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Piplup
Class: Starter
Type:
Water
Catch Rate: 45
Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow
Base Reward EXP: 198
Reward EV Point: SpAttack: 1
Piplup in game: 7,737 Who?
AVG Level: 16
Gender Ratios:
87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Pokemon Id: 393

Base Stats
HP: 53
Attack: 51
Defense: 53
SpAttack: 61
SpDefense: 56
Speed: 40
Total: 314
Default Ability 1: Water Mania
Default Ability 2: Shield Novice
Default Ability 3: Water Novice
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: Nintendo

Where Piplup can be captured:

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Piplup's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 100% : 100% : 100% : 200% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 200%
: 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 50%

Piplup's Transformation Line

#393 Piplup
Water (Type 1)
Level 40
#394 Prinplup
Water (Type 1)
Level 53
#395 Empoleon
Water (Type 1) Steel (Type 2)
Level 63
Use item Mega Gem
Holding Water Orb item
#8395 Mega Empoleon
Water (Type 1) Steel (Type 2)
#393 Piplup
Water (Type 1)
Level 40
#394 Prinplup
Water (Type 1)
Level 53
#395 Empoleon
Water (Type 1) Steel (Type 2)
Level 62
Use item Mega Gem
Holding Attack Weapon item
#8396 Mega Empoleon Blades
Water (Type 1) Steel (Type 2)

Piplup's Other Forms
#2393 Shiny Piplup
Water (Type 1)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Piplup Can Learn
ID: 117 Cut HM01 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 30 Accuracy: 95
ID: 294 Hyper Surf HM03 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 689 Whirlpool HM05 Category: Special Base Power: 35 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85
ID: 687 Waterfall HM07 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 133 Dive HM08 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100

