Stats & Training
Purugly's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.
Purugly Weakness
Purugly is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. At base 112 Speed, Purugly outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x143-168%KO Sky Uppercut 2x103-121%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x143-168%KO Hammer Arm 2x132-156%KO Brick Break 2x101-119%KO Low Sweep 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x108-127%KO Dynamic Punch 2x108-127%KO Submission 2x87-103%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x221-261%KO Superpower 2x178-210%KO Focus Blast 2x90-107%KO Dynamic Punch 2x148-175%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x162-191%KO Focus Blast 2x90-107%KO Hammer Arm 2x134-158%KO Brick Break 2x101-119%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Purugly with Close Combat (131-154%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Purugly for 38-45%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x131-154%KO Stone Edge36-43% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Purugly View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch20-24% Knock Off33-39% Rock Slide38-45% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Purugly is the evolved form of Glameow. Breeding produces Glameow eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Glameow gave Purugly the biggest boost in Attack (+27), bringing the total to 452 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Purugly to get Glameow eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Bite, Fake Tears and 7 more.
Sun & Moon Purugly Best Moveset
Purugly runs a standard physical attacker set. Adamant nature with max Attack without Speed EVs shapes the build, while Magoberry brings extra utility. Defiant supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Purugly best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Last Resort
- Protect
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Purugly cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Purugly in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Purugly in Sun & Moon. Bring Glameow over from Pearl, Omega Ruby, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Purugly in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain GlameowAlso found in:
Step 2Purugly ✓
Purugly Guide
In Sun & Moon, Don't let Purugly's 452 base stat total fool you. Thick Fat is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Fakeout with Magoberry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Purugly's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Purugly's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Sun & Moon, Run Thick Fat on Purugly. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Purugly also gets Own Tempo and Defiant, but they don't compare.
In Sun & Moon, Purugly fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 82 Attack). Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Fakeout, Lastresort, Protect, and Honeclaws. Fakeout leads at 25% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Purugly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 11 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
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