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Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, known as the Penguin Pokémon. Its evolution line is Piplup → Prinplup.
What type is Prinplup?
Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Prinplup weak to?
Prinplup is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Prinplup resist?
Prinplup resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Prinplup's base stats?
Prinplup has a base stat total of 405. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 81. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Prinplup have?
Prinplup can have Torrent as its standard ability, plus Competitive as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Prinplup evolve from?
Prinplup evolves from Piplup starting at level 16.
How does Prinplup evolve?
Prinplup evolves into Empoleon starting at level 36.
Where can you find Prinplup?
Prinplup can be encountered in the wild in 2 games, including Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Prinplup learn?
Prinplup can learn 90 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Prinplup'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 · 90 total
Level-Up
14 movesTM / HM
66 movesEgg Moves
6 movesMove Tutor
4 movesWhere to find· 16 games
Prinplup in Pokémon Diamond
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Prinplup in Pokémon Pearl
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Prinplup in Pokémon Platinum
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Prinplup in Pokémon HeartGold
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Prinplup in Pokémon SoulSilver
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Prinplup in Pokémon Black
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Prinplup in Pokémon White
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Prinplup in Pokémon Black 2
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Prinplup in Pokémon White 2
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Prinplup in Pokémon X
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Prinplup in Pokémon Y
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Prinplup in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Prinplup in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Prinplup in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotPrinplup can be found in Alola Route 16 Main in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 16 Main
Where can you find Prinplup in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotPrinplup can be found in Alola Route 16 Main in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 16 Main
Prinplup in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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