Piplup Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Piplup official artwork
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Piplup

Penguin Pokémon

WATER

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Piplup Pokédex brings together the essential information for Piplup, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Piplup is National Pokédex #393 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Water-type Pokémon.

This Piplup Pokédex covers Piplup across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Piplup at a glance

Type
WATER
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 61
Abilities
Torrent, Competitive (Hidden)
Next evolution
Prinplup — Level 16

Piplup Pokédex overview

Piplup has the Water typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Penguin Pokémon. It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Piplup Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Piplup quick facts

Height
0.4 m
Weight
5.2 kg
Generation
Generation IV
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Piplup Pokédex type and weaknesses

Piplup is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice and Steel. These matchups come from Piplup's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Piplup and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Piplup type effectiveness

Damage taken when Piplup is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×

Resists

FIRE½×WATER½×ICE½×STEEL½×

Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Piplup Pokédex stats

Piplup has a base stat total of 314, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 61. In the Piplup Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Piplup is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Piplup base stats

Hp53
Attack51
Defense53
Special Attack61
Special Defense56
Speed40
Total314

Piplup Pokédex abilities

Piplup can have Torrent and Competitive as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Piplup functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Piplup abilities

Torrent

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive Hidden

Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Piplup Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Piplup. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Piplup evolution family

393Piplup
Level 16
394Prinplup
Level 36
395Empoleon

Piplup evolution requirements

Piplup Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Piplup has 1 form shown on this Piplup Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Piplup normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Piplup.

Piplup Pokédex game appearances

Piplup appears in 11 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold and Omega Ruby. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Piplup appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Piplup game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondWild encounter
HeartgoldGame data
Omega RubyWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
SoulsilverGame data
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Piplup?

The locations below show where Piplup can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Piplup encounter locations

5 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireHoenn Route 101 AreaGift5100%—
DiamondLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionGift5100%—
Omega RubyHoenn Route 101 AreaGift5100%—
PearlLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionGift5100%—
PlatinumSinnoh Route 201 AreaGift5100%—

Piplup Pokédex moves

The Piplup Pokédex lists 110 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Piplup move explorer

110 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1PoundNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
4GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
6BubbleWATERSpecial4010030Level Up
6Water GunWATERSpecial4010025Level Up
11Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Level Up
11CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Level Up
11Water SportWATERStatus——15Level Up
15PeckFLYINGPhysical3510035Level Up
18BideNORMALPhysical——10Level Up
18Bubble BeamWATERSpecial6510020Level Up
18Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Level Up
22SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Level Up
25Fury AttackNORMALPhysical158520Level Up
25RoostFLYINGStatus——5Level Up
29BrineWATERSpecial6510010Level Up
32WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Level Up
34LiquidationWATERPhysical8510010Level Up
36MistICEStatus——30Level Up
39Drill PeckFLYINGPhysical8010020Level Up
43Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Level Up
43Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—BrineWATERSpecial6510010Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Disarming VoiceFAIRYSpecial40—15Machine
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Flip TurnWATERPhysical6010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—HailICEStatus——10Machine
—HazeICEStatus——30Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Ice SpinnerICEPhysical8010015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—LiquidationWATERPhysical8510010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—PluckFLYINGPhysical6010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—QuashDARKStatus—10015Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—ScaldWATERSpecial8010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnowscapeICEStatus0—10Machine
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SurfWATERSpecial9010015Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Machine
—Water PledgeWATERSpecial8010010Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—WaterfallWATERPhysical8010015Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Egg
—Aqua RingWATERStatus——20Egg
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Egg
—Double HitNORMALPhysical359010Egg
—Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Egg
—FlailNORMALPhysical—10015Egg
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Egg
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Egg
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Egg
—Mud SportGROUNDStatus——15Egg
—Power TripDARKPhysical2010010Egg
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Egg
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Egg
—SupersonicNORMALStatus—5520Egg
—YawnNORMALStatus——10Egg
—CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Tutor
—Water PledgeWATERSpecial8010010Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor

Piplup Pokédex entries

The Piplup Pokédex entries below let you compare how Piplup has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Piplup Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Diamond

Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Pearl

It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.

Platinum

A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

Heartgold

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Soulsilver

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Black

A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

White

A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

Black 2

A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

White 2

A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

X

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Y

Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Omega Ruby

It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Alpha Sapphire

Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Legends Arceus

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.

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