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Purrloin in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves

Find Purrloin’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Dark typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.

Edition covered

Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Purrloin is Unova #012 and National #509. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Dark. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.

The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

Purrloin
Purrloin: standard Generation V form, Unova #012.
Purrloin Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP41
Attack50
Defense37
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def37
Speed66
Total281
02

Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2

Check the version, area and encounter method before travelling. A gift, trade, Hidden Grotto or stationary interaction is different from ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching recorded slots under the same condition.

The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Purrloin recorded Black 2 and White 2 encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 3Black 2Dark grass65No special condition recorded
Route 3Black 2Grass / cave walking57No special condition recorded
Route 3White 2Dark grass65No special condition recorded
Route 3White 2Grass / cave walking57No special condition recorded
Route 19Black 2Grass / cave walking2–4No special condition recorded
Route 19White 2Grass / cave walking2–4No special condition recorded
Route 20Black 2Dark grass10–11No special condition recorded
Route 20Black 2Dark grass11Season Spring
Route 20Black 2Dark grass11Season Autumn
Route 20Black 2Dark grass11Season Winter
Route 20Black 2Grass / cave walking3–4No special condition recorded
Route 20Black 2Grass / cave walking4Season Spring
Route 20Black 2Grass / cave walking4Season Autumn
Route 20Black 2Grass / cave walking4Season Winter
Route 20White 2Dark grass10–11No special condition recorded
Route 20White 2Dark grass11Season Spring
Route 20White 2Dark grass11Season Autumn
Route 20White 2Dark grass11Season Winter
Route 20White 2Grass / cave walking3–4No special condition recorded
Route 20White 2Grass / cave walking4Season Spring
Route 20White 2Grass / cave walking4Season Autumn
Route 20White 2Grass / cave walking4Season Winter
03

Evolution family and Generation V requirements

Purrloin regional evolution family
FromIntoBlack 2 / White 2 method
PurrloinLiepardLevel 20

Friendship evolution uses the Generation V threshold of 220. Trades need a compatible second game and system. Eevee’s rock evolutions, magnetic evolutions, learned-move requirements and held-item night evolutions follow their original DS methods.

Complete sequel evolution guide

04

Abilities, breeding and training reference

Purrloin Generation V ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
LimberRegular ability slot 1
UnburdenRegular ability slot 2
PranksterHidden slot; use a documented source for availability

A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.

Purrloin breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Field
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Fast
Base capture rate255 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedSpeed +1

The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.

Sequel breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves

Purrloin sequel level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveScratch
3Growl
6Assist
10Sand Attack
12Fury Swipes
15Pursuit
19Torment
21Fake Out
24Hone Claws
28Assurance
30Slash
33Captivate
37Night Slash
39Snatch
42Nasty Plot
46Sucker Punch

Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Purrloin sequel compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM12TauntDarkStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical
TM41TormentDarkStatus
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial
TM63EmbargoDarkStatus
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM89U-turnBugPhysical
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM95SnarlDarkSpecial
HM01CutNormalPhysical

Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.

All sequel TM/HM locations

07

Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors

Recorded Black 2/White 2 Egg moves: Charm, Covet, Encore, Fake Tears, Feint Attack, Foul Play, Pay Day, Yawn.

Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Covet, Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Gunk Shot, Hyper Voice, Iron Tail, Knock Off, Role Play, Seed Bomb, Sleep Talk, Snatch, Snore, Spite, Trick.

Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.

Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services

08

Related species and return to the Pokédex

Return to Purrloin in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use Purrloin’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.

References