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Prinplup (Japanese: ポッタイシ Pottaishi) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Piplup starting at level 16 and evolves into Empoleon starting at level 36.
Biology
Prinplup is a blue, penguin-like Pokémon. It is mostly dark blue with light blue facial markings, wing tips, and lower body. Its eyes are blue and it has a short yellow beak with a small point above it. Two large, yellow ridges extend from its beak over the back of its head and meet just above the nape of its neck. On its body are four large, white spots that resemble buttons. Instead of arms, it has long, flipper-like wings that are capable of knocking over and snapping trees. It has short legs with yellow, three-toed feet. Prinplup has a high sense of self-pride, which prevents it from forming groups of its own kind. This Pokémon can be found in icy waters, where it hunts for prey.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
A Prinplup appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters, under the ownership of Kenny. In the following episode, it battled Dawn's Piplup. In Last Call — First Round!, it was revealed to have evolved into an Empoleon by the time of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Other
Prinplup debuted in Dawn Of A New Era!. Three young Trainers stopped by at a Pokémon Center with their starter Pokémon, but the girl of that group had a Prinplup.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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DP004
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Prinplup
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Prinplup, the Penguin Pokémon, and the evolved form of Piplup. A strike of its wings can be harmful as it searches the oceans for prey.
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DP026
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Prinplup
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Ash's Pokédex
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Prinplup, the Penguin Pokémon, and the evolved form of Piplup. One blow from its wings is strong enough to knock down trees.
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Pokémon Evolutions
A Prinplup appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Barry, having evolved from his Piplup. It was used to battle Jupiter and her Skuntank at Lake Acuity and was eventually defeated. It later evolved into Empoleon.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Platinum's Prinplup
Platinum had a female Prinplup after her Piplup evolved in Eterna City in Ring Around the Roserade I. She has since evolved into an Empoleon.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Hareta's Prinplup
Prinplup makes a brief appearance after Hareta's Piplup evolves after its Everstone is removed in (Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition. It then quickly evolves into Empoleon.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Prinplup appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation.
In the TCG
- Main article: Prinplup (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #008
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
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Pearl
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Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
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Platinum
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Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
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HeartGold
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It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
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White
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Black 2
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Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
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Y
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It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
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Omega Ruby
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It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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64
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124 - 171
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238 - 332
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66
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63 - 129
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123 - 254
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68
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65 - 132
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126 - 258
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81
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77 - 146
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150 - 287
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76
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72 - 140
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141 - 276
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Prinplup is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Prinplup
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Prinplup
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Prinplup
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Prinplup
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Prinplup in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Prinplup in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Prinplup
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Prinplup
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Prinplup
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Prinplup
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Cut ×1)
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Browser entry R-084/N-002
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Attack: 74
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Other sprites
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Platinum intro's sprite
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Trivia
- Prinplup shares its category with its pre-evolved form and Eiscue. They are all known as the Penguin Pokémon.
Origin
Prinplup is based on a penguin. The crests on its head suggest it may be based on a species of crested penguin.
Name origin
Prinplup is a combination of prince and plup (sound of hitting the water).
Pottaishi is a combination of ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha (splashing in water or having a plump appearance) and 皇太子 kōtaishi (crown prince).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ポッタイシ Pottaishi
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From ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha and 皇太子 kōtaishi
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French
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Prinplouf
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From prince and plouf
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Spanish
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Prinplup
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Same as English name
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German
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Pliprin
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From plip and Prinz
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Italian
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Prinplup
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Same as English name
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Korean
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팽태자 Pengtaiza
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From penguin and 황태자 hwangtaeja
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Mandarin Chinese
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波皇子 Bōhuángzǐ
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From 波 bō, 皇子 huángzǐ, and 皇太子 huángtàizǐ
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Thai
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โพจไทชิ Photthaichi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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