Piplup's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 436 Pound Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 248 Growl Level: 4 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 100
ID: 681 Water Gun Level: 6 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 68 Bubble Level: 8 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 9 Aerial Ace Level: 11 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 84 Charm Level: 11 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 685 Water Sport Level: 11 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 420 Peck Level: 15 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 683 Water Pulse Level: 18 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 46 Bide Level: 22 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 69 Bubble Beam Level: 22 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger Level: 22 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 227 Fury Attack Level: 25 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 502 Roost Level: 25 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 66 Brine Level: 29 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 340 Liquidation Level: 34 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 381 Mist Level: 36 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 154 Drill Peck Level: 39 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 140 Double-Edge Level: 43 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 290 Hydro Pump Level: 43 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Piplup Can Learn
ID: 699 Work Up TM001 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 258 Hail TM007 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 300 Ice Beam TM013 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 52 Blizzard TM014 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 70
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 65 Brick Break TM031 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 497 Rock Tomb TM039 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 9 Aerial Ace TM040 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 160 Echoed Voice TM049 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 512 Scald TM055 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 209 Fling TM056 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 465 Quash TM060 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 243 Grass Knot TM086 Category: Special Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 308 Icy Wind TM116 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 683 Water Pulse TM122 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 392 Mud-Slap TM127 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 541 Signal Beam TM148 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 704 Yawn TM192 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 589 Stealth Rock TM212 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 124 Defog TM213 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 129 Dig TM228 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 12 Agility TM230 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 108 Covet TM232 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 185 Feather Dance TM247 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 66 Brine TM288 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 428 Pluck TM298 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 615 Supersonic TM320 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 55
ID: 290 Hydro Pump TM327 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
ID: 199 Flail TM333 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 21 Aqua Ring TM371 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 390 Mud Sport TM373 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 682 Water Pledge TM376 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 136 Double Hit TM401 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 36 Baby-Doll Eyes TM429 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 443 Power Trip TM507 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
Pokémon: Piplup - Level Gain Rate: Medium Slow - Class: Starter
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 54 EXP
L 3: 342 EXP
L 4: 576 EXP
L 5: 810 EXP
L 6: 1,074 EXP
L 7: 1,416 EXP
L 8: 1,884 EXP
L 9: 2,514 EXP
L 10: 3,360 EXP
L 11: 4,452 EXP
L 12: 5,838 EXP
L 13: 7,566 EXP
L 14: 9,672 EXP
L 15: 12,210 EXP
L 16: 15,210 EXP
L 17: 18,720 EXP
L 18: 22,788 EXP
L 19: 27,450 EXP
L 20: 32,760 EXP
L 21: 38,748 EXP
L 22: 45,462 EXP
L 23: 52,950 EXP
L 24: 61,248 EXP
L 25: 70,410 EXP
L 26: 80,466 EXP
L 27: 91,464 EXP
L 28: 103,452 EXP
L 29: 116,466 EXP
L 30: 130,560 EXP
L 31: 145,764 EXP
L 32: 162,126 EXP
L 33: 179,694 EXP
L 34: 198,504 EXP
L 35: 218,610 EXP
L 36: 240,042 EXP
L 37: 262,848 EXP
L 38: 287,076 EXP
L 39: 312,762 EXP
L 40: 339,960 EXP
L 41: 368,700 EXP
L 42: 399,030 EXP
L 43: 430,998 EXP
L 44: 464,640 EXP
L 45: 500,010 EXP
L 46: 537,138 EXP
L 47: 576,072 EXP
L 48: 616,860 EXP
L 49: 659,538 EXP
L 50: 704,160 EXP
L 51: 750,756 EXP
L 52: 799,374 EXP
L 53: 850,062 EXP
L 54: 902,856 EXP
L 55: 957,810 EXP
L 56: 1,014,954 EXP
L 57: 1,074,336 EXP
L 58: 1,136,004 EXP
L 59: 1,199,994 EXP
L 60: 1,266,360 EXP
L 61: 1,335,132 EXP
L 62: 1,406,358 EXP
L 63: 1,480,086 EXP
L 64: 1,556,352 EXP
L 65: 1,635,210 EXP
L 66: 1,716,690 EXP
L 67: 1,800,840 EXP
L 68: 1,887,708 EXP
L 69: 1,977,330 EXP
L 70: 2,069,760 EXP
L 71: 2,165,028 EXP
L 72: 2,263,182 EXP
L 73: 2,364,270 EXP
L 74: 2,468,328 EXP
L 75: 2,575,410 EXP
L 76: 2,685,546 EXP
L 77: 2,798,784 EXP
L 78: 2,915,172 EXP
L 79: 3,034,746 EXP
L 80: 3,157,560 EXP
L 81: 3,283,644 EXP
L 82: 3,413,046 EXP
L 83: 3,545,814 EXP
L 84: 3,681,984 EXP
L 85: 3,821,610 EXP
L 86: 3,964,722 EXP
L 87: 4,111,368 EXP
L 88: 4,261,596 EXP
L 89: 4,415,442 EXP
L 90: 4,572,960 EXP
L 91: 4,734,180 EXP
L 92: 4,899,150 EXP
L 93: 5,067,918 EXP
L 94: 5,240,520 EXP
L 95: 5,417,010 EXP
L 96: 5,597,418 EXP
L 97: 5,781,792 EXP
L 98: 5,970,180 EXP
L 99: 6,162,618 EXP
L 100: 6,359,160 EXP
L 101: 6,677,000 EXP
L 102: 7,010,000 EXP
L 103: 7,360,000 EXP
L 104: 7,728,000 EXP
L 105: 8,114,000 EXP
L 106: 8,519,000 EXP
L 107: 8,944,000 EXP
L 108: 9,391,000 EXP
L 109: 9,860,000 EXP
L 110: 10,353,000 EXP
L 111: 10,870,000 EXP
L 112: 11,413,000 EXP
L 113: 11,983,000 EXP
L 114: 12,582,000 EXP
L 115: 13,211,000 EXP
L 116: 13,871,000 EXP
L 117: 14,564,000 EXP
L 118: 15,292,000 EXP
L 119: 16,056,000 EXP
L 120: 16,858,000 EXP


