Purugly Team Builder

Purugly at a glance

Purugly brings a Normal typing and a 452 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Purugly

• Direct version records exist for Purugly, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
• 9 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Purugly

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Purugly's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Skeledirgeimmune to fighting - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureArmarougeresists fighting - adds fire pressure - adds psychic pressureCeruledgeimmune to fighting - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureWattrelresists fighting - adds electric pressure - adds flying pressureKilowattrelresists fighting - adds electric pressure - adds flying pressureBramblinimmune to fighting - adds grass pressure - adds ghost pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Purugly

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fighting.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.