Piplup (#0393) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP53113–160216–310

Atk5150–11396–221

Def5352–11599–225

SpA6159–124114–243

SpD5654–118105–232

Spe4040–10176–196

Total314Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Piplup outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
CompetitiveHidden ability
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0393PiplupWater
1. Level 16#0394PrinplupWater
  1. Level 36#0395EmpoleonWaterSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

8Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

11CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

15PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

18Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

22SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

25Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

29BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

32WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

36MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

39Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

43Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 37

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 7

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggPower TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

EggSnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Penguin Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Sinnoh#007Extended Sinnoh#007Hisui#161Blueberry#197

Prefers cold climes and appears along coasts. It's an adorable little thing—as cute as any child—but it's also prideful, unwilling to accept handouts from people.
Legends: Arceus
It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.
Pearl
Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire