Piplup pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
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Name origin

pip: to hatch from an egg
plup: dripping water sound

Pokedex data

National №	393
Type	Water
Species	Penguin Pokémon
Height	1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight	11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
Abilities	Torrent Defiant (Dream World)
Local №	007 (Diamond, Pearl) 007 (Platinum)
Japanese	Potchama

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field, Water 1
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	66
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

Piplup stats

The base stats for Piplup are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	53	216 - 310
Attack	51	96 - 221
Defense	53	99 - 225
Sp. Atk	61	114 - 243
Sp. Def	56	105 - 232
Speed	40	76 - 196
Total	314

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Pearl	It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.
Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Evolution chart

#393
Piplup
Water →
(Level 16)

#394
Prinplup
Water →
(Level 36)

#395
Empoleon
Water · Steel

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Piplup learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
8	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
11	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
15	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
18	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
22	Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
25	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85
29	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
32	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
36	Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
39	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100
43	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80

Other generations: IV V

Piplup learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Piplup egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90

Piplup learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Piplup egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Piplup can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Water Pledge	Water	Special	50	100

Piplup can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Water Pledge	Water	Special	50	100

Piplup can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Piplup is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Piplup is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Piplup is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
60	Quash	Dark	Status	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Piplup is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
55	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Piplup sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Piplup

Pearl Diamond	Lake Verity
Platinum	Route 201

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Piplup

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Piplup stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Piplup sprites

Where to find Piplup

Pokeathlon stats

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