Stats & Training
Liepard's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
Liepard Weakness
Type-wise, Liepard takes extra damage from Fighting and Bug. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. At base 106 Speed, Liepard outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x158-186%KO X-Scissor 2x93-109%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% Double Kick 2x55-65% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x220-259%KO Jump Kick 2x171-201%KO Aura Sphere 2x108-127%KO Drain Punch 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x117-138%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x53-63% Double Kick 2x40-47% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x117-138%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x53-63% Double Kick 2x40-47% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x167-196%KO Brick Break 2x126-149%KO Rock Smash 2x68-80% Arm Thrust 2x27-32% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x49-59% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 2x64-76% Fury Cutter 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x55-66% Struggle Bug 2x40-48% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x74-89% U-turn 2x67-80% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x195-230%KO Brick Break 2x121-144%KO Rock Smash 2x67-80% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x86-101%KO Struggle Bug 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x140-165%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x78-92% Force Palm 2x64-77% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x73-86% U-turn 2x64-76% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x195-230%KO Brick Break 2x122-143%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x140-165%KO Brick Break 2x105-124%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x98-116%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x140-165%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x46-54% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x77-92% Force Palm 2x61-73% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x116-137%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% Double Kick 2x40-47% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x116-137%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% Double Kick 2x40-47% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x201-237%KO Megahorn 2x201-237%KO Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x68-81% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x146-172%KO Hammer Arm 2x146-172%KO Brick Break 2x110-130%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x102-121%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x144-170%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x46-54% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x158-186%KO X-Scissor 2x93-109%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% Double Kick 2x55-65% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x117-138%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x53-63% Double Kick 2x40-47% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x117-138%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x53-63% Double Kick 2x40-47% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x204-240%KO Megahorn 2x204-240%KO Brick Break 2x128-151%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x147-173%KO Hammer Arm 2x147-173%KO Brick Break 2x110-129%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x104-123%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Liepard with Fire Blast (119-140%). Scizor threatens a KO with Superpower (240-283%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 183-216%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain54-64% Fire Blast119-140%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch61-71% Superpower 2x240-283%KO Pursuit20-24% U Turn 2x211-248%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Liepard View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x183-216%KO Mach Punch 2x98-116%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Liepard is the evolved form of Purrloin. Breeding produces Purrloin eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Purrloin gave Liepard the biggest boost in Speed (+40), bringing the total to 446 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Liepard to get Purrloin eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Encore and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Liepard Best Moveset
The Sash lets Liepard ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Prankster squeezes extra value from the position. Max Attack and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Liepard best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Sucker Punch
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Charm and Covet give Liepard options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Foul Play and Dark Pulse. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Liepard in Black 2 & White 2
high spawn rates across 20 locations for Liepard in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Liepard in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Liepard starts with Purrloin at Lv. 2-67 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PurrloinRoute 19Black 2Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 19White 2Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 20Black 2Grass Lv.3-4 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 20White 2Grass Lv.3-4 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 20White 2Grass Lv.10-11 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassRoute 20Black 2Grass Lv.10-11 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassRoute 3White 2Grass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 3Black 2Grass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 3White 2Grass Lv.65 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 3Black 2Grass Lv.65 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Liepard ✓Route 16Black 2Grass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 16White 2Grass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 5Black 2Grass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 5White 2Grass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 16Black 2Grass Lv.24-26 RouteUncommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 16White 2Grass Lv.24-26 RouteUncommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 5Black 2Grass Lv.24-26 RouteUncommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 5White 2Grass Lv.24-26 RouteUncommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.44 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.44 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.56-59CommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.56-59CommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 2Black 2Grass Lv.57-58 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 2White 2Grass Lv.57-58 RouteUncommonPostAnyDreamyard - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Purrloin (Step 1)
Liepard Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Liepard's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting) and Pinsir (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Liepard's base 106 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Black 2 & White 2, Purrloin evolves into Liepard at level 20. Liepard is the fully evolved form. It sits at 446 BST in its evolved form.
In Black 2 & White 2, Liepard can work for a story run. 446 BST is average, but Dark typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Liepard's 446 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Thunder Wave with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Prankster on Liepard. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Liepard also gets Limber and Unburden, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Liepard has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves