Prinplup #0394
The Penguin Pokémon
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| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Torrent Defiant - Hidden |
| Classification | The Penguin Pokémon |
| National ID | #0394 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
Grass
Electric
Resists x½
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
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Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 64 | 124—171 | |||
| Attack | 66 | 63—106 | 71—118 | 78—129 | |
| Defense | 68 | 65—108 | 73—120 | 80—132 | |
| Sp. Attack | 81 | 77—119 | 86—133 | 94—146 | |
| Sp. Defense | 76 | 72—115 | 81—128 | 89—140 | |
| Speed | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Total | 405 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 Field |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5140 |
| Gender Ratio | 88.19% 11.81% |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Sp. Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 142 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Prinplup via level-up in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Tackle | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 4 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 8 | Bubble | 20 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 11 | Water Sport | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 15 | Peck | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 16 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 24 | Bide | 1 | — | Normal | Phys. |
| 28 | Fury Attack | 15 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| 33 | Brine | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 37 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| 42 | Mist | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| 46 | Drill Peck | 80 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | 120 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Pre-evolution Moves
The following moves are learned by Prinplup via a pre-evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Sing | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Prinplup as Egg Moves in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Aqua Ring | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| Bide | 1 | — | Normal | Phys. |
| Double Hit | 35 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| Feather Dance | — | 100 | Flying | Stat. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Hydro Pump | 120 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| Mud Sport | — | — | Ground | Stat. |
| Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| Snore | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| Yawn | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Prinplup as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | 60 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Snore | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| Water Pledge | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| Water Pledge | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Prinplup via TM in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Hone Claws | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM007 | Hail | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM013 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM014 | Blizzard | 120 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM048 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM049 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM055 | Scald | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM056 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM060 | Quash | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| TM065 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| TM086 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM088 | Pluck | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM094 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Prinplup via HM in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
| HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| HM05 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| HM06 | Dive | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
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