Prinplup
#394 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Prinplup
The best moves for Prinplup are Bubble and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
46.3dps
Defense
12dps
46.3dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Piplup family. Prinplup evolves from Piplup which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Empoleon which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Prinplup, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Prinplup is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Piplup. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Prinplup's strongest moveset is Bubble & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 1,923. Prinplup evolves into Empoleon.
About
"It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 27 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 46.3 |
| Icy Wind | 65 | 18.6 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 dps
|
21.6 | 100% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 dps
|
20.5 | 95% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Bubble Beam
27 dps
|
18.3 | 85% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Bubble Beam
27 dps
|
17.5 | 81% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Icy Wind
18.6 dps
|
15.7 | 73% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Icy Wind
18.6 dps
|
15.4 | 71% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Prinplup?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Prinplup are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Shaymin (Sky).
Prinplup is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
150 |
| Defense |
|
139 |
| Stamina |
|
162 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 139 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 23 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
729 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
972 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,458 |
|
Level 40 |
1,701 |
|
Level 50 |
1,923 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,215 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,579 |