liepard #510
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liepard
Generation V · #0510 — Cruel Pokémon
Liepard is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, standing as the evolved form of Purrloin when it reaches level 20. Known as the Cruel Pokémon, Liepard bears the National Pokédex number #510 and has captivated trainers across multiple generations with its striking appearance and dangerous disposition. Despite its elegant and beautiful exterior, this feline Pokémon is renowned for its moody and vicious nature, making it a fascinating paradox of aesthetic appeal and raw predatory instinct. With a base stat total of 446, Liepard prioritizes speed and offensive capabilities, boasting an impressive base Speed stat of 106 that allows it to outpace many opponents in battle.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
37.5kg
Category
Cruel Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Prevents paralysis.
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Liepard Biology & Physical Characteristics
Liepard is a slender, purple feline Pokémon adorned with distinctive yellow rosette markings that give its fur an undeniably attractive appearance to many trainers. The species features a characteristic pink "mask" marking across its eyes, a pink nose, and vivid green eyes accented with small yellow markings. Two pairs of long yellow whiskers extend from its face, while its underside displays a tufted yellow coloration. Its lower legs are predominantly yellow with pale pink paw pads visible on each small foot, and it possesses a notably long, curved tail that tapers to a sickle-like point. The biological foundation of Liepard's elegance lies in its well-developed musculature, which enables the Pokémon to move with remarkable silence and precision, allowing it to strike opponents from behind before they can react. This muscular physique, combined with its sleek frame, gives Liepard an almost supernatural grace despite its predatory nature.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Liepard Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Liepard exhibits an even gender distribution with a 50% male to 50% female ratio, allowing for breeding flexibility among trainers seeking to expand their Liepard populations. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group and requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps in the overworld before a Liepard egg produces its offspring. While hatchlings emerge as Purrloin regardless of their eventual evolution potential, the base Friendship value for Liepard stands at 70 (though some game versions list this as 50), providing a moderate starting point for bond development between trainer and Pokémon. The species exhibits standard sexual dimorphism typical of feline Pokémon, though visual differences between males and females are minimal, making gender determination primarily a mechanical concern for competitive breeding and team composition rather than an immediately apparent aesthetic difference.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
sword shield
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
+622 more TMs/HMs
Liepard Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Liepard represents the definitive evolutionary form of Purrloin, a transformation that occurs at level 20 when the young Dark-type reaches sufficient maturity. The evolution from Purrloin to Liepard marks a significant increase in overall physical development, particularly in the Pokémon's musculature and combat capabilities. While Liepard does not possess a Mega Evolution form, its standard evolution already represents the peak of the evolutionary line, with the Pokémon gaining substantial improvements across its offensive and Speed statistics. The transition from Purrloin's more modest frame to Liepard's distinctly more elegant and muscular form reflects the species' maturation into a genuinely dangerous predator, with base stats that shift emphasis toward Attack (88), Special Attack (88), and most notably Speed (106), making it a formidable competitor in competitive battling despite its somewhat fragile defenses.
Where to Find
unova route 5
unova
+13 more
dreamyard
unova
+15 more
unova route 16
unova
+13 more
unova route 9
unova
+5 more
unova route 2
unova
+1 more
kalos route 15
kalos
+1 more
Liepard Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Liepard is a predominantly nocturnal Pokémon known for its stealthy hunting prowess and mysterious behavior patterns. These Pokémon have earned a reputation for vanishing and reappearing unexpectedly, seemingly teleporting through shadows with preternatural grace. In their natural habitats, Liepard operate as solitary predators, hunting under cover of darkness with such silence that their prey remains completely unaware of their presence until it's far too late. The species is notably moody and temperamental, displaying sudden shifts in demeanor that can make them unpredictable companions. In the Galar region specifically, Liepard competes aggressively with Thievul for territorial control, engaging in fierce confrontations over hunting grounds and resources. Their competitive nature and preference for nighttime activity make them formidable nocturnal hunters, relying on their speed and stealth rather than brute force.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
These Pokémon vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur.
Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
Generation VI
Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
Their beautiful form comes from the muscles they have developed. They run silently in the night.
Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react.
Generation VIII
Don’t be fooled by its gorgeous fur and elegant figure. This is a moody and vicious Pokémon.
This stealthy Pokémon sneaks up behind prey without making any sound at all. It competes with Thievul for territory.
Liepard Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Liepard derives from a combination of "lie" and "leopard," with the Japanese name Lepardas sharing similar etymological roots. This nomenclature reflects the species' dual nature as both a deceptive predator that catches prey through cunning and misdirection, and a feline Pokémon with distinctive spotted or rosette patterning reminiscent of actual leopards and other wild cats. The yellow rosette markings on Liepard's purple fur draw inspiration from the coat patterns of real leopards, though the unnatural purple coloration and vibrant yellow accents give it a distinctly fantastical appearance. The design philosophy emphasizes the contrast between Liepard's beautiful, elegant exterior and its cruel, vicious nature, creating a Pokémon that embodies deception and hidden danger. The sickle-shaped tail and sharp facial features enhance its predatory aesthetic, while the pink mask markings give it an almost theatrical appearance that belies its dangerous temperament.
Learnable Moves
Liepard can learn 77 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| assist | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
Liepard Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Liepard's role centers on its exceptional Speed tier and access to priority moves through its hidden ability Prankster, which grants non-damaging moves increased priority. With a base Speed of 106, Liepard outspeeds many common threats in competitive formats, making it a viable sweeper despite its modest base Attack and Special Attack statistics of 88 each. The Unburden ability provides an alternative competitive strategy, doubling Liepard's Speed upon using or losing a held item, allowing for unexpected speed boosts with proper item management. Liepard's movepool grants it access to coverage moves like Night Slash, Knock Off, and Pursuit, enabling it to function as both a scout and momentum-builder through moves like U-turn and Parting Shot that pivot it out while dealing damage. Its fragile defenses with base Defense and Special Defense of only 50 each make it vulnerable to priority moves and strong attacks, requiring careful play and smart switching to maintain effectiveness throughout a battle.
Commonly Asked Questions About Liepard
What type is Liepard?
Liepard is a dark type Pokemon.
What does Liepard evolve from?
Liepard evolved from purrloin.
What are Liepard's weaknesses?
Liepard is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Liepard?
Liepard can be found in unova route 5 (unova), dreamyard (unova) and unova route 16 (unova) and 3 other locations.
Liepard Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Liepard has maintained a steady presence in Pokémon media and competitive communities since its introduction in Generation V, appealing to trainers drawn to its combination of aesthetic beauty and predatory menace. The species has appeared in various Pokémon animated series and films, often depicted as the cunning, stealthy hunter that its Pokédex entries promise. In the trading card game, Liepard has received multiple illustrative treatments highlighting its elegant yet dangerous nature, attracting collectors who appreciate its visual design. The Pokémon's reputation as a moody, vicious predator hidden beneath a beautiful exterior has made it a popular choice for trainers seeking Pokémon that subvert expectations, much like its evolutionary counterpart Purrloin appeals to players who enjoy embracing morally ambiguous or mischievous team members. Competitive players respect Liepard for its speed and utility, particularly in formats where Prankster support and momentum play prove valuable.
Where to Find Liepard in Every Pokémon Game
Liepard's availability has varied considerably across Pokémon generations and regional Pokédexes. The species was first made available in Generation V through Pokémon Black and White as Unova Pokédex #016, appearing again in Black 2 and White 2 as entry #013 in the expanded Unova Pokédex. It subsequently appeared in Generation VI as Mountain Kalos Pokédex #043 in Pokémon X and Y, confirming its presence across multiple regions as trainers progressed through the series. The Pokémon has maintained availability through generations VI through IX, with specific distributions varying by individual titles and regional versions. Liepard's catch rate of 90 makes it relatively straightforward to capture once encountered, and its evolution from Purrloin ensures accessibility to trainers at various points in their journey, provided they reach a location where either Purrloin or Liepard naturally appear. The species has also been featured in special events and distributions across various Pokémon games, occasionally making it available through means beyond standard wild encounters and trainer battles.