# Purugly - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Purugly in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Purugly)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Purugly
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 100.000%
- **Frustration**: 73.232%
- **Taunt**: 73.232%
- **Protect**: 73.232%
- **Body Slam**: 11.764%
- **Play Rough**: 10.960%
- **Sucker Punch**: 10.416%
- **Return**: 7.820%
- **Facade**: 7.183%
- **Super Fang**: 7.183%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 100.000%
- **Thick Fat**: 0.000%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 80.037%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.433%
- **Flame Orb**: 7.183%
- **Other**: 1.348%

## Common Teammates
- **Dugtrio**: 71.145%
- **Talonflame**: 71.145%
- **Infernape**: 71.145%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 66.002%
- **Clefable**: 35.332%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 16.982%

## FAQ for Purugly in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Purugly?
The most common moves for Purugly are Fake Out, Frustration, Taunt, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Purugly?
Purugly is frequently paired with Dugtrio, Talonflame, Infernape, Mawile-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Purugly?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Purugly?
The top build for Purugly features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.226% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Purugly?
Purugly is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (80.037%).

### What is the most common role for Purugly?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Purugly often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Purugly?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 64 |
| Sp. Atk | 64 |
| Sp. Def | 59 |
| Speed | 112 |
| **BST** | **452** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Purugly on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Purugly) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Purugly
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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