Pokédex - Prinplup (Pearl Version)
Basic Information
| National Number | #394 |
| Sinnoh | #008 |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 23.0 kg (50.7 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 143 |
| 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 |
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
Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
French
Prinplouf - Pokémon Pingouin
Les coups violents de ses ailes tranchent le bois le plus dur. Il chasse dans les eaux glacées.
German
Pliprin - Pinguin
Seine Flügel schlagen so kräftig zu, dass es sogar Bäume umknicken kann. Im Eismeer sucht es Beute.
Spanish
Prinplup - Pokémon Pingüino
Los golpes de sus alas pueden partir los árboles más gruesos. Busca sus presas en aguas heladas.
Italian
Prinplup - Pokémon Pinguino
Il battito delle ali è tanto potente da abbattere gli alberi più robusti. Cerca le prede nei mari ghiacciati.
Japanese
ポッタイシ (POTTAISHI) - ペンギンポケモン (PENGINPOKEMON)
つばさの いちげきは きょうれつ。 たいぼくも ボキリと おれるほどだ。 こおりの うみで えものを さがす。 (Tsubasano ichigekiha kyouretsu. taibokumo BOKIRIto oreruhododa. koorino umide emonowo sagasu. )
Evolutions (When Prinplup Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Prinplup)
Obtained by evolving Piplup, which can be found below:
Special method: Starter Pokemon obtained at Lake Verity
Moves Learned
Pearl Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 4 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 8 | Bubble | WATER | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 11 | Water Sport | WATER | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 15 | Peck | FLYING | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 16 | Metal Claw | STEEL | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 19 | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | abf |
| 24 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 28 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 33 | Brine | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 37 | Whirlpool | WATER | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 42 | Mist | ICE | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 46 | Drill Peck | FLYING | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Prinplup learn in Pokémon Pearl?
Prinplup can learn the following moves:
- TM40
- TM40 (as Piplup)
- TM31
- TM31 (as Piplup)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Piplup)
- TM32
- TM32 (as Piplup)
- Level 46
- Level 39 (as Piplup)
- TM21
- TM21 (as Piplup)
- Level 28
- Level 25 (as Piplup)
- TM86
- TM86 (as Piplup)
- TM10
- TM10 (as Piplup)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Piplup)
- TM83
- TM83 (as Piplup)
- TM18
- TM18 (as Piplup)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Piplup)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Piplup)
- TM82
- TM82 (as Piplup)
- TM76
- TM76 (as Piplup)
- TM90
- TM90 (as Piplup)
- TM03
- TM03 (as Piplup)
- Move Maniac
- Level 11 (as Piplup)
![[Picture of Prinplup]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/394.png)