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Purugly, the Tiger Cat Pokémon — Normal-type Pokémon official artwork
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Purugly
ID:#432Tiger Cat Pokémon
Height
1.0m
Weight
43.8kg
Catch Rate
75
Exp
158
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Purugly Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Purugly in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 53 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
Sinnoh

Purugly Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry

Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.

Pokemon Shining Pearl Purugly Sprites

Purugly front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlPrimary
Purugly shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlShiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Purugly Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Purugly via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.

MoveTypeRequirement
swagger——
scratch—Lv. 1
growl—Lv. 1
swagger—Lv. 1
fake out—Lv. 1
sucker punch—Lv. 1
play rough—Lv. 1
scratch—Lv. 5
growl—Lv. 8
hypnosis—Lv. 13
aerial ace—Lv. 17
fury swipes—Lv. 20
charm—Lv. 25
taunt—Lv. 29
retaliate—Lv. 32
slash—Lv. 37
body slam—Lv. 45
attract—Lv. 52
hone claws—Lv. 60

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shining Pearl Purugly Locations

Purugly can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 222, Sinnoh Route 229, and Grassland Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 222, where you'll find it between Lv. 41 and 42 by grass with a 15% encounter rate.

Sinnoh Route 222

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 41-42
    15%15%15%

Sinnoh Route 229

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 50
    10%10%10%

Grassland Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM97 (Defog)
    Varies

Riverbank Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM97 (Defog)
    Varies

Spacious Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM97 (Defog)
    Varies

Still Water Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM97 (Defog)
    Varies

Sunlit Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 25-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining TM97 (Defog)
    Varies