Purugly
TL;DR. Purugly is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 452. It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
Stat spread.
Total of 452. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Purugly in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Purugly reaches 1,953 CP at level 40 and 2,234 CP as a best buddy.
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Purugly in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Purugly across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #865 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Purugly.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Purugly, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Purugly?
Purugly is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Purugly weak to?
Purugly takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Purugly resistant to?
Purugly is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Purugly evolve?
Purugly evolves from Glameow (Level 38). Purugly is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Purugly from?
Purugly was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0432.
What are Purugly's base stats?
Purugly has HP 71, Attack 82, Defense 64, Special Attack 64, Special Defense 59, and Speed 112. Total base stat total: 452.
What are Purugly's abilities?
Purugly can have the abilities Thick Fat, Own Tempo, plus the Hidden Ability Defiant.
Is Purugly legendary or mythical?
No. Purugly is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Purugly's best stat?
Purugly's highest base stat is Speed at 112, which ranks 7th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Purugly good?
Purugly has a base stat total of 452, the 509th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 53rd among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Purugly as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Purugly is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Purugly vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Purugly | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 71 | 77 | -6 |
| Attack | 82 | 74 | +8 |
| Defense | 64 | 60 | +4 |
| Special Attack | 64 | 59 | +5 |
| Special Defense | 59 | 64 | -5 |
| Speed | 112 | 69 | +43 |
| Total | 452 | 403 | +49 |
Purugly appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Purugly is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Purugly in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 3 games have a known habitat.
Purugly appears in 11 episodes.
From DP097 (2008-10-02) through JN075 (2021-07-30).
- DP097 Double Team Turnover! Diamond & Pearl 2009-03-07
- DP110 Steeling Peace of Mind! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-13
- DP111 Saving the World from Ruins! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-20
- DP151 The Needs of the Three! Diamond & Pearl 2010-04-03
- DP152 The Battle Finale of Legend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-04-10
- DP161 Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn! Diamond & Pearl 2010-06-26
- DP178 For the Love of Meowth! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-23
- JN024 A Little Rocket R&R! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN067 Sleuths for Truth! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN074 Nightfall? Nightmares! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN075 A Midsummer Night's Light! Journeys 2022-01-21
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Purugly card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Purugly
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.