No. 0394

Prinplup

Penguin Pokémon

Official art

Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 23 kg 50.7 lbs
Base stat total: 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Torrent Competitive

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.

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Base stats

HP64139–171238–332

Atk6677–129123–254

Def6879–132126–258

SpA8190–146150–287

SpD7686–140141–276

Spe5063–11294–218

Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63

Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Prinplup outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Prinplup against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Prinplup · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Prinplup · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Prinplup · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Torrent
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Water attacks.
Other Pokémon with Torrent 28
Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Piplup Empoleon Oshawott Dewott Samurott Panpour Simipour Froakie Frogadier Greninja Popplio Brionne Primarina Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval
Competitive, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Other Pokémon with Competitive 14
Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Galarian Articuno Igglybuff Milotic Piplup Empoleon Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Female Meowstic Boltund Wattrel Kilowattrel

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0393PiplupWater
1. Level 16
  #0394PrinplupWater
  1. Level 36
    #0395EmpoleonWaterSteel

Moves

Level up 13


Evo	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Special	40	100%	25
15	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
19	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Special	65	100%	20
24	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
28	Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
33	BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.	Water	Special	65	100%	10
37	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Special	35	85%	15
42	MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
46	Drill PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	80	100%	20
50	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 41


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM19	Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Fairy	Special	40	—	15
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM52	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Physical	80	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM145	Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.	Water	Special	80	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Physical	60	100%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Special	35	85%	15
TM212	Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.	Ice	Physical	20	90%	10
TM216	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15

Egg moves 7


Egg	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Dark	Physical	20	100%	10
Egg	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
Egg	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Special	50	100%	15
Egg	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
Egg	YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Because each Prinplup believes it is the most important of its species, it prefers to live alone. Its wings are strong enough to snap trees in half.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#519 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Penguin Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Sinnoh#008Extended Sinnoh#008Hisui#162Blueberry#198

It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.
Legends: Arceus
It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
Pearl
It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Prinplup
Japanese: ポッタイシ
Japanese (romaji): Pottaishi
Korean: 팽태자
Chinese (Traditional): 波皇子
Chinese (Simplified): 波皇子
French: Prinplouf
German: Pliprin
Spanish: Prinplup
Italian: Prinplup

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Field
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Piplup: Level 16.

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 16Island Scan · Lv 35

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 16Island Scan · Lv 35

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.