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Piplup (Pokémon)

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Piplup
Penguin Pokémon		 ポッチャマ
Pochama
#393
Piplup
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water
Abilities
Torrent Defiant
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Field
Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Weight
11.5 lbs. 5.2 kg
Base experience yield
66
Gen. IV		 63
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 1
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Body12.webp
Footprint
F393.webp
Pokédex color
  Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links
  • On Smogon Pokédex:
    • Generation IV
    • Generation V
    • Generation VI
    • Generation VII
  • Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Piplup (Japanese: ポッチャマ Pochama) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Prinplup starting at level 16, which evolves into Empoleon starting at level 36.

Along with Turtwig and Chimchar, Piplup is one of three starter Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.

Biology

 
Piplup rejecting food

Piplup is a light-blue, penguin-like Pokémon, which is covered in thick down to insulate against the cold. It has a dark blue head with a primarily white face and a short, yellow beak. The dark blue feathers on its head extend down its back and around its neck, which causes it to appear to be wearing a cape. There are two white ovals on its chest and a small, light-blue marking resembles a crown above its beak. It has flipper-like arms and yellow feet with three toes each.

Piplup has a strong sense of self-pride. Because of its pride, it has a hard time accepting food from humans and bonding with its caretakers. It will even puff out its chest after it falls down, which it often does due to its poor walking abilities. However, it is a skilled swimmer that can dive for over ten minutes in order to hunt. It has also been shown to fly short distances in the anime. It lives along the seashore in colder climates.

In the anime

Main series

 
Piplup in the anime

Major appearances

Dawn's Piplup

Piplup debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it got into a fight with a Chimchar over their food in Professor Rowan's lab. After ruining the lab, the two escaped, and Dawn was given the task of finding them. She found Piplup, and the two narrowly escaped an Ariados attack. Back at Rowan's lab, Dawn chose Piplup as her starter Pokémon. Since then, he has been her main Pokémon and has been mostly seen outside of his Poké Ball.

Team Poképals

A Piplup, who used to be a human, was one of the two main members of Team Poképals in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

Other

In The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!, Tyler used a female Piplup nicknamed Pippy to catch a Yanma. She is different from other Piplup because she wears a tiara.

In DPS01, Professor Rowan presented a Piplup to Shinko as one of the starter Pokémon for her to pick. It fought with Rowan's Chimchar after it stole its food; this led to a window breaking and Piplup and Chimchar escaping. They were then captured by an Ariados's web before being rescued by Shinko and Dawn.

A Piplup appeared in I Choose You!, under the ownership of Verity. It is her main Pokémon.

In The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, Lauren's Piplup ran away from Sinnoh after becoming jealous of Lauren's new Croagunk. Eventually, it was returned to her by Ash and Goh after they found it in Vermilion City. Piplup then entered itself and Croagunk into the Pokémon Iceberg Race, but the two partnered up to save Lauren after Team Rocket interrupted the race.

Minor appearances

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Piplup watched Meloetta's concert.

In Going for the Gold!, multiple Piplup were living in the Ambrette Aquarium. Seeing these Piplup reminded Ash of Dawn's, since her Piplup was "something else".

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Piplup was living in a forest.

A Piplup appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In The Cuteness Quotient!, a Trainer's Piplup competed in the Friendship Festival.

A Piplup appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP003 Piplup Ash's Pokédex Piplup, the Penguin Pokémon. It's very proud, and its thick down protects it from the cold.
DP143 Piplup Lyra's Pokédex Piplup, the Penguin Pokémon. Although not the most sure-footed, it is proud nonetheless, getting right back up after a fall with head held high.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW086 Piplup Ash's Pokédex Piplup, the Penguin Pokémon. Piplup's limited walking skills often cause it to fall down, but that never hurts its pride.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN008 Piplup Ash's Rotom Phone Piplup, the Penguin Pokémon. A Water type. Piplup is a proud Pokémon and an excellent swimmer, and it has a layer of down that keeps out the cold.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

 
Piplup in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

A Piplup appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Barry. Alongside Bettie's Pikachu and Iris's Haxorus, it battled Skyla's Swanna, Flint's Infernape, and Acerola's Palossand, though the outcome was left unknown.

