Purrloin

Species

Quote
“Purrloin, the Devious Pokémon. Purrloin fools people into letting their guard down so it can steal their possessions. When angered, it uses its claws to fight back.” — Purrloin's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Purrloin^{(JPJapanese: チョロネコ

Romaji: Choroneko)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dark type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves into Liepard starting at level 20.

Physiology and Behaviour

Purrloin is a primarily purple, feline Pokémon. Its head has tufted fur on its ears and cheeks. There are long, tapered violet markings above its green, eyes. It has a diminutive black nose on its creamy muzzle, and a small, oval, cream-colored marking above each eye. Its neck, shoulders, back, and hind paws are also cream-colored. The tip of its tail has a curved, vaguely scythe-like extension. Purrloin is a quadrupedal Pokémon, but it can stand and walk on its hind legs as well.

Purrloin is a mischievous Pokémon that likes to steal from people. Purrloin feels amusement from the frustration of those it steals from. It will put on a cute act in order to get its victims to let their guard down. Should this facade succeed, the victim is left with stinging scratches and broken pride from Purrloin's laughter. However, it is often forgiven even if it is caught stealing due to its charm. When angered, it fights back with its claws. In Galar, Purrloin has a fierce rivalry with Nickit.

Appearances

Origin

Purrloin appears to be based on a tuxedo cat. Its fur pattern, behavior, and feline influence suggest that it may also be based on a female thief, commonly known as a cat burglar.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Pokémon White	Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Pokémon Black 2	Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.
Pokémon White 2	Their cute act is a ruse. They trick people and steal their valuables just to see the looks on their faces.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Pokémon Y	They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	It steals things from people just to amuse itself with their frustration. A rivalry exists between this Pokémon and Nickit.
Pokémon Shield	Opponents that get drawn in by its adorable behavior come away with stinging scratches from its claws and stinging pride from its laughter.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Routes 2 and 3, Dreamyard
Pokémon White	Routes 2 and 3, Dreamyard
Pokémon Black 2	Routes 3, 19, and 20 Route 2 (N's Pokémon)
Pokémon White 2	Routes 3, 19, and 20 Route 2 (N's Pokémon)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Breed Liepard
Pokémon Y	Breed Liepard
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Route 2, Lake of Outrage, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield	Route 2, Lake of Outrage, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)

Evolution

Purrloin

Reach level 20.

Liepard

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	41
Attack	50
Defense	37
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	37
Speed	66
Total	281

Moveset

Main article: Purrloin/moveset

Gallery

Sprites

Black	White
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Black 2	White 2
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X	Y
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Sword	Shield
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Trivia

Purrloin was seen first in the Pokémon Sunday special episode preview on September 6, 2010. It was later removed from the same preview, much like the revelation of Zekrom's secondary type earlier.
Purrloin is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 281.
Purrloin shares its category with Morgrem. They are both known as the Devious Pokémon.