Prinplup
#394 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Prinplup
The best moves for Prinplup are Metal Claw and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bubble and Hydro Pump deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
46.3DPS
Defending
12DPS
46.3DPS
Trainer Battles
3.7EPT
2.08DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Piplup family. Prinplup evolves from Piplup for 25 Candy, and into Empoleon for 100 Candy.
Game images
Prinplup, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Prinplup is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Piplup. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Prinplup's best moveset is Metal Claw & 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metal Claw
12 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
8.3 | 100% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
8.3 | 100% |
|
Metal Claw
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.2 | 86% |
|
Metal Claw
12 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
7.1 | 86% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7 | 85% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
7 | 85% |
|
Metal Claw
12 DPS
|
Icy Wind
18.6 DPS
|
6.1 | 74% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Icy Wind
18.6 DPS
|
6 | 72% |
|
Metal Claw
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.4 | 65% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.9 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Prinplup?
Prinplup is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.44
- 2 0.49
- 3 0.5
- 4 0.5
- 5 0.51
- 6 0.51
- 7 0.51
- 8 0.52
- 9 0.52
- 10 0.53
The best counter to Prinplup is Zekrom (Shadow) with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt, followed by Regieleki, Kartana and Zeraora. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
The top Prinplup counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Prinplup's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
150 |
| Defense |
|
139 |
| Stamina |
|
162 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 139 |
| Level 50 | 148 |
Average size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 23 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |