Shadow Purrloin

Table of Contents

Shadow Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark-type Pokémon, Shadow Purrloin is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves.

Shadow Purrloin's maximum Combat Power stat is 872 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Sucker Punch / Dark Pulse. Shadow Purrloin encounters are boosted during Fog weather. Shiny Shadow Purrloin is available! ✨

Shadow Purrloin Stats and Max CP

98 ATK
73 DEF
121 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
872 CP
Lvl 40
772 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
551 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
441 CP
Lvl 15 Research
330 CP

Shadow Purrloin Type Chart

Shadow Purrloin takes increased damage from:Shadow Purrloin takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Bug
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
Shadow Purrloin takes reduced damage from:Shadow Purrloin takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Ghost
-60.9%
  • Psychic

Moves Analysis

Moves

Sucker Punch + Dark Pulse

Shadow Purrloin's best moveset is Sucker Punch and Dark Pulse, with 4.57 DPS (damage per second) and 21.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSucker Punch DarkDark Pulse 4.5721.32.97
      2.DarkSucker Punch DarkNight Slash 4.5721.32.97
      3.DarkSucker Punch FairyPlay Rough 4.5721.32.97
      4.NormalScratch DarkDark Pulse 4.5721.32.97
      5.NormalScratch DarkNight Slash 4.5721.32.97
      6.NormalScratch FairyPlay Rough 4.5721.32.97
      7.DarkSucker Punch NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.NormalScratch NormalFrustration 0.1000
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Purrloin's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Purrloin's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Purrloin has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkSucker PunchDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sucker Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy7

        Effects
        Sucker Punch has no special effects.
        See Sucker Punch details page ↗
      • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • DarkNight SlashDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Night Slash details page ↗
      • FairyPlay RoughDamage90Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Play Rough
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy60

        Effects
        Play Rough has no special effects.
        See Play Rough details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗

      Shadow Purrloin in the meta

      Shadow Purrloin in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

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      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#509
      Height0.4 m
      Weight10.1 kg
      RegionGeneration 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate50%
      Base Flee Rate20%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Purrloin family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Purrloin in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Purrloin Pokémon GOPurrloin
      Liepard Pokémon GOLiepard
      Shadow Purrloin Pokémon GOShadow Purrloin
      Shadow Liepard Pokémon GOShadow Liepard
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Purrloin
      Purification cost1 Candy
      1000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Purrloin CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Purrloin's has 872 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Purrloin obtained from Raids can be encountered from 371 CP to 441 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 464 CP to 551 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Purrloin can be found in the 301 CP to 330 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP872 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch301 CP - 330 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs401 CP - 441 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids371 CP - 441 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      464 CP - 551 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Purrloin Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      110 CP234 CP357 CP
      480 CP5104 CP6127 CP
      7150 CP8174 CP9197 CP
      10220 CP11242 CP12264 CP
      13286 CP14308 CP15330 CP
      16352 CP17375 CP18397 CP
      19419 CP20441 CP21463 CP
      22485 CP23507 CP24529 CP
      25551 CP26573 CP27595 CP
      28617 CP29639 CP30661 CP
      31672 CP32683 CP33694 CP
      34705 CP35716 CP36727 CP
      37739 CP38750 CP39761 CP
      40772 CP41781 CP42791 CP
      43801 CP44811 CP45821 CP
      46831 CP47842 CP48852 CP
      49862 CP50872 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Purrloin

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Purrloin's Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Purrloin.

      Dark Dark

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Purrloin Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Purrloin Candy360 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Purrloin Candy12 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Purrloin Candy-

      Shadow Purrloin Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Purrloin from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Purrloin in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Purrloin Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy12 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy24 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Purrloin Candy36 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Purrloin Candy48 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Purrloin Candy63 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Purrloin Candy78 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Purrloin Candy93 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Purrloin Candy108 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy126 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Purrloin Candy144 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy162 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Purrloin Candy180 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Purrloin Candy201 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Purrloin Candy222 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Purrloin Candy243 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Purrloin Candy264 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Purrloin Candy288 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy312 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy336 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Purrloin Candy360 Shadow Purrloin Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Purrloin

      Shadow Purrloin high resolution sprites

      Shadow Purrloin Pokédex entries

      Unova

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Purrloin’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Dark-type Pokémon, Shadow Purrloin is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Purrloin in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Purrloin in Pokémon GO are Sucker Punch and Dark Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.572 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 21.254.

      How does Shadow Purrloin perform in Raids?

      Shadow Purrloin's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Purrloin rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Shadow Purrloin's performance as a Dark-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Purrloin?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Purrloin: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.

      What is Shadow Purrloin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Shadow Purrloin’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 772 CP and 872 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Purrloin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Purrloin can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Purrloin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Purrloin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.