Prinplup #0394
The data on this page are from The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet), the most recent appearance of Prinplup. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Torrent - Ability 1 Torrent - Ability 2 Competitive - Hidden |
| Classification | The Penguin Pokémon |
| National ID | #0394 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
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 | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 Field |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 89.00% 11.00% |
| Height | 0.1 m (0'4") |
| Weight | 2.3 kg (5.1 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 The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 1 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 15 | Peck | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 24 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| 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. |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via Evolution
The following moves are learned by Prinplup upon evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
Pre-evolution Moves
The following moves are learned by Prinplup via a pre-evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Prinplup as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawn | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| Aqua Ring | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| Power Trip | 20 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Feather Dance | — | 100 | Flying | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Prinplup via TM in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM002 | Charm | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. |
| TM004 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM019 | Disarming Voice | 40 | — | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM031 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM043 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM052 | Snowscape | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM058 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM077 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM081 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM110 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM123 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM124 | Ice Spinner | 80 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| TM143 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM145 | Water Pledge | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM174 | Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM196 | Flip Turn | 60 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM203 | Psych Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM208 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| TM212 | Triple Axel | 20 | 90 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM216 | Feather Dance | — | 100 | Flying | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX
Scarlet
TransferViolet
TransferThe Teal Mask (Scarlet)
EvolveThe Teal Mask (Violet)
EvolveThe Indigo Disk (Violet)
EvolveWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite