B7010015Ghost
TM49
Snatch+4Team Rocket HQbadge 6
———10Dark
TM90
SubstituteGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM87
SwaggerOlivine Lighthousebadge 4
——9015Normal
TM12A—10020Dark
TM46
ThiefTeam Rocket HQbadge 6
D6010025Dark
TM25D1207010Electric
TM24
ThunderboltGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
D9510015Electric
TM89B7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Assurance
—5010010Dark
Egg
Bite
D6010025Dark
Egg
Fake Tears
——10020Dark
Egg
Flail
D—10015Normal
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D6010030Normal
Egg
Sand Attack
D—10015Ground
Egg
Tail Whip
——10030Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Fury Cutter
—109520Bug
Tutor
Headbutt
C10510015Normal
Tutor
Knock Off
D6510020Dark
Tutor
Last Resort
B1951005Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Rollout
—309020Rock
Tutor
Snore
D6010015Normal
Tutor
Sucker Punch+1
D801005Dark
Tutor
Super Fang
D—9010Normal
Tutor
Swift
—90—20Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Sucker Punch+1
D801005Dark

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP71
C
Attack82
C
Defense64
C
Sp. Atk64
C
Sp. Def59
D
Speed112
B
Total452
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.0 m
Weight43.8 kg
Base XP158
Abilities
Thick Fat
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Own Tempo
Prevents confusion.
Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Speed training target
Pokedex Entry

It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.

Pokemon HeartGold / Pokemon SoulSilver

Purugly HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Purugly plays as a pivot. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move. Return is the primary attack.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Purugly pairs best with Weavile, Skuntank, and Floatzel. Weavile has Good synergy and covers what Purugly can't handle on its own.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Jolly is the go-to nature for Purugly. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the pivot role.

  • No. Purugly isn't catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Catch one in Pearl, then trade it over.

Game Availability

Purugly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 11 games across 6 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.

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