Double-Edge
Learned at Lv. 40
Legends Arceus
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
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#432
POKÉDEX No. #432
Purugly
Tiger Cat Pokémon
It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
Weak to
Fighting
Height1.0 m
Weight43.8 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP71252–346
- Attack82152–289
- Defense64119–249
- Sp. Atk64119–249
- Sp. Def59110–238
- Speed112206–355
Total452
/ 720
BST452
53 percentile (1025)+20 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Gray
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Glameow#431Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #432 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #77 |
| Hisui | #153 |
| Original Sinnoh | #77 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
158
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Fast
(4x³) / (5)Exp at Lv. 50
100,000
Exp at Lv. 100
800,000
Wild Held Items
Cheri Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 38
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Purugly
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Profile
Strategic Insight
Purugly's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 452, Purugly plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 112, while Special Defense (59) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Normal typing leaves Purugly with 1 weakness against 0 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 0 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Purugly in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
43.8 kg
TypeNormal
Abilities
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Prevents confusion.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
25%
♀
75%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Purugly?
Purugly is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Purugly's weaknesses?
Purugly takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Purugly evolve?
Purugly is the final form of the Glameow → Purugly evolution line.
What are Purugly's base stats?
Purugly has a base stat total of 452: HP 71, Attack 82, Defense 64, Sp. Atk 64, Sp. Def 59, Speed 112. Its highest stat is Speed (112).
