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General | Location | Attacks | Stats | Egg Moves | 5th Gen Dex |  |
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| This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Check out Prinplup Pokémon Sword & Shield data | |||||||||
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| Name | Jp. Name | No. | Gender Ratio | Type | ||||||||
| Prinplup | Pottaishi ポッタイシ |
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| Ability: Torrent | ||||||||||||
| Torrent: When HP is below 1/3rd, Water’s power increases to 1.5 times. | ||||||||||||
| Classification | Height | Weight | Capture Rate | Base Egg Steps | ||||||||
| Penguin Pokémon | 2'07" | 50.8lbs | 45 | 5,120 | ||||||||
| Experience Growth | Base Happiness | Effort Values Earned | Colour | Safari Zone Flee Rate | ||||||||
| 1,059,860 Points Medium Slow |
70 | 2 Sp. Attack Point(s) |
Blue | 0 | ||||||||
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| *1 | *0.5 | *0.5 | *2 | *2 | *0.5 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *0.5 |
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| Flavour Text | |
| Diamond | It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important. |
| Pearl | Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas. |
| Platinum | Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group. |
| HeartGold | It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees. |
| SoulSilver | |
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| Game | Location | ||
| Diamond | Evolve from Piplup | ||
| Pearl | Evolve from Piplup | ||
| Platinum | Evolve Piplup | ||
| HeartGold | Trade from DPt | ||
| SoulSilver | Trade from DPt | ||
| Trainer Locations | Details | ||
| Diamond/Pearl Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Tackle |  |  | 35 | 95 | 35 | -- | ||
| A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. | |||||||||
| — | Growl | |  | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. | |||||||||
| 4 | Growl | | | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. | |||||||||
| 8 | Bubble | |  | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | ||
| A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| 11 | Water Sport | | | -- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. | |||||||||
| 15 | Peck |  | | 35 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. | |||||||||
| 16 | Metal Claw |  | | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | ||
| The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| 19 | Bide | | | ?? | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. | |||||||||
| 24 | Bubblebeam | | | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | ||
| A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| 28 | Fury Attack | | | 15 | 85 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. | |||||||||
| 33 | Brine | | | 65 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | |||||||||
| 37 | Whirlpool | | | 15 | 70 | 15 | -- | ||
| Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. | |||||||||
| 42 | Mist |  | | -- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
| The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. | |||||||||
| 46 | Drill Peck | | | 80 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill. | |||||||||
| 51 | Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 80 | 5 | -- | ||
| The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Tackle | | | 35 | 95 | 35 | -- | ||
| A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. | |||||||||
| — | Growl | | | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. | |||||||||
| 4 | Growl | | | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. | |||||||||
| 8 | Bubble | | | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | ||
| A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| 11 | Water Sport | | | -- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. | |||||||||
| 15 | Peck | | | 35 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. | |||||||||
| 16 | Metal Claw | | | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | ||
| The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| 19 | Bubblebeam | | | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | ||
| A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| 24 | Bide | | | ?? | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. | |||||||||
| 28 | Fury Attack | | | 15 | 85 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. | |||||||||
| 33 | Brine | | | 65 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | |||||||||
| 37 | Whirlpool | | | 15 | 70 | 15 | -- | ||
| Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. | |||||||||
| 42 | Mist | | | -- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
| The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. | |||||||||
| 46 | Drill Peck | | | 80 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill. | |||||||||
| 51 | Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 80 | 5 | -- | ||
| The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | |||||||||
| TM & HM Attacks | |||||||||
| TM/HM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| TM03 | Water Pulse | |
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60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | ||
| The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. | |||||||||
| TM06 | Toxic |  |
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-- | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |||||||||
| TM07 | Hail | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. | |||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | |||||||||
| TM13 | Ice Beam | |
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95 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
| The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. | |||||||||
| TM14 | Blizzard | |
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120 | 70 | 5 | 10 | ||
| A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. | |||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | |||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM27 | Return | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM28 | Dig |  |
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80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM31 | Brick Break |  |
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75 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. | |||||||||
| TM32 | Double Team | |
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-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | |||||||||
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  |
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50 | 80 | 10 | 100 | ||
| Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement. | |||||||||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. | |||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | |||||||||
| TM44 | Rest |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | |||||||||
| TM45 | Attract | |
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-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | |||||||||
| TM55 | Brine | |
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65 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | |||||||||
| TM56 | Fling |  |
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?? | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | |||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |  |
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70 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | |
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-- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. | |||||||||
| TM78 | Captivate | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | |||||||||
| TM86 | Grass Knot |  |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. | |||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | |
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-- | 90 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM88 | Pluck | |
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60 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect. | |||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | |||||||||
| HM01 | Cut | |
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50 | 95 | 30 | -- | ||
| The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | |||||||||
| HM03 | Surf | |
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95 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. | |||||||||
| HM04 | Strength | |
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80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. | |||||||||
| HM05 DPt | Defog | |
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-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc. | |||||||||
| HM05 HGSS | Whirlpool | |
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15 | 70 | 15 | -- | ||
| Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. | |||||||||
| HM06 | Rock Smash | |
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40 | 100 | 15 | 50 | ||
| The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | |||||||||
| HM07 | Waterfall | |
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80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
| The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Dive | |
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80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn. | ||||||||
| Icy Wind | |
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55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | ||
| The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat. | ||||||||
| Snore | |
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40 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||||
| Mud-slap | |
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20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ||||||||
| Signal Beam |  |
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75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. | ||||||||
| HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Headbutt | |
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70 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. | ||||||||
| Egg Moves (Details) | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Double Hit | | | 35 | 90 | 10 | -- | Details | |
| The user slams the foe with a long tail, vines, etc. The target is hit twice in a row. | ||||||||
| Supersonic | | | -- | 55 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. | ||||||||
| Yawn | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- | Details | |
| The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn. | ||||||||
| Mud Sport | | | -- | -- | 15 | -- | Details | |
| The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle. | ||||||||
| Mud-slap | | | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Details | |
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ||||||||
| Snore | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Details | |
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||||
| Flail | | | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- | Details | |
| The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | ||||||||
| Agility | | | -- | -- | 30 | -- | Details | |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. | ||||||||
| Aqua Ring | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn. | ||||||||
| Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 80 | 5 | -- | Details | |
| The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ||||||||
| Featherdance - HGSS Only | | | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | Details | |
| The user covers the foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat. | ||||||||
| Pre-Evolution Moves | |||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Means | ||
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| Pound | | | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- |
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| The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. | |||||||||
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| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed | ||
| Base Stats | 64 | 66 | 68 | 81 | 76 | 50 | |
| Max Stats Hindering Nature |
Lv. 50 | 124 - 171 | 63 - 106 | 65 - 108 | 77 - 119 | 72 - 115 | 49 - 91 |
| Lv. 100 | 238 - 332 | 123 - 207 | 126 - 211 | 150 - 234 | 141 - 225 | 94 - 179 | |
| Max Stats Neutral Nature |
Lv. 50 | 124 - 171 | 71 - 118 | 73 - 120 | 86 - 133 | 81 - 128 | 55 - 102 |
| Lv. 100 | 238 - 332 | 137 - 231 | 141 - 235 | 167 - 261 | 157 - 251 | 105 - 199 | |
| Max Stats Beneficial Nature |
Lv. 50 | 124 - 171 | 78 - 129 | 80 - 132 | 94 - 146 | 89 - 140 | 60 - 112 |
| Lv. 100 | 238 - 332 | 150 - 254 | 155 - 258 | 183 - 287 | 172 - 276 | 115 - 218 | |
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