#394 Prinplup

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

Pokémon Game Picture	National No.	Region No.	English name	Japanese Name
DP Sprites	394	Sinnoh Dex: 008	Prinplup	ポッタイシ Pottaishi
PtHGSS Sprites	Ability: Torrent
	Torrent: When HP is below 1/3rd, Water’s power increases to 1.5 times.
Gender Ratio
Male: 87.5 %		Female: 12.5 %
Classification	Type 1	Type 2	Height	Weight
Penguin Pokémon			2'07"	50.8 lbs
Evolution Chain

Damage Taken

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Wild Hold Item	Base EXP	Base Happinness	Colour Category
None	1,059,860 Points Medium Slow	70	Blue

Flavour Text
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	It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
SoulSilver

Location
Game	Rarity	Location
Diamond	Evolve	Evolve from Piplup
Pearl	Evolve	Evolve from Piplup
Platinum	None	Evolve Piplup
HeartGold	None	Trade from DPt
SoulSilver	None	Trade from DPt

Diamond/Pearl Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Tackle			35	95	35	--
		Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
—	Growl			--	100	40	--
		Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
4	Growl			--	100	40	--
		Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
8	Bubble			20	100	30	10
		An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED.
11	Water Sport			--	--	15	--
		The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire.
15	Peck			35	100	35	--
		Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
16	Metal Claw			50	95	35	10
		A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.
19	Bide			??	--	10	--
		Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
24	Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10
		Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
28	Fury Attack			15	85	20	--
		Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
33	Brine			65	100	10	--
		Power doubles if foe's HP is less than half
37	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
42	Mist			--	--	30	--
		Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities.
46	Drill Peck			80	100	20	--
		A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
51	Hydro Pump			120	80	5	--
		Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Tackle			35	95	35	--
		Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
—	Growl			--	100	40	--
		Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
4	Growl			--	100	40	--
		Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
8	Bubble			20	100	30	10
		An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED.
11	Water Sport			--	--	15	--
		The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire.
15	Peck			35	100	35	--
		Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
16	Metal Claw			50	95	35	10
		A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.
19	Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10
		Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
24	Bide			??	--	10	--
		Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
28	Fury Attack			15	85	20	--
		Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
33	Brine			65	100	10	--
		Power doubles if foe's HP is less than half
37	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
42	Mist			--	--	30	--
		Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities.
46	Drill Peck			80	100	20	--
		A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
51	Hydro Pump			120	80	5	--
		Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM03	Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
		Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail			--	--	10	--
		Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam			95	100	10	10
		Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard			120	70	5	10
		Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig			80	100	10	--
		Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb			50	80	10	100
		Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace			60	--	20	--
		An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM55	Brine			65	100	10	--
		Power doubles if foe's HP is less than half
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		Hurls out held item, power depends on held item
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
TM65	Shadow Claw			70	100	15	--
		High critical hit ratio
TM76	Stealth Rock			--	--	20	--
		Causes damage when foe switches Pokémon
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		Lowers opposite gender foe's SP.ATT two stages
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		Power and type of move depends on the held berry
TM86	Grass Knot			??	100	20	--
		Power increases if foe is heavy
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
TM88	Pluck			60	100	20	--
		Power doubles if foe is holding a berry
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
HM01	Cut			50	95	30	--
		Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03	Surf			95	100	15	--
		Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM05 DPt	Defog			--	--	15	--
		Lowers foe's evasiveness
HM05 HGSS	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
HM06	Rock Smash			40	100	15	50
		A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall			80	100	15	20
		Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Dive			80	100	10	--
	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Icy Wind			55	95	15	100
	A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Signal Beam			75	100	15	10
	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Headbutt			70	100	15	30
	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Double Hit			35	90	10	--	Details
	Strikes twice
Supersonic			--	55	20	--	Details
	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Yawn			--	--	10	--	Details
	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
Mud Sport			--	--	15	--	Details
	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100	Details
	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Snore			40	100	15	30	Details
	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Flail			??	100	15	--	Details
	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Agility			--	--	30	--	Details
	Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
Aqua Ring			--	--	20	--	Details
	Restores HP every turn
Hydro Pump			120	80	5	--	Details
	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
Featherdance - HGSS Only			--	100	15	--	Details
	Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce ATTACK.

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %	Means
Pound			40	100	35	--	Lv. 1
	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.

Base Egg Steps to Hatch	Effort Points from Battling it	Catch Rate
5,120 Steps	2 Sp. Attack Point(s)	45

Egg Groups
Lists Of Groups	Group Names
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathSlowpokeSlowbroSeelDewgongHorseaSeadraLaprasOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsDratiniDragonairDragoniteTotodileCroconawFeraligatrMarillAzumarillPolitoedWooperQuagsireSlowkingCorsolaRemoraidOctilleryDelibirdMantineKingdraMudkipMarshtompSwampertLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainCorphishCrawdauntFeebasMiloticSphealSealeoWalreinClamperlHuntailGorebyssRelicanthPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBidoofBibarelBuizelFloatzelShellosGastrodonPhioneManaphyDitto	Water 1
RattataRaticateEkansArbokPikachuRaichuSandshrewSandslashNidoran (F)Nidoran (M)NidorinoNidokingVulpixNinetalesDiglettDugtrioMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduckMankeyPrimeapeGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidashFarfetch'dSeelDewgongRhyhornRhydonTaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionSentretFurretMareepFlaaffyAmpharosAipomWooperQuagsireEspeonUmbreonGirafarigDunsparceSnubbullGranbullSneaselTeddiursaUrsaringSwinubPiloswineDelibirdHoundourHoundoomPhanpyDonphanStantlerSmeargleMiltankTorchicCombuskenBlazikenPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneSeedotNuzleafShiftrySlakothVigorothSlakingWhismurLoudredExploudSkittyDelcattyMawileElectrikeManectricWailmerWailordNumelCameruptTorkoalSpoinkGrumpigSpindaZangooseSeviperKecleonAbsolSphealSealeoWalreinChimcharMonfernoInfernapePiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBidoofBibarelShinxLuxioLuxrayPachirisuBuizelFloatzelAmbipomBunearyLopunnyGlameowPuruglyStunkySkuntankLucarioHippopotasHippowdonWeavileRhyperiorLeafeonGlaceonMamoswineDitto	Ground

Base/Max Pokéthlon Stats
Speed	Power	Technique	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		64	66	68	81	76	50
Min-Max Hindering Nature	Lv50 Lv100	124 - 171 238 - 332	63 - 106 123 - 207	65 - 108 126 - 211	77 - 119 150 - 234	72 - 115 141 - 225	49 - 91 94 - 179
Min-Max Neutral Nature	Lv50 Lv100	124 - 171 238 - 332	71 - 118 137 - 231	73 - 120 141 - 235	86 - 133 167 - 261	81 - 128 157 - 251	55 - 102 105 - 199
Min-Max Beneficial Nature	Lv50 Lv100	124 - 171 238 - 332	78 - 129 150 - 254	80 - 132 155 - 258	94 - 146 183 - 287	89 - 140 172 - 276	60 - 112 115 - 218

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