Competitive Information for Liepard [Sun/Moon]
Dark
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
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 Liepard? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Liepard is here! This terrific Pokémon is Dark-typed and ready to shine! Liepard is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Liepard below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Leftovers / Darkinium Z
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- U-turn
- Copycat
- Encore
Prepare for single battles with Liepard as a magnificent Physical Wall. This moveset is formulated to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Liepard last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Prankster, Liepard's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Liepard has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Liepard switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Copycat is a status move (uses the last move used in the battle).
◆ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 turns).
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Item: Leftovers / Darkinium Z
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Copycat
- Encore
- Nasty Plot
Liepard shows an awesome Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It tries to crush rivals using brute special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Liepard last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Prankster, Liepard's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Liepard has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Copycat is a status move (uses the last move used in the battle).
◆ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 turns).
◆ Nasty Plot is a status move (raises your Liepard's special attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 56 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Return / Slash
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
When it comes to single battles, Liepard shines as a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Liepard from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Grass Knot
Liepard makes an a high-quality Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special power. Focus Sash helps protect Liepard from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Liepard cannot move next 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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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Limber
Nature: Docile
EVs: 250 Atk / 250 SpA / 10 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Night Slash
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power
Ready for single battles? Liepard is a magnificent Mixed Sweeper. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Liepard last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Limber, Liepard cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Liepard's ivs).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Limber
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Fake Tears
- Encore
- Swagger
Taking on single battles? Liepard is a high-quality Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Liepard last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Limber, Liepard cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
◆ Fake Tears is a status move (lowers the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 turns).
◆ Swagger is a status move (raises the target's attack by 2 stages and confuses it).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Nasty Plot
- Yawn
- Hidden Power
- Dream Eater
Ready for single battles? Liepard is a superb Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Liepard last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Prankster, Liepard's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Yawn is a status move (puts the target to sleep after 1 turn).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Liepard's ivs).
◆ Dream Eater is a special 100-base power Psychic-type move (Liepard gains 1/2 hp inflicted. Sleeping target only).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Liepard? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 56 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Return / Slash
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Liepard makes an a first-rate Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Liepard from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Snarl
- Shadow Ball
- Grass Knot
Ready for double battles? Liepard is a superior Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using potent special power. Focus Sash helps protect Liepard from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Liepard cannot move next 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 Liepard can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Liepard.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Liepard can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Liepard
- 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 Liepard's stats
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Liepard
- Charm
- Copycat
- Dark Pulse
- Encore
- Fake Out
- Foul Play
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Nasty Plot
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Substitute
- Sucker Punch
- Sunny Day
- Taunt
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Yawn
Common Effort Values for Liepard in Sun and Moon
- Impish Nature ( 252/4/252/0/0/0/ )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Liepard's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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