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Purrloinin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Devious Pokémon

Their deceptively cute act is the perfect ruse. They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Dark

Dex

#509

Abilities

LIMBER(Primary)

Prevents paralysis.

UNBURDEN(Secondary)

Using a hold item ups Speed.

PRANKSTER(Hidden)

Status moves go first.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Purrloin

Base form

→

Liepard

Level up Purrloin to Lv. 20

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How to Obtain

Purrloin isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
3	GrowlLevel: 3Growl	normal	0	100	40
3	GrowlLevel: 3Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
6	AssistLevel: 6Assist	normal	0	0	20
6	AssistLevel: 6Assist	Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
10	Sand AttackLevel: 10Sand Attack	normal	0	100	15
10	Sand AttackLevel: 10Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
19	TormentLevel: 19Torment	dark	0	100	15
19	TormentLevel: 19Torment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
21	Fake OutLevel: 21Fake Out	normal	40	100	10
21	Fake OutLevel: 21Fake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
24	Hone ClawsLevel: 24Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
24	Hone ClawsLevel: 24Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
28	AssuranceLevel: 28Assurance	dark	0	100	10
28	AssuranceLevel: 28Assurance	Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
30	SlashLevel: 30Slash	normal	70	100	20
30	SlashLevel: 30Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	CaptivateLevel: 33Captivate	normal	0	100	20
33	CaptivateLevel: 33Captivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
37	Night SlashLevel: 37Night Slash	dark	70	100	15
37	Night SlashLevel: 37Night Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
39	SnatchLevel: 39Snatch	dark	0	0	10
39	SnatchLevel: 39Snatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
42	Nasty PlotLevel: 42Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
42	Nasty PlotLevel: 42Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
46	Sucker PunchLevel: 46Sucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
46	Sucker PunchLevel: 46Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	TM85TM85
Dream EaterDream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
EmbargoEmbargo	dark	0	100	15	TM63TM63
EmbargoEmbargo	Prevents the foe from using any items.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	0	0	10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SnatchSnatch	dark	0	0	10	TM49TM49
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.

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