Quick Answers
Piplup is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, known as the Penguin Pokémon.
What type is Piplup?
Piplup is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Piplup weak to?
Piplup is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Piplup resist?
Piplup resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Piplup's base stats?
Piplup has a base stat total of 314. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 61. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Piplup have?
Piplup can have Torrent as its standard ability, plus Competitive as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Piplup evolve?
Piplup evolves into Prinplup starting at level 16.
Where can you find Piplup?
Piplup can be encountered in the wild in 5 games, including Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon Omega Ruby. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Piplup learn?
Piplup can learn 87 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Piplup's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 87 total
Level-Up
14 movesTM / HM
59 movesEgg Moves
11 movesMove Tutor
3 movesWhere to find· 14 games
Where can you find Piplup in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotPiplup can be found in Lake Verity Before Galactic Intervention in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Lake Verity Before Galactic Intervention
Where can you find Piplup in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotPiplup can be found in Lake Verity Before Galactic Intervention in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Lake Verity Before Galactic Intervention
Where can you find Piplup in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotPiplup can be found in Sinnoh Route 201 in Pokémon Platinum.
Piplup in Pokémon HeartGold
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Piplup in Pokémon SoulSilver
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Piplup in Pokémon Black
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Piplup in Pokémon White
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Piplup in Pokémon Black 2
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Piplup in Pokémon White 2
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Piplup in Pokémon X
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Piplup in Pokémon Y
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Where can you find Piplup in Pokémon Omega Ruby?
1 spotPiplup can be found in Hoenn Route 101 in Pokémon Omega Ruby.
Where can you find Piplup in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
1 spotPiplup can be found in Hoenn Route 101 in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
Piplup in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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