For Legends: Z-A, we rate Slurpuff B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 480 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Sticky Web with Focus Sash is the standard set.

What is Slurpuff weak to?

In Legends: Z-A, watch for Nidoking (Poison) and Metagross (Steel) when using Slurpuff. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Slurpuff?

Sweet Veil prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping. That's the one you want on Slurpuff. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Slurpuff play in battle?

Base 72 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Slurpuff is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

What counters Slurpuff?

For Legends: Z-A, Slurpuff has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.

Slurpuff - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

BTier

72Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

An unusually even spread gives Slurpuff flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Speed isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 2 Defense EVs.

Base Stats

Above

HP82

Attack80

Defense86

Sp. Atk85

Sp. Def75

Speed72

Total480

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate140 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.8 m

Weight5.0 kg

Base XP168

Abilities

Sweet VeilRare

Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

UnburdenHATop Pick

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

No Legends Z A entries available

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Slurpuff Weakness

Poison and Steel moves hit Slurpuff for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. With 82 HP and balanced defenses, Slurpuff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Slurpuff Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Poison, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Bug, Dark
0x (Immune)	Dragon

Type ChartGood

2Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Poison Steel

½xResist

Fighting Bug Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Dragon

STAB (3)

Fighting Dragon Dark

How to Beat Slurpuff in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)

Gholdengo SteelGhost	S
Steel is super effective against SlurpuffView Gholdengo →
Foongus GrassPoison	A
Poison is super effective against SlurpuffView Foongus →
Metagross SteelPsychic	A
Steel is super effective against SlurpuffView Metagross →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

Getting Slurpuff requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Swirlix. Breed this form to get Swirlix eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+32 over Swirlix), and Slurpuff peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#684Swirlix

Trade + Whipped Dream

#685Slurpuff

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Swirlix

Fairy

Slurpuff

Fairy

82+20

ATK

80+32

DEF

86+20

SP.ATK

85+26

SP.DEF

75+18

SPE

72+23

BST

341D-Tier

480B-Tier+139

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Slurpuff Best Moveset

Slurpuff leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to get Sticky Web up. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.

Best Build

Highly recommended

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Unburden

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Slurpuff

Adamant+ATK

Slurpuff best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Sticky Web
EndeavorCoverage
Misty ExplosionSTAB
FlamethrowerCoverage

Recommended Teammates

ExcadrillDecent

GreninjaDecent

AegislashDecent

Moves

Leveling does the heavy lifting. Slurpuff picks up Energy Ball and Play Rough along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 6

Fairy Wind

—4010030Fairy

Lv 12

Draining Kiss

C5010010Fairy

Lv 15

Fake Tears

C—10020Dark

Lv 18

Amnesia

C——20Psychic

Lv 21

String Shot

C—9540Bug

Lv 24

Cotton Guard

C——10Grass

Lv 27

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

Lv 32

Wish

C——10Normal

Lv 36

Play Rough

B909010Fairy

Lv 40

Sticky Web

S——20Bug

TM Moves

TM06

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM92

Dazzling Gleam

C8010010Fairy

TM131

Drain Punch

B7510010Fighting

TM127

Dream Eater

C10010015Psychic

TM35

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM26

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM109

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM62

Flamethrower

A9010015Fire

TM55

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM44

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM99

Metronome

C——10Normal

TM119

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

TM20

Play Rough

B909010Fairy

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM63

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM51

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM48

Self-Destruct

B2001005Normal

TM117

Silver Wind

—601005Bug

TM85

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM73

Surf

C9010015Water

TM30

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM67

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Slurpuff doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Slurpuff can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Slurpuff in Legends: Z-A

No wild encounters for Slurpuff in Legends: Z-A. Bring Swirlix over from X or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

Trade Evolution Required — Requires trading with another player

How to Obtain Slurpuff in Legends: Z-A

Step 1Obtain Swirlix
Also found in:
X Sword
Trade + Whipped Dream
Step 2Slurpuff ✓

Slurpuff Guide

For Legends: Z-A, we rate Slurpuff B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 480 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Sticky Web with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, watch for Nidoking (Poison) and Metagross (Steel) when using Slurpuff. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Sweet Veil prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping. That's the one you want on Slurpuff. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 72 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Slurpuff is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Legends: Z-A, Slurpuff has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

Slurpuff joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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