ArtworkPokémon Sword & ShieldGalar · 2019#044 in the Galar dex
Purrloin #0509
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Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit.”
“Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.”
Base stats
Base stat total 281
HP
41
Atk
50
Def
37
SpA
50
SpD
37
Spe
66
Total281
Abilities
Moves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 |
| 4 | Sand Attack | Ground | — |
| 5 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 |
| 12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 |
| 16 | Torment | Dark | — |
| 24 | Hone Claws | Dark | — |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 |
| 32 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — |
| 36 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 |
TM / HM moves
Egg move moves
Move tutor moves
Type matchups
How Purrloin takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Fighting2×Bug2×Fairy2×
Resists
Ghost½×Dark½×Psychic0×
Evolution line
Where to find Purrloin in Sword & Shield
Purrloin can't be found in the wild in Sword & Shield— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.