Purugly (Pokémon)

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Glameow #431: Glameow
Pokémon
#433: Chingling Chingling
Purugly
ブニャット Bunyatto
#432
432Purugly.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Normal Unknown
Category
Tiger Cat Pokémon
Abilities
Thick Fat or Own Tempo Defiant
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#077
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-040
Oblivia
R-163 N-148
Height
3'03"
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
96.6 lbs.
Imperial
43.8 kg
Metric
Dex color
Gray
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F432.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
25% male, 75% female
Breeding
Field group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Base Exp.: 183 Battle Exp.: 1831*

Purugly (Japanese: ブニャット Bunyatto) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Glameow starting at level 38.

Biology

Physiology

Purugly looks like a big gray and white cat, with a tail similar to Glameow. It is significantly fatter than Glameow, and as thus no longer can possess the Limber Ability. It still has a crescent-shaped head. Its ears are pointed and colored purple. It has whiskers with a zigzag-like pattern at the end of them. The frilly portion of its tail is now forked, but it usually keeps it clasped around its waist.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Despite appearing very sluggish, when angered, Purugly will not be reluctant to attack and can be quite fast. Being fully evolved Pokémon, they can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Purugly attempt to make themselves look larger and more intimidating than they actually are. They do this by cinching their waists with their forked tails. They barge into the nests of other Pokémon and claim them for themselves.

Habitat

Purugly nest in both urban areas and heavily wooded forests. They are also known to frighten off other Pokémon simply to claim their nests as their own.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Purugly in the anime

Major appearances

Mars's Purugly appeared in Double Team Turnover!, along with its Trainer. It appeared again in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.

Mamie's Glameow evolved into a Purugly in For The Love Of Meowth, after it was hurt by James's Carnivine.

Minor appearances

Purugly first appeared in a cameo in The Rise of Darkrai on a rooftop.

A Purugly belonging to a Coordinator appeared in Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!. It was used along with a Roserade for the Double Performance required during the Daybreak Contest.

A Purugly made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

Purugly also made a small cameo at the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP178 Purugly Dawn's Pokédex Purugly, the Tiger Cat Pokémon, and the evolved form of Glameow. By rounding its tail around itself, it can appear to be bigger, and when locking eyes with another, it can stare forever.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Purugly appears in Pokémon Adventures under the ownership of Mars. While bulky, Purugly is a powerful battler that aided her escape from the Valley Windworks. Mars later calls upon Purugly to battle Diamond, defeating the Drifblim Fantina entrusted to him.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Purugly also appears as one of Mars's Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, and was sent out to fight Hareta and Jun. Purugly had the upper hand when it cut the power to the Valley Windworks, but Hareta's Shinx solved the problem by restoring power with its Spark. It later battled, and was quickly defeated by, Deoxys.

In the TCG

Main article: Purugly (TCG)

Game data

NPC Appearances

201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Purugly appears as one of the chief commanders of a gang that was enlisted by Kyurem to help eliminate any humans that came to the Pokémon world to stop the Bittercold. At the Glacier Palace, it gets together a group of Excadrill as part of helping to ward off the player, partner, and their teammates.

201 Spoilers end here. 201

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon's nest and claims it as its own.
Pearl To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
Platinum It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
HeartGold It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
White
Black 2 It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Routes 222 and 229 (Pearl only)
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Evolve Glameow (White 2 only)
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Evolve from Glameow
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Gates to Infinity
Magnagate dungeons, Worldcore, Miragesands, Rusty Mountain, Jaws of the Abyss (Golden Chamber),
Cape at the Edge, Moonlit Forest (Mapless Street), Smoking Mountain (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Cargo Ship
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Old Mansion
Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley

Held Items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl Cheri Berry Cheri Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
71
131 - 178 252 - 346
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
64
62 - 127 119 - 249
64
62 - 127 119 - 249
59
57 - 122 110 - 238
112
105 - 180 206 - 355
Total:
452
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/4 ★★☆☆
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
1/2
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10
00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
055 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
088 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
1313 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
1717 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
2020 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
2525 Charm Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
2929 Assist Normal Status 0000 —% 20
3232 Captivate Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3737 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3838 Swagger Normal Status 0000 09090% 15
4545 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
5252 Attract Normal Status 0000 100100% 15
6060 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Purugly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Purugly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
RattataRaticateMeowthPersianMankeyPrimeape
UmbreonGirafarigDonphanPoochyenaMightyenaWeavile
TepigPigniteEmboarPurrloinLiepardWoobat
SwoobatSandileKrokorokKrookodile
Assurance Dark Physical 50 100% 10
RattataRaticateEkansArbokMeowthPersian
GrowlitheArcanineEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareon
EspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSnubbullGranbull
HoundourHoundoomPoochyenaMightyenaLoudredExploud
MawileElectrikeManectricSeviperAbsolShinx
LuxioLuxrayHippopotasHippowdonPatratWatchog
LillipupHerdierStoutlandPansageSimisagePansear
SimisearPanpourSimipourSandileKrokorokKrookodile
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
TeddiursaUrsaringMawileZoruaZoroark
Fake Tears Dark Status 100% 20
DunsparcePhanpyDonphanZigzagoonLinooneSlakoth
VigorothSlakingTorkoalSpindaCubchooBeartic
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceonAipomAmbipomPhanpyDonphan
PachirisuLillipupHerdierStoutlandMinccinoCinccino
Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
RattataRaticatePikachuRaichuVulpixNinetales
RapidashEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeon
UmbreonLeafeonGlaceonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosion
SentretFurretSneaselWeavileTorchicCombusken
BlazikenElectrikeManectricZangooseAbsolPachirisu
BuizelFloatzelBunearyLopunnyLucarioBlitzle
ZebstrikaEmolga
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
SandshrewSandslashDiglettDugtrioFarfetch'dEevee
VaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeon
GlaceonAipomAmbipomStantlerTorchicCombusken
BlazikenPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneHippopotas
HippowdonPatratWatchogPurrloinLiepardSandile
KrokorokKrookodileScraggyScraftyDeerlingSawsbuck
Sand-Attack Ground Status 100% 15
PurrloinLiepardHeatmor
Snatch Dark Status —% 10
RattataRaticatePikachuRaichuVulpixNinetales
PsyduckGolduckPonytaRapidashRhyhornRhydon
RhyperiorTaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareon
EspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonAipomAmbipom
WooperQuagsireSnubbullGranbullZigzagoonLinoone
SkittyDelcattyKecleonTepigPigniteEmboar
OshawottDewottSamurottBlitzleZebstrikaEmolga
Tail Whip Normal Status 100% 30
SkittyDelcattyMinccinoCinccino
Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Purugly in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Purugly in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Purugly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
B W B2 W2 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snatch Dark Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Super Fang Normal Physical 90% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Purugly can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Purugly cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Purugly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Glameow (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5
Glameow (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purugly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Purugly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 432.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: Normal PA.png
( Normal )
Field move: Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks with shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  Normal Assist.png
( Normal )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Glameow
Unevolved
Glameow
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 38


Purugly
First evolution
Purugly
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 432.png Spr 4p 432.png Spr 4h 432.png Spr b 4d 432.png
Spr 4d 432 s.png Spr 4p 432 s.png Spr 4h 432 s.png Spr b 4d 432 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 432.png Spr 5b2 432.png Spr b 5b 432.png
Spr 5b 432 s.png Spr 5b2 432 s.png Spr b 5b 432 s.png
Purugly For other sprites and images, please see Purugly images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Purugly is the only Pokémon with a 452 base stat total.
  • Despite many Pokédex entries stating that it wraps its tail around its body to appear bigger, in For The Love Of Meowth the tail is shown to act like a corset.
    • Also, these entries mention Purugly having twin tails, but it always seems to have just one.

Origin

Purugly is based on a wild tiger cat, though its appearance is closer to an overweight tabby cat.

Name origin

Purugly is a combination of purr and ugly.

Bunyatto may be a combination of デブ debu (fat), ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes), and cat. Bu may also derive from 不細工 busaiku (ugly).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ブニャット Bunyatto From デブ debu (fat), ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes), and cat. Bu may also derive from 不細工 busaiku (ugly).
France Flag.png French Chaffreux From chat and affreux
Spain Flag.png Spanish Purugly Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Shnurgarst From schnurren and garstig
Italy Flag.png Italian Purugly Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 몬냥이 Monnyang-i
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 東施喵 Dōng Shī Miāo 東施 comes from the idiom 東施效顰 Dōngshī xiào pín. Its origin is about an ugly woman, who later earned the nickname "東施" for attempting to imitate 西施 Xī Shī, an extremely beautiful woman. 喵 is the onomatopoetic sound of a cat.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


External links

Glameow #431: Glameow
Pokémon
#433: Chingling Chingling


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