prinplup

Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Torrent: Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Defiant (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, penguin-like Pokémon
• Blue body with a lighter blue face mask and wing tips
• Yellow beak and three yellow, button-like crests on its head
• White markings that resemble a tuxedo on its chest
• Flipper-like wings and webbed feet

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in cold, icy regions near the water
• Known for being prideful and solitary, often shunning company
• Tends to be more independent compared to its pre-evolution, Piplup
• Prefers to stay in water, where it is an adept swimmer

In Battle:

• Balanced stats, with a focus on defense and special attack
• Signature moves: Bubble Beam, Metal Claw
• Strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types
• Weak against Electric and Grass types
• Often used with moves like Ice Beam and Hydro Pump for coverage and power

Evolution:

• Evolves from Piplup starting at level 16
• Evolves into Empoleon starting at level 36

Interesting Facts:

• Known for its regal and dignified demeanor
• Its name is a combination of "prince" and "pup," reflecting its youthful and noble traits
• Despite its solitary nature, it maintains a strong sense of pride in its appearance and abilities
• Often depicted in the Pokémon anime as a strong battler with an independent spirit

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
• Black: Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
• White: Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
• Black-2: Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
• White-2: Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
• X: It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
• Y: It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
• Omega-Ruby: It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
• Legends-Arceus: It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.