Prinplup.
BST 405 · water
Prinplup is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Prinplup base stats
BST 405 · ranges at level 100Prinplup weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typePrinplup abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenPrinplup evolution line
3 stagesPrinplup evolves into Empoleon: level it up to 36 or higher. How to evolve Prinplup, every game
Best Prinplup moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerPrinplup moves
gen 9 · 66 moves · 18 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 1 egg · 4 tutorPrinplup Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstIt swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.
It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
Prinplup species data
gen IV species · breeding and trainingAbout Prinplup
Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). 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. Prinplup stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Prinplup base stats
Prinplup has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 81 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 50 (below average). Prinplup is average speed with a base Speed of 50.
Prinplup weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Prinplup is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Prinplup 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Prinplup abilities
Prinplup's abilities include Torrent, Competitive. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Competitive, which raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Prinplup moves and learnset
Prinplup can learn 66 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, 1 through breeding, and 4 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Water Pledge (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Prinplup can learn Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice).
Training Prinplup
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Prinplup can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Prinplup yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Prinplup belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Prinplup is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Prinplup. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Prinplup, or use the team builder to see how Prinplup fits into your squad.
