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Piplup

#393 in the X and Y Pokédex • Penguin Pokémon

Pokémon X

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Pokémon Y

Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1Field

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 SpA

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

63
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Piplup

Piplup

#393

Level 16

Prinplup

Prinplup

#394

Prinplup

Prinplup

#394

Level 36

Empoleon

Empoleon

#395

Infernape

Prinplup

Piplup normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Piplup sprite

Shiny

Piplup

Penguin Pokémon

#393
Water

Height

0.4 m

Weight

5.2 kg

Base XP

63

Abilities

TorrentCompetitive

HP

53

Attack

51

Defense

53

Sp. Atk

61

Sp. Def

56

Speed

40

Total

314

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

4GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

8BubbleWaterSpecial4010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

11Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

15PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

18Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

22BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

25Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

29BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

32WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

36MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

39Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.

43Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Aqua RingWaterStatus--20

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

YawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Class
Description
Water PledgeWaterSpecial8010010

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

Hidden Ability

Boosts the Sp. Atk stat when a stat is lowered.

Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

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X/Y / Pokédex

Piplup

Piplup

#393 in the X and Y Pokédex • Penguin Pokémon

Pokémon X

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Pokémon Y

Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1Field

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 SpA

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

63
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Piplup

Piplup

#393

Level 16

Prinplup

Prinplup

#394

Prinplup

Prinplup

#394

Level 36

Empoleon

Empoleon

#395

Infernape

Prinplup

Piplup normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Piplup sprite

Shiny

Piplup

Penguin Pokémon

#393
Water

Height

0.4 m

Weight

5.2 kg

Base XP

63

Abilities

TorrentCompetitive

HP

53

Attack

51

Defense

53

Sp. Atk

61

Sp. Def

56

Speed

40

Total

314

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

4GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

8BubbleWaterSpecial4010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

11Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

15PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

18Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

22BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

25Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

29BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

32WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

36MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

39Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.

43Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Aqua RingWaterStatus--20

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

YawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Class
Description
Water PledgeWaterSpecial8010010

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon is in trouble.

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

Hidden Ability

Boosts the Sp. Atk stat when a stat is lowered.

Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.