Best Purrloin counters

Raid Battles

The best Purrloin counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Lucario, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), Terrakion, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Heracross, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Blaziken. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Purrloin in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
          Force Palm / Aura Sphere
          #1
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #2
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #3
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir
          Charm / Dazzling Gleam
          #4
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Megahorn
          #5
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
          #6
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 87.744356.8042s193.4
          2.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 81.864244.8045s182.0
          3.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *78.554140.8047s175.2
          4.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 77.423611.1048s168.5
          5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter BugMegahorn 74.814022.5050s167.6
          6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 76.133729.8049s167.3
          7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 74.253830.2050s164.9
          8.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 74.343179.6150s158.9
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 74.823083.4150s158.7
          10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 71.873242.4152s155.3
          11.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *64.714842.3057s155.1
          12.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick BugBug Buzz 82.541837.9146s154.4
          13.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *65.194390.1057s152.9
          14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 71.962669.1152s149.4
          15.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingForce Palm FightingDynamic Punch 70.292811.6153s148.2
          16.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 68.293103.5154s147.8
          17.Thumbnail image of XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricSpark FairyDazzling Gleam 71.462575.4152s147.5
          18.Thumbnail image of Incarnate Forme EnamorusIncarnate Forme EnamorusFairyFairy Wind FairyDazzling Gleam 66.933171.4155s146.1
          19.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *64.713610.7057s146.1
          20.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 68.352893.1154s145.8
          21.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionSteelMetal Claw FightingSacred Sword *60.934509.3060s145.7
          22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SawkShadow SawkFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 71.812276.1152s144.4
          23.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega BeedrillBugInfestation BugX-Scissor 70.262455.4153s144.1
          24.Thumbnail image of Tapu BuluTapu BuluGrassBullet Seed FairyNature's Madness *63.353646.7058s143.9
          25.Thumbnail image of Tapu KokoTapu KokoElectricVolt Switch FairyNature's Madness *65.133257.6157s143.7
          26.Thumbnail image of Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)SteelMetal Claw FairyPlay Rough 60.704171.0061s143.0
          27.Thumbnail image of VolcaronaVolcaronaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 64.443303.2157s142.9
          28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GardevoirShadow GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 69.512398.3154s142.2
          29.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FairyDazzling Gleam *71.511983.6153s139.9
          30.Thumbnail image of XerneasXerneasFairyGeomancy *FairyMoonblast 58.384149.6063s138.5
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          You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Purrloin in a 3-Star Raid.

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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Purrloin CP range from Raids

          Purrloin can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 401 CP to 441 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 502 CP to 551 CP with Fog weather boost

          Purrloin weaknesses

          Purrloin type chart

          When fighting Purrloin, keep in mind the that Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          • BugBug160.0%
          • FairyFairy160.0%
          • FightingFighting160.0%

          Resistances

          • PsychicPsychic39.1%
          • DarkDark62.5%
          • GhostGhost62.5%
          More informationMore information
          • Purrloin takes increased damage from Bug, Fairy, and Fighting type moves.
          • Purrloin takes reduced damage from Psychic, Dark, and Ghost type moves.
          • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Purrloin

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting160.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Bug60.0%
          • rainRain
          Fairy54.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Steel30.0%
          • snowSnow
          Ground16.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Flying14.0%
          • windyWindy
          Water14.0%
          • rainRain
          Dragon12.0%
          • windyWindy
          Rock10.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Electric8.0%
          • rainRain
          Ghost6.0%
          • fogFog
          Fire6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Normal4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Psychic4.0%
          • windyWindy
          Grass2.0%
          • sunnySunny

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Purrloin in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Purrloin down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Purrloin counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.