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[[Category:Water-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation IV Pokémon]] [[Category:Blue Pokémon]]

Prinplup (ポッタイシ Pottaishi) is a Water-type Pokémon, and is the evolved form of Piplup. It evolves at level 36 into Empoleon. It was first introduced in Generation IV. 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 finn's are tipped with light blue. It also has a dark blue tail in the shape of a fin.

Kenny Prinplup

Kenny's Prinplip about to use an attack.

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.

Game Info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Piplup None
Platinum Evolve Piplup None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade 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


Pokedex Entries

Template:GenIVPokédex

See also


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