purugly

Purugly is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Thick Fat: Halves the damage taken from Fire- and Ice-type moves.
• Own Tempo: Prevents Purugly from becoming confused.
• Defiant (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Attack stat sharply when a stat is lowered.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, feline-like Pokémon
• Gray fur with a white face and underbelly
• Large, circular body with a curled, spring-like tail
• Sharp eyes with a perpetual frown, giving an intimidating appearance
• Whiskers that are long and distinct

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to be aggressive and territorial
• Often takes over nests of other Pokémon, such as Starly
• Prefers urban areas and forested regions where it can easily find food
• Displays a disdainful attitude, often seen as haughty or arrogant

In Battle:

• Utilizes its speed to outpace opponents
• Known for high Attack and Speed stats
• Signature moves include Body Slam and Play Rough
• Effective against Ghost-types with the move Faint Attack
• Vulnerable to Fighting-type moves

Evolution:

• Evolves from Glameow starting at level 38

Interesting Facts:

• Despite its appearance, Purugly is surprisingly fast and agile
• Its vanity often leads it to groom itself meticulously
• The name "Purugly" is a combination of "purr" and "ugly," referencing its perceived unattractiveness and feline nature
• Often used by Team Galactic in the Pokémon games, highlighting its sneaky and aggressive traits

By understanding these aspects of Purugly, trainers can better appreciate its unique characteristics and effectively utilize it in battles.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
• Pearl: To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
• Platinum: It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
• Heartgold: It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
• Soulsilver: It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
• Black: It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
• White: It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
• Black-2: It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
• White-2: It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
• X: It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
• Y: To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
• Omega-Ruby: It would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
• Alpha-Sapphire: To make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
• Legends-Arceus: Though impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.