GOTCHA!

A Piplup briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

 
Piplup in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Dawn's Piplup

Dawn's Piplup appears in the following manga adaptations of Pokémon movies: The Rise of Darkrai, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Like in the anime, it is Dawn's main Pokémon. The role of Piplup is basically the same in all the chapters, but in most stories, it is shown inside his Poké Ball and has fewer interactions with Pokémon present in the story.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Dawn's Piplup

Dawn's Piplup appeared in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Piplup appeared in PMDP24, under the ownership of Professor Oak.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Platinum's Piplup

In Pokémon Adventures, Platinum began her journey with a Piplup. She eventually evolved into a Prinplup and an Empoleon. She first appeared in Stagestruck Starly.

A Piplup appeared in a flashback in Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer. Moon accidentally exposed it to poison and traveled to Alola to find a cure for it. By the end of the chapter, it had been cured.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Piplup appeared in ABM01.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Hareta's Piplup

Hareta randomly selected Piplup to battle an enraged Onix in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!. After their first encounter with Onix, Hareta chose Piplup as his first Pokémon. Piplup was originally disobedient to Hareta, but eventually listened to him in order to defeat the Onix during their second battle.

In the TCG

Main article: Piplup (TCG)

In the TFG

One Piplup figure has been released.

  • Black Star Promo: Piplup

Other appearances

 
Piplup in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

On being released from a Poké Ball, Piplup slides along the stage using Surf. Anyone caught in it will be pushed until Piplup disappears, or pushes the character off the stage. Piplup will keep using Surf even when off the stage.

Trophy information

A Penguin Pokémon. It's one of the starter Pokémon received from Professor Rowan when the player departs from the Sinnoh region. It's a Water type, so it's strong versus Rock and Grounds. It's very cute but filled with pride--it hates to accept food from people. When it levels up, it evolves into Prinplup.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

While Piplup no longer appears from Poké Balls, having been replaced by Oshawott, it makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. When the stage transitions to the Flood Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Blastoise, Wailord, and Clawitzer.

Trophy information

You wouldn't think it from its adorable exterior, but this Pokémon is very proud and often won't listen to its Trainer. When it walks on land, it waddles and even falls over sometimes, all in a suitably cute way, but once it's in the water you'll see its true potential. It's a skilled swimmer and can dive for over ten minutes at a time to hunt.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Piplup appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Piplup is one of Pikachu's best friends. He is found keeping a trapped Wynaut company in the Beach Zone after falling through the mysterious tunnel. Once the Wynaut is safe, he takes a Pikachu shaped hot air balloon back to the Meeting Place where he mends it. He later accompanies Pikachu to the Sky Pavilion along with Chikorita and Charmander where he meets Mew.
  • Piplup returns in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond where he and Pikachu arrive at a new PokéPark. They venture into the Wish Park together and try to save some of the Pokémon trapped there. Piplup inevitably becoming trapped in the Wish Park after saving Pikachu and Oshawott's lives. He is later found by Zorua and Zoroark and announces that he wishes to stay in Wish Park so he can help the Pokémon who are coaxed into coming. Piplup is later taken by Gothitelle in exchange for setting Victini free, where he is then manipulated by Darkrai. Piplup later awakens Pikachu from Darkrai's nightmare and encourages Pikachu to seek out his missing friends after their memories were taken by Darkrai right before the final battle.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV   Sinnoh
#007		   Johto
#—
Diamond Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Pearl It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.
Platinum A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
HeartGold It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.
SoulSilver
Generation V     Unova
#—
Black A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
White
Black 2 A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
White 2
Generation VI   Kalos
#—		   Hoenn
#—
X It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.
Y Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Omega Ruby It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.
Alpha Sapphire Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from the cold.
Generation VII   Alola
#—		   Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII     Galar
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

