Pokédex - Prinplup (Black Version)
![[Picture of Prinplup]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/394.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #394 |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 23.0 kg (50.7 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Prinplup]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAOElEQVQ4y2NgGArgP6Wa/5NiyH8iDfhPUwP+Y9GMTZygnwlh2hjAQKnmwWEAA6WaqWIAA6WaiQYAvtdaptaxhDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 142 |
| 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: 2 |
| Abilities | Torrent |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Defiant |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Prinplup
| HP | 64 |
| Attack | 66 |
| Defense | 68 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Special Attack | 81 |
| Special Defense | 76 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Prinplup - Penguin Pokémon
Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
French
Prinplouf - Pokémon Pingouin
German
Pliprin - Pinguin
Spanish
Prinplup - Pokémon Pingüino
Italian
Prinplup - Pokémon Pinguino
Japanese
ポッタイシ (POTTAISHI) - ペンギンポケモン (PENGINPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Prinplup Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Prinplup)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bcek |
| 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 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | STEEL | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 19 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 24 | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 101 | 10 | 0 | User | ab |
| 28 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 33 | Brine | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 37 | Whirlpool | WATER | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 42 | Mist | ICE | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 46 | Drill Peck | FLYING | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Prinplup learn in Pokémon Black?
Prinplup can learn the following moves:
Aerial Ace
- TM40
- TM40 (as Piplup)
Brick Break
- TM31
- TM31 (as Piplup)
Double Team
- TM32
- TM32 (as Piplup)
Drill Peck
- Level 46
- Level 39 (as Piplup)
Echoed Voice
- TM49
- TM49 (as Piplup)
Frustration
- TM21
- TM21 (as Piplup)
Fury Attack
- Level 28
- Level 25 (as Piplup)
Grass Knot
- TM86
- TM86 (as Piplup)
Hidden Power
- TM10
- TM10 (as Piplup)
Hone ClawsBlack/White Versions and Later: TM01
Hydro CannonBlack/White Versions and Later: Move Tutor: Driftveil City Move Tutor (as Piplup)
Metal ClawLevel 16
Natural Gift
- Before Black/White: TM83
- Before Black/White: TM83 (as Piplup)
Rain Dance
- TM18
- TM18 (as Piplup)
Rock Smash
- Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Before Black/White: TM43 (as Piplup)
Shadow ClawTM65
Signal Beam
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Piplup)
SingBlack/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Global Link Promotion? (With Hidden Ability?) (as Piplup)
Sleep Talk
- Before Black/White: TM82
- Before Black/White: TM82 (as Piplup)
Stealth Rock
- Before Black/White: TM76
- Before Black/White: TM76 (as Piplup)
StrengthHM04
Substitute
- TM90
- TM90 (as Piplup)
TackleMove Maniac
Water Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM03
- Before Black/White: TM03 (as Piplup)