Prinplup

Prinplup is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Pokédex data

National № 0394
Type Water
Species Penguin Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Torrent
Defiant (hidden ability)
Local № 0008 (Diamond/Pearl)
0008 (Platinum)
0008 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0162 (Legends: Arceus)
0198 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 142
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Water 1
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Prinplup.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

Prinplup changes

Pokédex entries

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 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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
X
Omega Ruby
It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
Brilliant Diamond It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Shining Pearl Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
Legends: 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.

Moves learned by Prinplup

Moves learnt by level up

Prinplup learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
15PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
24SwaggerNormalStatus 85
28Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
33BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
37WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
42MistIceStatus
46Drill PeckFlyingPhysical 80 100
50Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80

Moves learnt on evolution

Prinplup learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95

Egg moves

Prinplup does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Prinplup is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Prinplup learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
11Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
18Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
25RoostFlyingStatus
34LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Prinplup can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Prinplup sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Prinplup sprite from Diamond & Pearl Prinplup sprite from Black & White Prinplup sprite from X & Y Prinplup sprite from Legends: Arceus Prinplup sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Prinplup Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Prinplup Shiny sprite from Black & White Prinplup Shiny sprite from X & Y Prinplup Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Prinplup

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Evolve Piplup
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
Evolve Piplup
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 16
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Piplup
Legends: Arceus Spring Path
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Prinplup
Japanese ポッタイシ (Pottaishi)
German Pliprin
French Prinplouf
Italian Prinplup
Spanish Prinplup
Korean 팽태자 (paengtaeja)
Chinese (Simplified) 波皇子
Chinese (Traditional) 波皇子

 

English Penguin Pokémon
Japanese ペンギンポケモン
German Pinguin-Pokémon
French Pokémon Pingouin
Italian Pokémon Pinguino
Spanish Pokémon Pingüino
Korean 펭귄포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 企鹅宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 企鵝寶可夢

Name origin

prince
heir to a throne of an emperor or king
plup
dripping water sound