TL;DR. Prinplup is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 405. It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Prinplup in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Prinplup reaches 1,701 CP at level 40 and 1,946 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Piplup family appeared on January 19, 2020.
- Piplup
- Prinplup and Empoleon by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 19 to Feb 23, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| One or more days, Feb 19 to Feb 23, 2024 | 3-star | Road to Sinnoh |
| Aug 26 to Sep 10, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 21 to Aug 26, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 7 to Feb 4, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
Prinplup in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Prinplup across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #821 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Prinplup.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Prinplup, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Prinplup?
Prinplup is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Prinplup weak to?
Prinplup takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Prinplup resistant to?
Prinplup resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Prinplup evolve?
Prinplup evolves from Piplup (Level 16). Prinplup evolves into Empoleon (Level 36).
What generation is Prinplup from?
Prinplup was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0394.
What are Prinplup's base stats?
Prinplup has HP 64, Attack 66, Defense 68, Special Attack 81, Special Defense 76, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Prinplup's abilities?
Prinplup can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Competitive.
Is Prinplup legendary or mythical?
No. Prinplup is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Prinplup's best stat?
Prinplup's highest base stat is Special Attack at 81, which ranks 54th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Prinplup good?
Prinplup has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 90th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Prinplup as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Prinplup is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Prinplup vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Prinplup | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 64 | 70 | -6 |
| Attack | 66 | 72 | -6 |
| Defense | 68 | 72 | -4 |
| Special Attack | 81 | 71 | +10 |
| Special Defense | 76 | 69 | +7 |
| Speed | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Total | 405 | 420 | -15 |
Prinplup appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Prinplup is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Prinplup.
Every main-series game Prinplup is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- EvolvePiplup (Level 16; The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolvePiplup (Level 16)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Spring Path, near Islespy Shore (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 16 (Island Scan) (Tuesdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolvePiplup (Level 16)
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- EventEvolve Global Link event Piplup
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolvePiplup (Level 16)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Prinplup appears in 9 episodes.
From DP004 (2006-10-05) through DP123 (2009-04-16).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Prinplup has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Prinplup sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Prinplup in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Prinplup
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.