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Prinplup

#394

water

972

CP

1215

CP

Prinplup Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Prinplup can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Prinplup level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–6 of 6

Prinplup Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Prinplup in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#818 of 1152 · F Tier

Bubble

Fast Charge

Icy Wind

Debuff

Great League (Mega Edition)

#882 of 1208 · F Tier

Bubble

Fast Charge

Icy Wind

Debuff

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Prinplup PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Prinplup moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Water type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Ice type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Prinplup Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Prinplup can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water- and Steel-type damage. Bubble matches Prinplup's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bubble

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

12

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

8

Energy

11

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.4s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

5

Energy

7

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bubble

100%160%62.5%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Metal Claw

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Prinplup Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Prinplup can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water- and Ice-type damage. Bubble Beam and Hydro Pump match Prinplup's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.6s – 1.8s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-50

DPE

1

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

135

Energy

-100

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 3.2s

DPE

1.35

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-75

DPE

1.73

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

65

Energy

-33

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.2s – 3.0s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bubble Beam

100%160%62.5%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Hydro Pump

100%160%62.5%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Icy Wind

100%62.5%62.5%100%160%62.5%100%100%160%160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Prinplup carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prinplup's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Metal Claw and Hydro Pump make up Prinplup's best raid moveset, dealing 7.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Prinplup for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Prinplup's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Bubble with Icy Wind and Bubble Beam. Prinplup's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Prinplup learn in Pokémon GO?

Prinplup can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Prinplup's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Prinplup costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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