[[Category:Water-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation IV Pokémon]] [[Category:Blue Pokémon]] Prinplup (Japanese: ポッタイシ Pottaishi) is the Water-type Starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, evolved from Piplup. Prinplup live by themselves in their own "colony", as each considers itself to be the most important. In the anime, it is owned by Kenny, Dawn's rival. It is known to have a very proud personality.
Appearance
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 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. It's fins are tipped with light blue. It also has a dark blue tail in the shape of a fin.
Special Abilities
Prinplup, like all the other Water-type starters, has the ability Torrent. When Prinplup's HP is below 1/3, it's Water-type moves increase in strength. Hunting in icy waters, Prinplup's most effective weapons are its 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 | ||
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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 |
Side Game Locations
Locations | |
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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
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Origins
Prinplup appears to be based off a penguin whilst its name comes from prince and plup
Trivia
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data