Physical
Balanced
85Speed · Above Avg

Is Glameow Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Pearl-exclusive Normal on Route 218. Purugly at 38 is fast. AbilityOwn Tempo prevents confusion. Neither form competes with Staraptor or Lopunny for the Normal slot. Late evolution for modest results.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEGEGEEGGGEGGERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2MayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5GlameowCatchableByronGym 6PuruglyEvolveCandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4CynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Even

Glameow trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Rock ThrowStealth Rock
Even
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Rock ThrowScreechStealth Rock
Even
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Good

Glameow has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.

You Win
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedSafeguardGrowth
You Win
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Even
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Glameow trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionDetectMeditate
Even
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakLeerForesightRock Tomb
Risky
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchMetal ClawBone RushForce Palm
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Good

Glameow has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineBiteDragon RageSwagger
Even
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
SlamMud BombMud SportTail Whip
You Win
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Even

Glameow trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

Even
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Risky
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawPoison JabConfuse RaySpite
Risky
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Glameow trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

Risky
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Even
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallDragonbreathIce FangSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncientpowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.

Easy KO
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
Razor LeafAvalancheIngrainLeer
Easy KO
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
Feint AttackSlashTauntAvalanche
You Win
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Force PalmBulk UpDetectIce Punch
You Win
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
Wood HammerSwaggerGrasswhistleAvalanche
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakLight ScreenThunder Wave
You Win
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveNasty PlotAgilityBaton Pass
You Win
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
You Win
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder WaveThunder FangCrunch
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

You Win
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
You Win
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
You Win
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Even

Purugly trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.

You Win
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
You Win
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Even
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Risky
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
You Win
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

You Win
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolarbeamBounceSunny Day
Even
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
You Win
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunderpunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

Purugly has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 59
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
You Win
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunderpunchIce Punch
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Risky
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Purugly trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Risky
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
You Win
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
You Win
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
You Win
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
Even
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Even
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact
Catchable
Available after Badge 5
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Catch Glameow on Route 218 (walking, Lv 29-30, uncommon).

View Glameow locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Roark
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
  • After Gardenia
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Maylene
    • TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM25ElectricThunder11070%10
    • TM85PsychicDream Eater100100%15
    • TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
    • LV 37NormalSlash105100%20
Evolve Glameow to Purugly
Level 38
Type
Normal
Tier
C

Your Glameow should hit Level 38 before you reach Candice, at typical leveling pace.

View Purugly locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 38)
    • LV 38NormalSlash105100%20
  • After Roark
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
  • After Gardenia
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam22590%5
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM68NormalGiga Impact22590%5
  • After Maylene
    • TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM85PsychicDream Eater100100%15
    • LV 45NormalBody Slam128100%15

How to Get Glameow in Diamond & Pearl

Glameow starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Pearl Exclusive — Trade with Diamond for Stunky

Where To Catch Glameow in DP

Glameow is your first catch on the way to Glameow. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 29-50 across 4 total spots in the chain.

  1. Glameow
    Step 1Glameow
    Route 218
    Lv.29-30Grass
    PearlRate 15%
    Route 222
    Lv.40Grass
    PearlRate 20%
  2. Purugly
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Purugly
    Route 222
    Lv.41-42Grass
    PearlRate 15%
    Route 229
    Lv.50Grass
    PearlRate 10%
    or evolve from Glameow (Step 1)

Glameow Weakness

Glameow's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Glameow's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.

Glameow Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Glameow Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Glameow Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Glameow

Glameow Evolutions

Glameow is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Purugly. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 142 total stats over Glameow. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Glameow
Normal
Purugly
Normal
HP
49
71+22
ATK
55
82+27
DEF
42
64+22
SP.ATK
42
64+22
SP.DEF
37
59+22
SPE
85
112+27
BST
310D-Tier
452C-Tier+142
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed Glameow easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Bite, Fake Tears and 3 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
25.0%75.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

DP Glameow Best Moveset

Normal typing at stats in the 37-85 range. The moveset has nothing worth building around. Evolve to Purugly.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Limber
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Glameow
Jolly+SPE

Glameow best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Fake OutSTAB
  • Sucker Punch
  • U Turn
  • ReturnSTAB

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Assurance and Bite from the egg pool give Glameow something extra. Pair those with Slash and Facade for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Fake Out+3
S6010010Normal
Lv 5
Scratch
6010035Normal
Lv 8
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 13
Hypnosis
D7020Psychic
Lv 17
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Lv 20
Fury Swipes
278015Normal
Lv 25
Charm
10020Normal
Lv 29
Assist
20Normal
Lv 32
Captivate
10020Normal
Lv 37
Slash
10510020Normal
Lv 41
Sucker Punch+1
B801005Dark
Lv 45
Attract
10015Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
HM01
Cut
759530Normal
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
D10010015Psychic
TM58
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM42
Facade
D10510020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D9010015Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM66
Payback
D5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM49
Snatch+4
10Dark
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM89
U-turn
B7010020Bug
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Assurance
5010010Dark
Egg
Bite
D6010025Dark
Egg
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Egg
Quick Attack+1
A6010030Normal
Egg
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Egg
Tail Whip
10030Normal

Tutor Moves

Glameow can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP49
D
Attack55
D
Defense42
D
Sp. Atk42
D
Sp. Def37
F
Speed85
C
Total310
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height0.5 m
Weight3.9 kg
Base XP62
Abilities
Limber
Prevents paralysis.
Own Tempo
Prevents confusion.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.

With its sharp glare, it puts foes in a mild hypnotic state. It is a very fickle Pokémon.

Glameow Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Glameow works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Purugly. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Glameow appears in 11 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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