Purrloin (Japanese: チョロネコ Choroneko) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Liepard starting at level 20.
Biology
Purrloin is a primarily purple, feline Pokémon. Its head has tufted fur on its ears and cheeks. There are long, tapered violet markings above its green eyes. It has a diminutive black nose on its creamy muzzle, and a small, oval, cream-colored marking above each eye. Its neck, shoulders, back, and hind paws are also cream-colored. The tip of its tail has a curved, vaguely scythe-like extension. Purrloin is a quadrupedal Pokémon, but it can stand and walk on its hind legs as well.
Purrloin is a mischievous Pokémon that likes to steal from people. Purrloin feels amusement from the frustration of those it steals from. It will put on a cute act in order to get its victims to let their guard down. Should this facade succeed, the victim is left with stinging scratches and broken pride from Purrloin's laughter. However, it is often forgiven even if it is caught stealing due to its charm. When angered, it fights back with its claws. In Galar, Purrloin has a fierce rivalry with Nickit.
Evolution
Purrloin evolves into Liepard.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #015
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Unova B2 W2 : #012
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Black
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They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
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White
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Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
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Black 2
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Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #042
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
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Y
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They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
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Omega Ruby
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Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
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Alpha Sapphire
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They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #044
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit.
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Shield
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Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Route 2, Lake of Outrage, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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41
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101 - 148
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192 - 286
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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37
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37 - 97
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71 - 190
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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37
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37 - 97
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71 - 190
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66
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63 - 129
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123 - 254
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Total: 281
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Purrloin is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Purrloin in Generation VIII
- 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 Purrloin in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Purrloin
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Purrloin
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 66
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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She is a capricious lady. Even with her mischievous behavior, she has a mysterious noble look. No Pokémon hates her.
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Purrloin made its main series debut in Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?, under the ownership of Misha. Oshawott and Meowth both fell in love with Purrloin, but Misha later revealed it was actually a boy and had been tricking them with feminine behavior.
In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, Ricard Nouveau used a Purrloin in a battle against Cilan. It battled Crustle and was eventually defeated by a combination of Shell Smash and Rock Wrecker. Purrloin reappeared in a flashback in Survival of the Striaton Gym!.
In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, Mrs. Ripple owns a Purrloin. Having witnessed the theft of the Eye of Liepard, it tried to help Cilan's investigation, but Cilan was scared of Purrloin. However, it eventually revealed Teaque as the culprit of the theft.
Minor appearances
Purrloin debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.
A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Purrloin.
A Purrloin appeared in a flashback in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
A Purrloin appeared in a flashback in To Catch a Rotom!.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Purrloin was living at Pokémon Hills.
A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.
In Summer of Discovery!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Purrloin attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A Performer's Purrloin appeared in Day Three Blockbusters!.
A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in Confronting the Darkness!.
A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.
A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Purrloin attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.
Three Trainers' Purrloin appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Four Purrloin appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.
Five Purrloin appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Manya's house.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW044
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Purrloin
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Ash's Pokédex
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Purrloin, the Devious Pokémon. Purrloin fools people into letting their guard down so it can steal their possessions. When angered, it uses its claws to fight back.
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Pokémon Evolutions
In The Plan, a Purrloin appeared in a flashback, under the ownership of N. It appeared by his side while N listened to Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town about the liberation of Pokémon.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters BW
N's Purrloin was only shown interacting with him while Clefairy was recording his voice to sell CD's.
Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners
A Purrloin first appeared in BWGP02, where Takurō caught it after it was abandoned by its Trainer.
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Purrloin first appeared in Justice Trainer Shin Appears!, under the ownership of N. It was used to deliver a letter to Togari.
Pokémon RéBURST
Rug has a Purrloin, which she uses as her Burst form.
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Purrloin appeared in An Odd Speech.
A Purrloin appeared in Letting Go, under the ownership of N. He was used to battle Black in Accumula Town.
A Team Plasma Grunt used a Purrloin in Homecoming.
Prior to Unforgettable Memories, Hugh received a Purrloin from his grandfather, and later gave it to his younger sister for her birthday. It was stolen by Team Plasma when Hugh and his sister were out battling.
A Purrloin appeared in PASS40, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax due to the Darkest Day.
In the TCG
- Main article: Purrloin (TCG)
Other appearances
A Purrloin appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.
Trivia
- Purrloin was seen first in the Pokémon Sunday special episode preview on September 6, 2010. It was later removed from the same preview, much like the revelation of Zekrom's secondary type earlier.
- Purrloin is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 281.
- Purrloin shares its category with Morgrem. They are both known as the Devious Pokémon.
Origin
Purrloin appears to be based on a tuxedo cat. Its fur pattern, behavior, and feline influence suggest that it may also be based on a female thief, commonly known as a cat burglar.
Name origin
Purrloin may be a combination of purr (a sound a cat makes) and purloin (to steal).
Choroneko may be a combination of ちょろまかす choromakasu (to pilfer) and 猫 neko (cat).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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チョロネコ Choroneko
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From ちょろまかす choromakasu and 猫 neko
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French
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Chacripan
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From chat and sacripant
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Spanish
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Purrloin
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Same as English name
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German
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Felilou
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From the genus Felis and filou
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Italian
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Purrloin
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Same as English name
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Korean
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쌔비냥 Ssaebinyang
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From 쌔비다 ssabida and 고양이 goyang-i
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Mandarin Chinese
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扒手貓 / 扒手猫 Páshǒumāo
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From 扒手 páshǒu and 貓 / 猫 māo
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Cantonese Chinese
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扒手貓 Pàhsáumāau
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From 扒手 pàhsáu and 貓 māau
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More languages
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Hindi
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चोरोकैट Chorocat
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From चोर chor and cat
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Russian
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Пуррлойн Purrloyn
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โจโรเนโกะ Choroneko
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
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