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Prinplup (ポッタイシ Pottaishi)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#394
		Evolves From:	Piplup
		Evolves Into:	Empoleon
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$PRIN-plup$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	64	Species:	Penguin Pokémon
Attack:	66	Type(s):	Water
Defense:	68	Height:	2'07"
Special Atk:	81	Weight:	50.7 lbs.
Special Def:	76	Abilities:	Torrent Defiant (Dream World)
Speed:	50	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	405	Gender:	12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂
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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

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Prinplup Locations
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Piplup	None
Platinum	Evolve Piplup	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Trade	None
Black/White	Trade	None

Side Game Locations

Game(s)	Location
Prinplup Locations
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

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Prinplup did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Prinplup did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Prinplup did not appear during the Generation III games.
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
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White 2
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Origins

Prinplup appears to be based off a penguin whilst its name comes from prince and plup

Trivia

When Piplup evolves, it learns Tackle instead of Pound.

References