 

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity
Platinum
Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V  
Black White
Global Link event
Black 2 White 2
Global Link event
Generation VI  
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
From Professor Birch on Route 101 after entering the Hall of Fame twice
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Prinplup or Empoleon
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
Unobtainable

 

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Hia Valley
Rumble
Bright Beach
MD Stormy
Starter Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Beach Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Hinder Cape
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Beach: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark 2
Cove Area
Conquest
Fontaine
Rumble U
Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!,
Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great, NFC Figurine
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1
Shuffle
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 635
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (All Areas)
Picross
Area 06: Stage 01
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Masters EX
Chapter 2: New Friends, New Foes (Barry's)

 

In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
BW Pokémon Searcher BW Piplup Japanese Japan 15 April 28 to May 6, 2012
B2W2 Recital Piplup Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi		 15 July 20 to August 9, 2012
BWB2W2 Concert Piplup Korean South Korea 15 December 22 to 25, 2012
XYORAS Pokémon Center Tokyo Piplup All Japan 7 December 6, 2014
SM Verity's Piplup Japanese region Online 30 August 1 to 28, 2017
SM Verity's Piplup All Japan 30 August 22 to September 3, 2017
SM Pokémon Festa Verity's Piplup All South Korea 30 November 4 to 12, 2017

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Piplup Japanese PGL 10 October 29, 2010 to November 30, 2011
BW Global Link Piplup Korean PGL 10 June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Piplup English PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Piplup French PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Piplup German PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Piplup Italian PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Piplup Spanish PGL 10 December 6, 2012 to July 31, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Water Gem Water Gem (100%) Metronome Metronome (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
53
 
 113 - 160 216 - 310
Attack:
51
 
 50 - 113 96 - 221
Defense:
53
 
 52 - 115 99 - 225
Sp. Atk:
61
 
 59 - 124 114 - 243
Sp. Def:
56
 
 54 - 118 105 - 232
Speed:
40
 
 40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
314
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★☆
Power
3/4 ★★★☆
Skill
2/3 ★★☆
Stamina
2/3 ★★☆
Jump
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Total
14/20 ★★☆☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Psychic 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
Weak to:
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Ice ½×

Learnset

 

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Piplup's learnsets from other generations.

 

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Muddy Water Piplup (Platinum 85)
Charm Piplup (Legendary Treasures RC6)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Water Gun  Water  Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 393.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.webp
Water
Field move: None
Browser entry R-206
It spits water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)		 Water Assist.webp
Water
Field move:
(present)		 Soak 1 field move.webp
(Soak ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)		 Water Assist.webp
Water
Field move:
(past)		 Soak 1 field move.webp
(Soak ×1)
Browser entry R-083/N-001
It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush393Body.webp Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 49  
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW393.webp PokéPark Pad entry:
Piplup is your best friend. He followed you through the Mysterious Tunnel. He landed in the Beach Zone. He wishes he could fly.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2393.webp Strong: Pikachu icon.webpSnivy icon.webp Weak: Oshawott icon.webpTepig icon.webp
PokéPark Pad entry:
Pikachu's childhood friend. He called Pikachu to have an adventure in PokéPark with him. He is serious about everything.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP393.webp HP: ★★ Move: Bubble
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Torrent
Ability 2: Wave Rider
Ability 3: Pride
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★
Evolves into Prinplup when its Attack is 51 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Gō
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT393.webp

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Water
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#362
Shuffle393.webp

 Counterattack+
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Water
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#362
Shuffle393Winking.webp

