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Prinplup (Japanese: ポッタイシ, HepburnPottaishi) (PRIN-plup[1]) is the Water-type First partner Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, which evolved from Piplup. It was introduced in Generation IV.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Prinplup is a penguin that is considerably larger than its pre-evolved form, Piplup. It has two large wings that are about half the length of Piplup. On Prinplup's head is a yellow crown that lies above the eyes. Prinplup's chubby torso is a light blue with four white spots, two on each side. The feet of Prinplup are more webbed than Piplup's and are yellow. Its fins are tipped with light blue. It also has a dark blue tail in the shape of a fin.

Behavior[]

Prinplup normally prefer a solitary life. This is because they are all dignified and proud of themselves, which makes them difficult to form groups with one another.When two Prinplup meet, they will engage in displays of dominance to assert control over disputed territory. By puffing out their chests and waving around their wings, each Prinplup will attempt to appear larger than the other in order to “win” the fight.

Natural abilities[]

Hunting in icy waters, Prinplup's most effective weapons are their flippers, which are strong enough to snap a tree in two.

Evolution[]

Prinplup is the evolved form of Piplup as of level 16. It evolves into Empoleon at level 36.

Game Info[]

Game Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Piplup None
Platinum Evolve Piplup None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Trade None
X and Y Transfer None

Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F)
Lower Crevice Cave (B1F-B4F)
Mt. Avalanche (B1F-B19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hia Valley


Pokédex Entries[]

  • Diamond

    It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.

  • Pearl

    Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.

  • Platinum

    Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

  • HeartGold

    It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

  • SoulSilver

    It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

  • Black

    Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

  • White

    Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

  • Black 2

    Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

  • White 2

    Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

  • X

    It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.

  • Y

    It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

  • Omega Ruby

    It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.

  • Shining Pearl

    Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.

  • Legends: Arceus

    It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.

  • Scarlet

    It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees in half with a single hit.

  • Violet

    Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
64
Attack
66
Defense
68
Sp. Atk
81
Sp. Def
76
Speed
50
Total
405

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bubble 40 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special
Evo Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
4 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Bubble 40 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special
11 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
15 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
19 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
24 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
28 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
37 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
42 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
46 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
50 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
4 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
8 Bubble 40 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
11 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
15 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
16 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
19 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 3 ♥
24 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
28 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
33 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 3 0 ♥
37 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
42 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
46 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
50 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
4 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Bubble 20 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special
11 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
15 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
16 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
19 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
24 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
28 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
37 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
42 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
46 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
51 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
1DP
1
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
4DP
4
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
8DP
8
Bubble 20 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 2
11DP
11
Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2
15DP
15
Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
16DP
16
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
19DP
24
Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
24DP
19
BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
28DP
28
Fury Attack 15 80% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
33DP
33
Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Smart 2
37DP
37
Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
42DP
42
Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
46DP
46
Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
51DP
51
Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Smart 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Prinplup can learn, refer to Piplup.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Water Pledge SMUSUM 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Water Pledge XYORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Water Pledge  50 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Dive  80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 1
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Kenny Prinplup

Kenny's Prinplup.

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Trivia[]

  • Prinplup resembles a crested penguin, genus Eudyptes.

Origin[]

Prinplup is based on a crested penguin.

Etymology[]

Prinplup is a mix of the words prince(ss), plump (fat, referring to its chubby appearance and the thick layers of blubber real penguins (and thus presumably Prinplup) have evolved as insulation and energy storage) and plup (sound of a tiny splash).

Pottaishi is a portmanteau of ポチャポチャ (onomatopoeia for splashing, as well as a word meaning "plump"), "potbelly" (as it's a rather fat Pokémon), and 皇太子 (kōtaishi, "crown prince," whose second kanji means "fat").

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 291. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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