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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DP178
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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 mangaIn the TCGGame data
NPC appearances
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Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #077
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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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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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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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Black 2
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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 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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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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Y
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To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Held Items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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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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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
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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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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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).
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