Prinplup
Prinplup is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Penguin Pokémon
.
Pokédex data
National № | 394 |
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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 № | 008 (Diamond/Pearl) 008 (Platinum) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Special Attack |
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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 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 64 | 238 | 332 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Prinplup changes
- In Generation 4, Prinplup has a base experience yield of 143.
- In Generations 4-7, Prinplup has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Prinplup
Moves learnt by level up
Prinplup learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Water Sport | Water | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
19 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
33 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
37 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
42 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Drill Peck | Flying | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
50 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Prinplup learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Egg moves
Prinplup learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Prinplup egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Aqua Ring | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Double Hit | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 90 |
Feather Dance | Flying | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
Power Trip | Dark | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Prinplup can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Water Pledge | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Prinplup. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Prinplup is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
55 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
60 | Quash | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
98 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Prinplup can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 5 — TM |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Prinplup learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Water Sport | Water | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
19 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
33 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
37 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
42 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Drill Peck | Flying | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
50 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Prinplup learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Egg moves
Prinplup learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Prinplup egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Aqua Ring | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Double Hit | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 90 |
Feather Dance | Flying | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Prinplup can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sun & Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Water Pledge | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Prinplup. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Prinplup is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
55 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
60 | Quash | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
98 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Prinplup can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 5 — TM |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Prinplup sprites
Where to find Prinplup
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Piplup |
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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 |
Answers to Prinplup questions
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Prinplup |
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Japanese | ポッタイシ (Pottaishi) |
German | Pliprin |
French | Prinplouf |
Name origin
- prince
- heir to a throne of an emperor or king
- plup
- dripping water sound