Piplup Pokémon | Evolution, Weakness, Moveset, Stats, And More!

PIPLUP

Piplup (Japanese: ポッチャマ Pochama) is a Water-type Pokémon. Piplup is a penguin-like Pokémon, which is covered in thick fur 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. In the later part you will find out how effectively you can use the Moveset, Stats, Weakness or strength you will get from Piplup Evolution.

ABOUT PIPLUP

• National Pokedex No: 393
• Japenese Name: ポッチャマ (Pochama)
• Type: Water
• Height: 4 m (1′04″)
• Weight: 2 kg (11.5 lbs)
• Abilities:
  • Torrent
  • Defiant (hidden ability)
• Local No:
  • 007 (Diamond/Pearl)
  • 007 (Platinum)
• Catch Rate: 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
• Base Friendship: 70 (Normal)
• Base Exp: 70
• Growth Rate: Medium-Slow
• Egg Group: Field, Water 1
• Gender: 5% male, 12.5% female
• Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

PIPLUP POKEDEX STATS

• HP: 53
• Attack: 51
• Defence: 53
• Speed: 61
• Special Attack: 56
• Special Defense: 40
• Total: 314

MOVES LEARNED BY PIPLUP

MOVES LEARNED BY LEVELLING UP

Lv.	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Pound	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
4	Growl	NORMAL	Status	—	100
8	Bubble	WATER	Special	40	100
11	Water Sport	WATER	Status	—	—
15	Peck	FLYING	Physical	35	100
18	Bubble Beam	WATER	Special	65	100
22	Bide	NORMAL	Physical	—	—
25	Fury Attack	NORMAL	Physical	15	85
29	Brine	WATER	Special	65	100
32	Whirlpool	WATER	Special	35	85
36	Mist	ICE	Status	—	—
39	Drill Peck	FLYING	Physical	80	100
43	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80

MOVES LEARNED BY TECHNICAL MACHINES

TM	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
01	Work Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—
06	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90
07	Hail	ICE	Status	—	—
10	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100
14	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70
17	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
18	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
21	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100
27	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100
48	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	Special	40	100
55	Scald	WATER	Special	80	100
56	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100
60	Quash	DARK	Status	—	100
86	Grass Knot	GRASS	Special	—	100
87	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—
90	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—
94	Surf	WATER	Special	90	100
98	Waterfall	WATER	Physical	80	100
100	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—

HOW TO FIND PIPLUP?

Diamond Pearl	Lake Verity
Platinum	Route 201
HeartGold SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 101
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Breed Prinplup/Empoleon
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Location data not yet available

HOW TO EVOLVE?

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

HOW MUCH USEFUL IS MY PIPLUP?

Piplup should focus on hazard control and not be used for offensive purposes, as its offensive presence is incredibly low. It performs best when coming in on a slow Volt Switch or U-turn, as it doesn’t get worn down as quickly. Piplup functions as a decent lead, as it can beat other common leads like Onix and Dwebble. It also has good bulk, so it can usually switch in on resisted and neutral hits.

However, Piplup lacks recovery, so try to avoid switching it in often, especially into powerful attacks like Pawniard’s Knock Off and Doduo’s Brave Bird. Be careful about using Defog if there is a Pawniard on the other team, as it can switch in and get a +2 Attack boost thanks to Defiant. Finally, Defog can remove all hazards, including the ones you’ve set, so it can be counterproductive if used directly after Stealth Rock. Try using Defog before using Stealth Rock.

So, does the Moveset, weakness, and other information seem worthy of Piplup Evolution? Then right away head to Piplup Evolution.

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