Purrloin Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

41

Attack

50

Defense

37

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

37

Speed

66

Total

281

Evolution

1. Purrloin
2. →
   Liepard

Best counters to Purrloin

• Iron ValiantHits for 2×
• UrshifuHits for 2×
• GrimmsnarlHits for 2×
• PangoroHits for 2×
• ScraftyHits for 2×
• MorgremHits for 2×

Other Dark Pokémon

• Alolan Meowth
• Alolan Persian
• Umbreon
• Poochyena
• Mightyena
• Absol
• Mega Absol
• Darkrai
• Liepard
• Zorua
• Zoroark
• Nickit

Frequently asked questions

What is Purrloin weak to?

As a Dark type, Purrloin takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.

What is Purrloin resistant to?

Purrloin resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.

What are the best counters to Purrloin?

Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Purrloin with super-effective attacks.