 Hammering Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
Skill Swapper: Three Force
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Magikarp Jump Mystic Water.webp Friendship Item: Mystic Water (Beat the Quick League) ★✰✰: 1
★★✰: 2 (10Magikarp Jump Support Candy.webp)
★★★: 3 (12Magikarp Jump Support Candy.webp)
Skill: Recovers n Training Point(s)
Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pokémon GO
GO393.webp Base Stamina: 142 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 102
Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Piplup Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Pound
Charged Attacks: Bubble Beam, Drill Peck, Icy Wind

Evolution

393Piplup.webp
Unevolved
Piplup
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16
→
394Prinplup.webp
First evolution
Prinplup
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 36
→
395Empoleon.webp
Second evolution
Empoleon
 Water  Steel 

 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 393.webp Spr b 4d 393.webp   Spr 4p 393.webp Spr b 4d 393.webp   Spr 4p 393.webp Spr b 4h 393.webp
Spr 4d 393 s.webp Spr b 4d 393 s.webp   Spr 4p 393 s.webp Spr b 4p 393 s.webp   Spr 4p 393 s.webp Spr b 4p 393 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 393.webp Spr b 5b 393.webp   Spr 5b 393.webp Spr b 5b 393.webp
Spr 5b 393 s.webp Spr b 5b 393 s.webp   Spr 5b 393 s.webp Spr b 5b 393 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 393.webp Spr b 6x 393.webp   Spr 6x 393.webp Spr b 6x 393.webp
Spr 6x 393 s.webp Spr b 6x 393 s.webp   Spr 6x 393 s.webp Spr b 6x 393 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 393.webp Spr b 7s 393.webp   Spr 7s 393.webp Spr b 7s 393.webp
Spr 7s 393 s.webp Spr b 7s 393 s.webp   Spr 7s 393 s.webp Spr b 7s 393 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
400px 400px
 
HOME
HOME393.webp HOME393 s.webp
393MS6.webp For other sprites and images, please see Piplup images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Other sprites

Spr 4p Piplup intro.webp
Platinum intro's sprite

Trivia

  • Piplup shares its category with its evolved form and Eiscue. They are all known as the Penguin Pokémon.
  • Piplup is the most selected Sinnoh starter Pokémon in the anime, being the starter Pokémon of Dawn, Kenny, and Tyler.
  • Piplup was designed by Yusuke Ohmura.
  • In February 2007, it was believed that Piplup's localization name was the same as its Japanese name, Pochama, due to the claim made by a piece of merchandise at Toy Fair. But this was conflicted later by another item at Toy Fair again by the merchandise named "Piplup".

Origin

Piplup is likely based on a young penguin, possibly an emperor penguin chick. The light blue crown-shaped marking above its beak may have also been inspired by emperor penguins.

Name origin

Piplup is derived from plop or plup from the sound of a pebble hitting water.[1] It may also incorporate pip, a stage of growth in baby birds immediately before they hatch from the eggshell.

Pochama is derived from ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha (the sound of a pebble splashing in water).[1] It may also incorporate 坊っちゃま botchama (child).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.webp Japanese ポッチャマ Pochama From 坊っちゃま botchama and ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha
France Flag.webp French Tiplouf From petit and plouf
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Piplup Same as English name
Germany Flag.webp German Plinfa From plip and infant
Italy Flag.webp Italian Piplup Same as English name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 팽도리 Pengdori From 펭귄 paeng'gwin, -돌이 -dori, and possibly from 도령 doryeong and 도련님 doryeonnim
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese    
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 波加曼 Bōjiāmàn Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from 波 bō
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related articles

  • Dawn's Piplup
  • Kenny's Piplup
  • Platinum's Piplup
  • Hareta's Piplup
  • Team Poképals
  • Piplup (PokéPark)
  • Starter Pokémon
  • Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

Notes

  1. ↑ Jump up to:1.0 1.1 Funny Stories Of Pokémon English Name Localizations

External links

  • Piplup on the Super Smash Bros. Dojo

 

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