Name origin

prince
heir to a throne of an emperor or king
plup
dripping water sound
Prinplup artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 394
Type Water
Species Penguin Pokémon
Height 2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight 50.7 lbs (23.0 kg)
Abilities Torrent
Defiant (Dream World)
Local № 008 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese Pottaishi

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield 2 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 143
Growth Rate Medium Slow



Type defenses

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Prinplup stats

The base stats for Prinplup 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 for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 64
238 - 332
Attack 66
123 - 254
Defense 68
126 - 258
Sp. Atk 81
150 - 287
Sp. Def 76
141 - 276
Speed 50
94 - 218
Total 405

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Pearl Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
Platinum
Black
White
Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Prinplup learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
4 GrowlNormalStatus-100
8 BubbleWaterSpecial20100
11 Water SportWaterStatus--
15 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
16 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
19 BubblebeamWaterSpecial65100
24 BideNormalPhysical--
28 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
33 BrineWaterSpecial65100
37 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
42 MistIceStatus--
46 Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
51 Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080

Pre-evolution moves

Prinplup can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
PoundNormalPhysical40100

Egg moves

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
BideNormalPhysical--
Double HitNormalPhysical3590
FeatherdanceFlyingStatus-100
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Mud SportGroundStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
YawnNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
Double HitNormalPhysical3590
FeatherdanceFlyingStatus-100
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
Mud SportGroundStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
YawnNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
Double HitNormalPhysical3590
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
Mud SportGroundStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
YawnNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Water PledgeWaterSpecial50100

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical80100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Prinplup is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Prinplup is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Prinplup is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 DefogFlyingStatus--
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Prinplup is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Prinplup is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Prinplup sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Prinplup normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Prinplup shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Prinplup normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Prinplup shiny sprite

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Where to find Prinplup

We don't have any location data for Prinplup yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★★ 4
Power ★★★★ 4
Skill ★★★★ 4
Stamina ★★★★★ 5
Jump ★★★★ 4
Total 21

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