Competitive Information for Purrloin [Black/White]
Dark
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
This Pokemon's non-damaging moves have their priority increased by 1.
Speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches, gets new item/Ability.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Purrloin? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Purrloin is here! This magnificent Pokémon is Dark-typed and ready to shine! Purrloin is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Bug and Fighting. Discover how Purrloin excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 128 Hp / 252 Atk / 64 Def / 64 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Slash / Return
- Shadow Claw
- Seed Bomb
For single battles, Purrloin is an exquisite Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Purrloin's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA / 64 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Shadow Ball
- Grass Knot
Taking on single battles? Purrloin is a sensational Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Purrloin's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Purrloin? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 128 Hp / 252 Atk / 64 Def / 64 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Slash / Return
- Shadow Claw
- Seed Bomb
For double battles, Purrloin is an incredible Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Purrloin's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA / 64 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Foul Play / Snarl
- Shadow Ball
- Grass Knot
Purrloin proves to be an exceptional Special Sweeper for double battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using powerful special attacks. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Purrloin's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Purrloin can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Purrloin.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Purrloin can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Purrloin
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Ability: Unburden + Item: Mirror herb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Snatch, Fake Out, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Purrloin's stats
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Purrloin
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Purrloin in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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