What is Purrloin's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Purrloin's maximum CP is 883 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Purrloin good in Pokémon GO?

Purrloin has 98 Attack, 73 Defense, and 121 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Purrloin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Purrloin is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

401 - 441 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

502 - 551 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

875 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

401 - 441 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

301 - 330 CP

Purrloin

#509 · Unova

Dark

☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 98

Defense 73

Stamina 121

Total: 292

Pokémon Info

Max CP	883
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	1km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Purrloin

Purrloin is a Dark-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 883 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Purrloin has base stats of 98 Attack, 73 Defense, and 121 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 292.

Purrloin can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Purrloin is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Fog weather, Purrloin receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Purrloin is 1km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Purrloin

#509

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🍬 50

Liepard

#510

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Scratch STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sucker Punch STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Night Slash STAB	Dark	50	-35	-	50	-35
Play Rough	Fairy	90	-60	-	90	-60
Dark Pulse STAB	Dark	80	-50	-	80	-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Purrloin takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Purrloin takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Purrloin

Top Pokémon to use when battling Purrloin in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
4	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
5	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
6	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
7	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
8	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
9	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600
10	Genesect	Bug Steel	252	199	174	3,836

🏆 Purrloin PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	875

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	875

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Purrloin IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	661	330	441	551	772	875
98% (15/15/14)	659	329	439	549	769	872
96% (15/14/15)	658	329	438	548	767	870
93% (14/14/14)	649	324	433	541	758	859
91% (15/13/13)	649	324	432	541	757	859
87% (13/13/13)	637	318	425	531	744	843
82% (12/12/12)	626	313	417	521	730	828
80% (10/15/15)	632	316	421	527	737	836
67% (10/10/10)	602	301	401	502	703	797
0% (0/0/0)	493	246	328	410	575	652

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Purrloin with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	875 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	772 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	401 - 441 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	502 - 551 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	401 - 441 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	301 - 330 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Purrloin with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	10	26	772
2	772	27	772
3	772	28	772
4	772	29	772
5	104	30	661
6	772	31	772
7	772	32	772
8	772	33	772
9	772	34	772
10	220	35	716
11	772	36	772
12	772	37	772
13	772	38	772
14	772	39	772
15	330	40	772
16	772	41	772
17	772	42	772
18	772	43	772
19	772	44	772
20	441	45	825
21	772	46	772
22	772	47	772
23	772	48	772
24	772	49	772
25	551	50	875

📖 Complete Purrloin Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Purrloin (#509) is a Dark-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 883 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Purrloin has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Purrloin in 2026.

📊 Purrloin Stats Analysis

Purrloin's Attack stat is 98 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Purrloin may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 73 Defense (Below Average) and 121 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 292. Trainers should be mindful of Purrloin's limited bulk. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Purrloin's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Purrloin Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Purrloin depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Night Slash (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Purrloin has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Purrloin PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Purrloin can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy types.

Master League

In Master League, Purrloin faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Purrloin Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Purrloin's effectiveness depends on its typing and 98 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Purrloin use Fighting, Bug-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Purrloin in Pokémon GO

Purrloin can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Purrloin Evolution Guide

Purrloin is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Purrloin (#509) ← current
Liepard (#510) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Purrloin

Shadow Purrloin is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Purrloin's effective Attack becomes ~118. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Purrloin in Pokémon GO

Shiny Purrloin is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Purrloin gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (502 - 551 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Purrloin

Q: What is Purrloin's max CP?
A: 875 CP at Level 50, or 772 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Purrloin good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Purrloin be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Purrloin is available.

Q: What is Purrloin weak to?
A: Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Scratch + Night Slash for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.