Prinplup (#0394) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP64124–171238–332

Atk6663–129123–254

Def6865–132126–258

SpA8177–146150–287

SpD7672–140141–276

Spe5049–11294–218

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

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

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Prinplup outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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 SinglesNFE

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

EvoMetal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

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

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

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

19Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

24SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

28Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

33BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

37WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

42MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

46Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

50Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

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

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

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

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%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

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

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#008Extended Sinnoh#008Hisui#162Blueberry#198

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.
Legends: Arceus
It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
Pearl
It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby