Purugly - Generation 5 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Purugly can learn in Generation 5, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Black
  • Pokémon White
  • Pokémon Black 2
  • Pokémon White 2

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
5ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
8GrowlNormalStatus 100
13HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
17Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
20Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
25CharmNormalStatus 100
29AssistNormalStatus
32CaptivateNormalStatus 100
37SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
38SwaggerNormalStatus 90
45Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
52AttractNormalStatus 100
60Hone ClawsDarkStatus

Egg moves

Purugly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black & White. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Sand-AttackGroundStatus 100
SnatchDarkStatus
Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical 60 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Black & White by a previous evolution of Purugly. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 80 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Purugly is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Purugly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

Transfer-only moves

Purugly can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black & White.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 Generation 4 — TM
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Purugly learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
5ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
8GrowlNormalStatus 100
13HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
17Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
20Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
25CharmNormalStatus 100
29AssistNormalStatus
32CaptivateNormalStatus 100
37SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
38SwaggerNormalStatus 90
45Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
52AttractNormalStatus 100
60Hone ClawsDarkStatus

Egg moves

Purugly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Sand-AttackGroundStatus 100
SnatchDarkStatus
Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Purugly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnatchDarkStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
Super FangNormalPhysical 90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 by a previous evolution of Purugly. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 80 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Purugly is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Purugly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

Transfer-only moves

Purugly can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 Generation 4 — TM
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Purugly egg move parents

Purugly's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Purugly are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Purugly with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Purugly with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Assurance

Bite

Fake Tears

Flail

Last Resort

Quick Attack

Sand Attack

Snatch

Tail Whip

Wake-Up Slap

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up
Sketch