Prinplup

#162 in the Hisui Pokédex • Penguin Pokémon

Prinplup in the National Pokédex

Normal

Shiny

Piplup Empoleon

Pokédex entries

Legends: Arceus

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.

Details

Type

Prinplup in Other Games

National Dex page

Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Scarlet & Violet

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Attack

Defense

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

Speed

Total

405

Damage multipliers Prinplup takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Stats use Effort Levels raised with Grit items. Legends: Arceus has no breeding.

Pokédexes	Hisui #162
Effort Levels	0–10 in each stat
Catch rate	105
Base Exp.	142
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Piplup #161	Reach level 16 or higher. Choose Evolve from the party menu when eligible.	Prinplup #162
Prinplup #162	Reach level 36 or higher. Choose Evolve from the party menu when eligible.	Empoleon #163

Levels and prerequisites depend on the listed spawn or gift context. Spawn probabilities are unknown unless specified.

Location	Method	Level	Conditions
Cobalt Coastlands Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)	Wild Pokémon	32–35	Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.
Cobalt Coastlands Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)	Wild Pokémon	47–50	Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.
Cobalt Coastlands Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)	Mass outbreak	16–18	Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.
Cobalt Coastlands Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)	Mass outbreak	31–33	Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.
Cobalt Coastlands Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)	Massive mass outbreak	33–35	Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.
Cobalt Coastlands Cobalt Coastlands (regional catalog)	Massive mass outbreak	48–50	Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

					Mastery
Start	Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	30	Level 10 or Seed of Mastery
6	Bubble The user attacks the target with a spray of countless bubbles.	40	100	25	Level 15 or Seed of Mastery
11	Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	Level 20 or Seed of Mastery
18	Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	Level 28 or Seed of Mastery
25	Roost The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP.	-	-	10	Level 35 or Seed of Mastery
34	Liquidation The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.	80	100	10	Level 45 or Seed of Mastery
43	Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user.	100	100	5	Level 54 or Seed of Mastery

Taught by Zisu at the Training Grounds in Jubilife Village.

				Mastery
Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	Level 20 or Seed of Mastery
Baby-Doll Eyes The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes. This lowers the target’s offensive stats.	-	100	20	Seed of Mastery
Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target with frostbite.	80	100	10	Seed of Mastery
Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of freezing air.	60	95	20	Seed of Mastery
Rest The user restores its own HP but also becomes drowsy.	-	-	10	Seed of Mastery
Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.	40	100	20	Seed of Mastery
Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	70	100	15	Seed of Mastery
Stealth Rock The user launches countless stones at the target. Stone splinters left behind by this attack continue to damage the target for several turns.	40	100	20	Seed of Mastery
Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	Level 28 or Seed of Mastery

#161

Piplup

#163

Empoleon

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