Purrloin PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Purrloin Pokedex Guide

Discover Purrloin battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Purrloin. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Purrloin in PokeRogueDex.

Purrloin Sprites

PokeRogue Dex pokemon Purrloin | pokeroguedex.netPokeRogue Dex pokemon Purrloin | pokeroguedex.net

Purrloin Pokémon Abilities

PickupThe Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon held during a battle.
LimberIts limber body protects the Pokémon from paralysis.
Unburden (N)Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon's held item is used or lost.
PranksterGives priority to a status move.

Purrloin Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP41
Attack50
Defense37
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def37
Speed66
Sum281

Purrloin Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight10.1Kg
Starter Cost3
TypesDark

Purrloin Evolution Chart

Purrloin Type Matchups

Purrloin Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire1
Water1
Electric1
Grass1
Ice1
Fighting2
Poison1
Ground1
Flying1
Psychic0
Bug2
Rock1
Ghost0.5
Dragon1
Dark0.5
Steel1
Fairy2

Purrloin Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire1
Water1
Electric1
Grass1
Ice1
Fighting0.5
Poison1
Ground1
Flying1
Psychic2
Bug1
Rock1
Ghost2
Dragon1
Dark0.5
Steel1
Fairy0.5

Purrloin Egg Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Encore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-1005The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Assist
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.
Parting Shot
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.
Wicked Blow
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net751005The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

Purrloin Level Up Moves

LevelNameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
1Scratch
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010035Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1Growl
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10040The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
4Sand Attack
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net-10015Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
5Fake Out
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010010This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.
12Fury Swipes
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net188015The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
16Torment (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
21Assurance
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010010If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
24Hone Claws
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net--15The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
28Sucker Punch
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net701005This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
32Nasty Plot
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp Atk stat.
36Night Slash
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net7010015The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
40Play Rough
Fairy
pokemon FAIRY | pokeroguedex.net909010The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

Purrloin Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Pay Day
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010020Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
Cut
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net509530The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Thunder Wave
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net-9020The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Screech
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8540An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swift
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net60-20Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Dream Eater
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net10010015The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Rest
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Substitute (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010025The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Protect
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Charm
Fairy
pokemon FAIRY | pokeroguedex.net-10020The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Swagger
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Baton Pass
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--40The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Encore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-1005The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Iron Tail
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net1007515The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Hidden Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Rain Dance
Water
pokemon WATER | pokeroguedex.net--5The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Sunny Day
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net--5The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Psych Up
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Shadow Ball
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Torment (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Facade
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Taunt (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Trick (N)
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Knock Off
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6510020The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Hyper Voice
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Fake Tears
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp Def stat.
Aerial Ace
Flying
pokemon FLYING | pokeroguedex.net60-20The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Covet
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010025The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
U-turn
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net7010020After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Payback
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net5010010The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Assurance
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010010If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Embargo (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
Dark Pulse
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Seed Bomb
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Nasty Plot
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp Atk stat.
Shadow Claw
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Gunk Shot
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net120805The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Grass Knot
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net-10020The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Hone Claws
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net--15The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Foul Play
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net9510015The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
Round (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Echoed Voice
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010015The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
Snarl
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net559515The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Play Rough
Fairy
pokemon FAIRY | pokeroguedex.net909010The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Confide
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Lash Out (P)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net751005The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user's stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Tera Blast (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.