#394 Prinplup
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 5th Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry
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Normal Sprite Shiny Sprite Normal Sprite Shiny Sprite
Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Prinplup Pottaishi
ポッタイシ
National: #394
Sinnoh: #008
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Ability: Torrent
Torrent: When HP is below 1/3rd, Water’s power increases to 1.5 times.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Penguin Pokémon 2'07" 50.8lbs 45 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 2 Sp. Attack Point(s)
Blue 0
Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Water 1
Ground
Evolutionary Chain
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 Location
Diamond Evolve from Piplup
Pearl Evolve from Piplup
Platinum Evolve Piplup
HeartGold Trade from DPt
SoulSilver Trade from DPt
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Growl--10040--
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
4Growl--10040--
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
8Bubble201003010
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
11Water Sport----15--
The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.
15Peck3510035--
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
16Metal Claw50953510
The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
19Bide??--10--
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
24Bubblebeam651002010
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
28Fury Attack158520--
The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
33Brine6510010--
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
37Whirlpool157015--
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
42Mist----30--
The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
46Drill Peck8010020--
A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
51Hydro Pump120805--
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Growl--10040--
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
4Growl--10040--
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
8Bubble201003010
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
11Water Sport----15--
The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.
15Peck3510035--
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
16Metal Claw50953510
The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
19Bubblebeam651002010
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
24Bide??--10--
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
28Fury Attack158520--
The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
33Brine6510010--
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
37Whirlpool157015--
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
42Mist----30--
The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
46Drill Peck8010020--
A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
51Hydro Pump120805--
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM55 Brine 65 100 10 --
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM76 Stealth Rock -- -- 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM86 Grass Knot ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM88 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03 Surf 95 100 15 --
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05 DPt Defog -- -- 15 --
It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.
HM05 HGSS Whirlpool 15 70 15 --
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM07 Waterfall 80 100 15 20
The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dive 80 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Signal Beam 75 100 15 10
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Double Hit359010--Details
The user slams the foe with a long tail, vines, etc. The target is hit twice in a row.
Supersonic--5520--Details
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Yawn----10--Details
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Mud Sport----15--Details
The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
Mud-slap2010010100Details
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Snore401001530Details
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Agility----30--Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
Aqua Ring----20--Details
The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
Hydro Pump120805--Details
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Featherdance - HGSS Only--10015--Details
The user covers the foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat.

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Pound4010035--
Lv. 1
The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 64 66 68 81 76 50
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 124 - 171 63 - 106 65 - 108 77 - 119 72 - 115 49 - 91
Lv. 100 238 - 332 123 - 207 126 - 211 150 - 234 141 - 225 94 - 179
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 124 - 171 71 - 118 73 - 120 86 - 133 81 - 128 55 - 102
Lv. 100 238 - 332 137 - 231 141 - 235 167 - 261 157 - 251 105 - 199
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 124 - 171 78 - 129 80 - 132 94 - 146 89 - 140 60 - 112
Lv. 100 238 - 332 150 - 254 155 - 258 183 - 287 172 - 276 115 - 218

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