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No. 0393

Piplup

Penguin Pokémon

Piplup
Official art
Water
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
5.2 kg 11.5 lbs
Base stat total
314 Higher than 22% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Prefers cold climes and appears along coasts. It's an adorable little thing—as cute as any child—but it's also prideful, unwilling to accept handouts from people.
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Base stats

HP53128–160216–310
Atk5163–11396–221
Def5365–11599–225
SpA6172–124114–243
SpD5668–118105–232
Spe4054–10176–196
Total314Higher than 22% of Pokémon
HP53Atk51Def53Spe40SpD56SpA61

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: 1 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 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Piplup outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101Piplup · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  25. 92Piplup · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Piplup · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega 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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
8Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
11CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
15PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
18Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
22SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
25Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
29BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10
32WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
36MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
39Drill PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20
43Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 37

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 7

EggAqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
EggFeather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
EggPower Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.DarkPhys20100%10
EggRoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
EggSnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
EggSupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

A proud and stubborn species, it does not easily accept food or care from its Trainer. It can dive under cold waters for up to 10 minutes to hunt.

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

Pokédex entries

Penguin Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Blue
—
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Sinnoh#007Extended Sinnoh#007Hisui#161Blueberry#197

  1. Prefers cold climes and appears along coasts. It's an adorable little thing—as cute as any child—but it's also prideful, unwilling to accept handouts from people.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby

  3. A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.

    Pearl

  5. Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

    Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Piplup
Japanese
ポッチャマ
Japanese (romaji)
Pochama
Korean
팽도리
Chinese (Traditional)
波加曼
Chinese (Simplified)
波加曼
French
Tiplouf
German
Plinfa
Spanish
Piplup
Italian
Piplup

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

1 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
63
Medium Slow

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 201Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Pearl 1 area
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Diamond 1 area
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Receive as a gift · Lv 5

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.