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Pokédex Entry
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.
Purrloin in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Purrloin is #509 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its dark typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 3Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| AssistLevel: 6Assist | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 10Sand Attack | ground | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | ||||||
| TormentLevel: 19Torment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 21Fake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsLevel: 24Hone Claws | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 28Assurance | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 30Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| CaptivateLevel: 33Captivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Night SlashLevel: 37Night Slash | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SnatchLevel: 39Snatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 42Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 46Sucker Punch | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 49Play Rough | fairy | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay DayPay Day | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. | |||||
| Foul PlayFoul Play | dark | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. | |||||
| Feint AttackFeint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | |||||
| Fake TearsFake Tears | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | |||||
| CharmCharm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
| CovetCovet | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | |
| Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. | |||||
| CopycatCopycat | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| The user mimics the last move used by a foe. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 3Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| AssistLevel: 6Assist | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 10Sand Attack | ground | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | ||||||
| TormentLevel: 19Torment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 21Fake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsLevel: 24Hone Claws | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 28Assurance | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 30Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| CaptivateLevel: 33Captivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Night SlashLevel: 37Night Slash | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SnatchLevel: 39Snatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 42Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 46Sucker Punch | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (35)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | normal | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM79TM79 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM85TM85 | |
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| EmbargoEmbargo | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Prevents the foe from using any items. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM66TM66 | |
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| SnatchSnatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM49TM49 | |
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Purrloin. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Purrloin resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Purrloin, either offensively or defensively.