Piplup
Piplup is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Penguin Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 393 |
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Type | Water |
Species | Penguin Pokémon |
Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
Weight | 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Torrent Defiant (hidden ability) |
Local № | 007 (Diamond/Pearl) 007 (Platinum) 007 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 161 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 63 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 53 | 216 | 310 | |
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Attack | 51 | 96 | 221 | |
Defense | 53 | 99 | 225 | |
Sp. Atk | 61 | 114 | 243 | |
Sp. Def | 56 | 105 | 232 | |
Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Total | 314 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Piplup changes
- In Generation 4, Piplup has a base experience yield of 66.
- In Generations 4-7, Piplup has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
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Pearl | It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt. |
Platinum | 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. |
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. |
X Omega Ruby |
It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
Brilliant Diamond | Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
Shining Pearl | It lives along the shore in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes while hunting. |
Legends: 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. |
Moves learned by Piplup
Moves learnt by level up
Piplup learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
6 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
18 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
22 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
25 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
29 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
32 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
36 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Drill Peck | Flying | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
43 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Piplup learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Piplup gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Piplup is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
49 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
97 | Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
99 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Piplup learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
18 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
43 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Piplup can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Piplup sprites
Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Piplup
Diamond Pearl |
Lake Verity |
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Platinum | Route 201 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Prinplup/Empoleon |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Spring Path |
Scarlet Violet |
Not available in this game |
Answers to Piplup questions
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Piplup?
- What can be bred with a Piplup
- When did Dawn start to keep Piplup out of his pokeball?
- What are the best move set for treeko and piplup? [Mystery dungeon]
- Why can't piplup learn water gun?
- What gender is Dawn's Piplup?
- Has Defiant Empoleon been released?
- Where do you get a defiant piplup?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Piplup |
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Japanese | ポッチャマ (Pochama) |
German | Plinfa |
French | Tiplouf |
Name origin
- pip
- to hatch from an egg
- plup
- dripping water sound