Pokédex - Piplup (Black Version)
![[Picture of Piplup]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/393.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #393 |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Piplup]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAIUlEQVQ4jWNgGArgP6WaYZj+BvzHgkcNIANQHI2jgAgAABlRIt4Q3PLNAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 1]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAApElEQVQYld2UMQ6AMAhFq/EAHKcjo6NHdXRk9Dgcwc00Rv/HamMiWwu8/BA+nZmlNjFEitzdbN2fqllEaFd/l5tSMlvd/QX0gQs+76GBOiqcoIE6KpwPpDoIWjVXpEJosGR0//hATtVRySF0q+Wb56UixdG0GRdcoiNWxmWX6Mg0cVlDy3T4XuNpTtMIst8ZvQzVHHFKFF2yRKQ0909vCNmQJ7EBA85ITsuMWFIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 63 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 12.5% female, 87.5% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Torrent |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Defiant |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Piplup
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 51 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Special Attack | 61 |
| Special Defense | 56 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Piplup - Penguin Pokémon
A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
French
Tiplouf - Pokémon Pingouin
German
Plinfa - Pinguin
Spanish
Piplup - Pokémon Pingüino
Italian
Piplup - Pokémon Pinguino
Japanese
ポッチャマ (POCCHAMA) - ペンギンポケモン (PENGINPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Piplup Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Piplup)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 4 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bcek |
| 8 | Bubble | WATER | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 11 | Water Sport | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 15 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 15 | Peck | FLYING | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 18 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 22 | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 101 | 10 | 0 | User | ab |
| 25 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 29 | Brine | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 32 | Whirlpool | WATER | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 36 | Mist | ICE | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 39 | Drill Peck | FLYING | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 43 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Piplup learn in Pokémon Black?
Piplup can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
AttractTM45
Bide
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 18
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 22
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
BlizzardTM14
Brick BreakTM31
Brine
- Level 29
- Before Black/White: TM55
Bubble
- Level 8
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
BubbleBeam
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 22
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 18
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
CutHM01
DefogDiamond/Pearl; Platinum: HM05
DigTM28
Dive
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM06
Double TeamTM32
Drill PeckLevel 39
Echoed VoiceTM49
EndureBefore Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
FeatherDance
- HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: サーチャー (ID: 4282)
FlingTM56
FrustrationTM21
Fury AttackLevel 25
Grass KnotTM86
Growl
- Level 4
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
HailTM07
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerTM10
Hydro CannonBlack/White Versions and Later: Move Tutor: Driftveil City Move Tutor
Hydro Pump
- Level 43
- Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: サーチャー (ID: 4282)
Ice BeamTM13
Icy Wind
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
MistLevel 36
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
Peck
- Level 15
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: サーチャー (ID: 4282)
PluckTM88
Pound
- Level 1
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
ProtectTM17
QuashTM60
Rain DanceTM18
RestTM44
ReturnTM27
Rock TombTM39
RoundTM48
ScaldTM55
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
SingBlack/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Global Link Promotion? (With Hidden Ability?)
Sleep TalkBefore Black/White: TM82
Stealth RockBefore Black/White: TM76
SubstituteTM90
SurfHM03
SwaggerTM87
ToxicTM06
Water PulseBefore Black/White: TM03
Water Sport
- Level 11
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: サーチャー (ID: 4282)
Waterfall
- Before Black/White: HM07
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM05
Whirlpool
- Level 32
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05