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Prinplup

Penguin Pokémon

Prinplup official artwork
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
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.
See all 5 entries

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
HP64Atk66Def68Spe50SpD76SpA81

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); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

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

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13

EvoMetal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
15PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
19Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
24SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
28Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
33BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10
37WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
42MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
46Drill PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20
50Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
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
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
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
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%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
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
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

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

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

Pokédex entries

Penguin Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Blue
—
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Sinnoh#008Extended Sinnoh#008Hisui#162Blueberry#198

  1. 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

  2. It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.

    Pearl

  5. 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

2 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
142
Medium Slow

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
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.