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
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
Pokémon type
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.
Prinplup Raid Guide
Prinplup has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Prinplup, which has 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 1,701. Prinplup evolves into Empoleon.
About
"It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees."
Base stats
| Attack | 150 | |
| Defense | 139 | |
| Stamina | 162 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
729 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
972 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,458 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,701 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,215 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,579 View IV chart » |
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 |
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
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 8 | 10 | 11.4 |
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 45 | -17.4 | 28.4 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Icy Wind | 60 | -10 | 18.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Prinplup?
Prinplup is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Prinplup are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 87% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Prinplup
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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