#0509 · Gen 5 · 281 BST
Purrloin
A starter-form Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Limber.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
116/63/51/63/51/77
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
148/112/97/112/97/129
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Purrloin
Purrloin is a Dark/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 281. A starter-form Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Limber.
Best stat: Speed (66 base)
Purrloin's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Attack and 66 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Limber
- Unburden
- Prankster
How to use Purrloin competitively
Open the damage calculator with Purrloin selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Purrloin appears in the species dropdown. Drop Purrloin into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0509 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Dark / None |
| Abilities | Limber, Unburden, Prankster |
| Base Stat Total | 281 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 41 / 50 / 37 / 50 / 37 / 66 |