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 quadruped Pokémon, but it can stand and walk on its hind legs as well.
Purrloin is a mischievous Pokémon that likes to steal from people. It will put on a cute act in order to get its victims to let its guard down. However, it is often forgiven even if it is caught stealing due to its charm. When angered, it fights back with its claws.
In the anime
In the manga
In the Pokémon RéBURST manga
Rug has a Purrloin in which she can use it as her Burst form.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Purrloin is the first Pokémon seen in N 's possession. It was used to battle Black in Accumula Town .
In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
N owns a Purrloin in the manga which was used to deliver a letter to Togari.
In the Pocket Monsters BW manga
N's Purrloin was only shown interacting with him while Clefairy was recording his voice to sell CD's.
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
White
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Black 2
Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.
White 2
Generation VI
X
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Y
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Omega Ruby
Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Alpha Sapphire
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
41
101 - 148
192 - 286
50
49 - 112
94 - 218
37
37 - 97
71 - 190
50
49 - 112
94 - 218
37
37 - 97
71 - 190
66
63 - 129
123 - 254
Total:
281
Other Pokémon with this total
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 .
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
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
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
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Purrloin in Generation VI
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
A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Purrloin can be tutored the move in that game
A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Purrloin cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
Pokémon Pinball RS
Pokémon Trozei!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate : 0%
Friend Area : Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP
My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP
My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP
My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up
I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP
<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP
<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP
<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up
I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky
Pokémon Ranger
Group: Normal
Poké Assist:
None
Field move:
None
Loops: 0
Min. exp.: 0
Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Normal
Poké Assist:
None
Field move:
None
Browser entry
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
Normal
None
Past ( Normal )
None
Past (Electrify ×1)
Browser entry
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A
Not Available
Defense
Speed
N/A
Not Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
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Defense
●
Speed
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Attack
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Defense
Speed
Attack
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Defense
Speed
Attack
Not Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Strong:
Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
She is a capricious lady. Even with her mischievous behavior, she has a mysterious noble look. No Pokémon hates her.
HP:
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Attack:
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Defense:
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Speed:
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Does not evolve.
Range: 0
Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Trivia
Purrloin was seen first in the Pokémon Sunday special episode preview in September 6. 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 has the lowest Attack base stat of all Dark-type Pokémon.
Origin
Purrloin is based on a black cat .
Name origin
Purrloin is 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
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