Liepard (Japanese: レパルダス Lepardas) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Purrloin starting at level 20.
Biology
Liepard is a slender, purple feline Pokémon speckled with yellow rosettes. Its fur patterning is considered attractive to many Trainers. It has a pink "mask" marking over its eyes, a pink nose, and small yellow markings over its green eyes. It has two pairs of long yellow whiskers, and a tufted yellow underside. Its lower legs are yellow, and each small paw has a pale pink pad that can be seen in Pokédex 3D Pro. It has a long, curving tail with a sickle-like shape toward the tip.
Liepard has well-developed muscles that allows it to run silently and strike opponents from behind. It has also been known to vanish and reappear without warning. It is known to be rather moody and vicious. In Galar, it competes with Thievul for territory.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Liepard was set to debut in BW023 (unaired) and BW024 (unaired), under the ownership of Team Plasma. However, the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
Liepard made its official main series debut in Lost at the League!, under the ownership of Stephan. In the next episode, it battled Ash, but lost to Krookodile's Dragon Claw.
A Liepard appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation! and Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, under the ownership of Aldith. It was used to battle Jessie's Woobat and James's Amoonguss. In Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, Liepard and Barret's Magnezone battled Jessie and James, but both were caught in their trap.
Team Plasma Grunts own multiple Liepard, one of which appeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog!. They made further appearances in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!, and What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!.
A Liepard appeared in A Festival of Decisions!, under the ownership of Shinobu. It was used to defend the Ninja Village, and it was able to defeat a Houndoom with a Shadow Ball.
A Liepard debuted in Meeting at Terminus Cave!, under the ownership of Bryony. In that episode, it battled Ash's Pikachu and Greninja, and was eventually defeated by the latter when it transformed into its Ash-Greninja form. It reappeared in Coming Apart at the Dreams!, where it was defeated in a battle with Clemont, Clembot, and Blaziken Mask's Pokémon.
Minor appearances
Multiple Liepard debuted in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.
A Liepard appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, under the ownership of Misaki. It was seen battling Kanata's Herdier in the Roshan City Pokémon Center and winning. Another Liepard appeared during the Swords of Justice legend.
A Trainer's Liepard appeared in Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! as one of the cruise ship passengers. Another Liepard also appeared in a fantasy in the same episode.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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BW105
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Liepard
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Ash's Pokédex
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Liepard, the Cruel Pokémon and the evolved form of Purrloin. Well-known for its beauty, Liepard uses the element of surprise when battling opponents, attacking before they can react.
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Liepard in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
A Liepard appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt. It surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.
In Pokémon Generations
A Liepard appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of some Team Plasma Grunts. It was used to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.
Multiple Liepard appeared in The Frozen World, also under the ownership of Team Plasma Grunts. It battled Drayden's Haxorus alongside Zinzolin's Cryogonal and Weavile.
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
A Liepard briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Grimsley. It was part of a team with its Trainer and Nanu.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Black battled a Liepard in Battle at the Dreamyard using his Tep where he was able to defeat it using Rock Smash.
A Trainer's Liepard appeared in Drawing Bridges.
Team Flare scientist Bryony owns a Liepard in X-actly What They Wanted.
Team Flare owns multiple Liepard, which first appeared in Rhyhorn Charges.
In the TCG
- Main article: Liepard (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #016
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Unova B2W2: #013
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Black
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These Pokémon vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur.
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White
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Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
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Black 2
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Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #043
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
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Y
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Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
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Omega Ruby
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Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #045
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Sword
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Don't be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon.
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Shield
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This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In events
Held items
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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64
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124 - 171
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238 - 332
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88
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83 - 154
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162 - 302
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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88
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83 - 154
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162 - 302
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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106
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99 - 173
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195 - 342
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Total: 446
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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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Liepard
- 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 Liepard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Liepard
- 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 Liepard 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 Liepard in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Liepard
- 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 Liepard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Liepard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Liepard
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Liepard
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
- Liepard is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 446.
Origin
Liepard has traits of housecats and leopards. It could also draw inspiration from spotted wildcats like the leopard cat, ocelot, and serval. It may also be based on a Savannah cat, a hybrid between a domestic cat and a serval. It also slightly resembles a black panther, because of its dark coloration and the fact that spots on a panther's coat can be seen if examined closely.
Name origin
Liepard is a combination of lie and leopard.
Lepardas is a combination of leopard and πάρδος párdos (Greek for leopard).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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レパルダス Lepardas
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From leopard and πάρδος párdos
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French
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Léopardus
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Latin for leopard and πάρδος párdos
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Spanish
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Liepard
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Same as English name
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German
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Kleoparda
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From Kleopatra and Leopard
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Italian
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Liepard
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Same as English name
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Korean
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레파르다스 Lepardas
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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酷豹 Kùbào
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Literally "Ruthless leopard".
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Лайпард Laypard
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เลพัลดัส Lepardas
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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