Purugly
Normal-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 479.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on Scratch. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Purugly takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 479
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,116 CP
Purugly moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch Best STAB | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Thunder Best | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Scratch builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Purugly is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Purugly
How to get Purugly
- Evolve from
- Glameow · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Purugly knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 47 | 1,688 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 47 | 1,827 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,079 | 1,144 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,343 | 1,423 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,079 | 1,144 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 816 | 865 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,079 | 1,144 |
Is Purugly good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Purugly has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (133 Defense / 174 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Purugly deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 86 |
| Lv 3 | 145 |
| Lv 4 | 204 |
| Lv 5 | 263 |
| Lv 6 | 322 |
| Lv 7 | 381 |
| Lv 8 | 440 |
| Lv 9 | 499 |
| Lv 10 | 558 |
| Lv 11 | 614 |
| Lv 12 | 669 |
| Lv 13 | 725 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 781 |
| Lv 15 | 837 |
| Lv 16 | 893 |
| Lv 17 | 948 |
| Lv 18 | 1,004 |
| Lv 19 | 1,060 |
| Lv 20 | 1,116 |
| Lv 21 | 1,172 |
| Lv 22 | 1,227 |
| Lv 23 | 1,283 |
| Lv 24 | 1,339 |
| Lv 25 | 1,395 |
| Lv 26 | 1,451 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,506 |
| Lv 28 | 1,562 |
| Lv 29 | 1,618 |
| Lv 30 | 1,674 |
| Lv 31 | 1,702 |
| Lv 32 | 1,730 |
| Lv 33 | 1,758 |
| Lv 34 | 1,786 |
| Lv 35 | 1,813 |
| Lv 36 | 1,841 |
| Lv 37 | 1,869 |
| Lv 38 | 1,897 |
| Lv 39 | 1,925 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,953 |
| Lv 41 | 1,978 |
| Lv 42 | 2,003 |
| Lv 43 | 2,028 |
| Lv 44 | 2,053 |
| Lv 45 | 2,078 |
| Lv 46 | 2,104 |
| Lv 47 | 2,130 |
| Lv 48 | 2,156 |
| Lv 49 | 2,182 |
| Lv 50 | 2,208 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0432
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 43.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0432_POKEMON_PURUGLY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Purugly in Pokemon GO?
Purugly's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Purugly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Purugly takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Purugly's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Purugly reaches 2,208 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,953 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Purugly?
A perfect 15/15/15 Purugly shows 1,116 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,395 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Purugly better than regular Purugly?
Shadow Purugly deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Purugly in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Glameow (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Purugly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Purugly depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.