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Purugly (Japanese: ブニャット Bunyatto) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Glameow starting at level 38.
Biology
Purugly is a rotund gray and white feline Pokémon with a crescent-shaped head. Its ears are pointed and tipped purple. It has whiskers with a zigzag-like pattern at the end of them. The frilly portion of its spiraling tail is forked, but it usually keeps it clasped around its waist, which makes it appear less fat. Despite appearing very sluggish, Purugly will not be reluctant to attack if angered and can be quite fast.
Purugly attempts to make itself look larger and more intimidating by cinching its waist with its forked tail. It barges into the nests of other Pokémon and frightens them off so Purugly can claim the nest as its own. It can be found in both urban areas and heavily wooded forests.
In the anime
Major appearances
Mars's Purugly appeared in Double Team Turnover!, which also marked the species' main series debut, Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.
Other
In For The Love Of Meowth!, Mamie's Purugly evolved from a Glameow after it was hurt by James's Carnivine's Bullet Seed. Meowth had been attracted to Purugly as a Glameow, but once it evolved and had a sudden personality change, Meowth lost all interest in it.
Minor appearances
Purugly debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, where it was on a rooftop.
A Purugly appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, a Coordinator's Purugly competed in a Double Performance along with a Roserade in the Daybreak Town Pokémon Contest.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Purugly competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Team Rocket Grunt's Purugly attacked the Resort Area.
Pokédex entries
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Purugly
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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In the manga
Pocket Monsters DP
- Main article: Mars's Purugly
Mars's Purugly appeared in PMDP13.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Mars's Purugly
A Purugly appeared in Belligerent Bronzor, 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.
A Purugly appeared in a picture in Omega Alpha Adventure 4.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Mars's Purugly
Purugly appears as one of Mars's Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!. In The Mystery Boy, Jun!!, it 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
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Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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| Diamond
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It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon's nest and claims it as its own.
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| Pearl
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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| Platinum
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It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
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| HeartGold
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It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
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It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
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| White
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It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
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It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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It would claim another Pokémon's nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held Items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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71
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131 - 178
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252 - 346
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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59
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57 - 122
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110 - 238
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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Total: 452
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Purugly's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Purugly is based on a wild tiger cat, though its appearance is closer to an overweight tabby cat. It may also be based on the nekomata, a type of cat-based yōkai. The way it binds its stomach with its tail is similar to a corset.
Name origin
Purugly is a combination of purr and ugly. It may also be a play on "pure 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
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ブニャット Bunyatto
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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)
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Chaffreux
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From chat and affreux. The name is also an allusion to Chartreux, a domesticated cat from France.
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Purugly
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Same as English name
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Shnurgarst
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From schnurren and garstig
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 Italian
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Purugly
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Same as English name
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몬냥이 Monnyangi
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From 못나다 motnada and 고양이 goyang'i
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東施喵 Dōng Shī Miāo
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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.
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पुरुगली Purugly
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Transliteration of English name
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บูเนียตโตะ Buniatto
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
Cheri Berry (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Purugly images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
