Type matchups
Damage Purugly takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Purugly has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 1× → ½×, Ice 1× → ½×
Base stats
- HP
- 71
- Attack
- 82
- Defense
- 64
- Sp. Atk
- 64
- Sp. Def
- 59
- Speed
- 112
- Total
- 452
Purugly has a base stat total of 452, higher than 45% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (112). With Attack (82) well above Sp. Atk (64), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 112 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 71 HP, 64 Defense and 59 Sp. Def it is frail.
Purugly can have the abilities Thick Fat, Own Tempo and Defiant.
How to beat Purugly
Purugly takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Purugly's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Purugly's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Purugly is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Glameow → Purugly), evolving from Glameow.
Best counters to Purugly
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Purugly weak to?
As a Normal type, Purugly takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Purugly resistant to?
Purugly has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Purugly?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Purugly with super-effective attacks.