Prinplup
#394 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Penguin Pokémon
Prinplup
#394 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Penguin Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Prinplup
Penguin Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

Pokémon White 2
Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Piplup #393 | Level 16 | ![]() Prinplup #394 |
![]() Prinplup #394 | Level 36 | ![]() Empoleon #395 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| 4 | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| 8 | Bubble | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats. |
| 11 | Water Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| 15 | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| 16 | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats. |
| 24 | Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| 28 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| 33 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| 37 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
| 42 | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. |
| 46 | Drill Peck | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill. |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. |
| TM55 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM60 | Quash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| HM05 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
| HM06 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 40 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. |
| Water Pledge | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears. |
Traits
Torrent
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Defiant(Hidden Ability)
When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.




































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