393: Piplup

Essentials

Piplup

Abilities

Torrent: When this Pokemon's HP is 1/3 its max or lower, its Water moves do 50% more damage.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 393
Sinnoh: 7

Names

Japanese: ポッチャマ (pocchama)
Official Roomaji: Pochama
Korean: 팽도리
Chinese: 波加曼
French: Tiplouf
German: Plinfa

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Water 1
Ground

Steps to hatch

5120

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

66
942 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

None

Evolution

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Piplup	Prinplup Level up: 16	Empoleon Level up: 36

Stats

			Effort
			Level
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	53	31.0	279	310
Attack	51	25.1	170	201
Defense	53	32.0	174	205
Special Attack	61	46.3	190	221
Special Defense	56	37.5	180	211
Speed	40	19.4	148	179

Total	314	23.1

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
: It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.
: A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
: It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.
: It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Penguin
Color: blue
Cry: download mp3
Pawprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

1'3.7"
0.4 m

Weight

11.5 lb
5.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Pound			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
4	4	4	Growl			40	0	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one level.
8	8	8	Bubble			30	20	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
11	11	11	Water Sport			15	0	100%		All damage from Fire moves is halved until the end of the battle.
15	15	15	Peck			35	35	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
18			Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
22	18	18	BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
	22	22	Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
25	25	25	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
29	29	29	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
32	32	32	Whirlpool			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
36	36	36	Mist			30	0	100%		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
39	39	39	Drill Peck			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
43	43	43	Hydro Pump			5	120	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
			Agility			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
			Aqua Ring			20	0	0%		Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn.
			Double Hit			10	35	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
			FeatherDance			15	0	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two levels.
			Flail			15	1	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
			Hydro Pump			5	120	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Mud Sport			15	0	100%		All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Supersonic			20	0	55%		Confuses the target.
			Yawn			10	0	100%		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
			Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03	03	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	Hail			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	100%		Never misses.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
55	55	55	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
56	56	56	Fling			10	1	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
76	76	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
78	78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
82	82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
88	88	88	Pluck			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
90	90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
		H5	Whirlpool			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H5	H5		Defog			15	0	0%		Lowers the target's evasion by one level. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
H7	H7	H7	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.