Prinplup

Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Prinplup has a maximum CP of 1,923. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Prinplup is Bubble and Hydro Pump.

Prinplup Stats and Max CP

150 ATK

139 DEF

162 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1923 CP

Lvl 40

1701 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1215 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

972 CP

Lvl 15 Research

729 CP

Prinplup's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Water-type

#177

Great League

#827

Prinplup Type Chart

Prinplup takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Grass160.0%

Prinplup takes reduced damage from:

Fire62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Water62.5%

Prinplup best moveset

Bubble + Hydro Pump

Bubble

Hydro Pump

The best Water-type moveset for Prinplup is Bubble and Hydro Pump (8.19 DPS, 117.1 TDO). In raids, Prinplup ranks #177 among Water-type attackers (E Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Metal Claw	Hydro Pump	7.03	8.25	117.9
2.	Bubble	Hydro Pump	6.98	8.19	117.1
3.	Metal Claw	Bubble Beam	6.52	7.65	109.3
4.	Bubble	Bubble Beam	6.42	7.54	107.7
5.	Metal Claw	Icy Wind	5.58	6.54	93.5
6.	Bubble	Icy Wind	5.44	6.38	91.3

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Fast Attacks

Metal Claw650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 5
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

Effects
Metal Claw has no special effects.
See Metal Claw details page ↗
Bubble10121.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 12
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 11

Effects
Bubble has no special effects.
See Bubble details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	10
Energy	12
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	8
Energy	11

Charged Attacks

Icy Wind65333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.2s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Icy Wind details page ↗
Hydro Pump1351003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 135
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Hydro Pump has no special effects.
See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Bubble Beam45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Bubble Beam details page ↗

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.2s - 3.0s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	135
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Prinplup can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Prinplup can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Prinplup CP Chart

At Level 50, Prinplup maxes out at 1,923 CP. Raid catches are 914 to 972 CP, or 1,142 to 1,215 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 685 to 729 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1923 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	685 CP - 729 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	914 CP - 972 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	914 CP - 972 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1142 CP - 1215 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Prinplup’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	24 CP	2	75 CP	3	126 CP
4	178 CP	5	229 CP	6	280 CP
7	332 CP	8	383 CP	9	434 CP
10	486 CP	11	534 CP	12	583 CP
13	632 CP	14	680 CP	15	729 CP
16	777 CP	17	826 CP	18	875 CP
19	923 CP	20	972 CP	21	1020 CP
22	1069 CP	23	1118 CP	24	1166 CP
25	1215 CP	26	1263 CP	27	1312 CP
28	1361 CP	29	1409 CP	30	1458 CP
31	1482 CP	32	1507 CP	33	1531 CP
34	1555 CP	35	1579 CP	36	1604 CP
37	1628 CP	38	1652 CP	39	1677 CP
40	1701 CP	41	1723 CP	42	1744 CP
43	1766 CP	44	1788 CP	45	1810 CP
46	1833 CP	47	1855 CP	48	1878 CP
49	1900 CP	50	1923 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Prinplup

Mega Pokémon that boost Prinplup’s Water-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Prinplup.

Water

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#394
Height	0.8 m
Weight	23 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Piplup	25 Candy	Prinplup
Prinplup	100 Candy	Empoleon

Piplup evolves into Prinplup which costs 25 Candy.
Prinplup evolves into Empoleon which costs 100 Candy.

Prinplup family

Prinplup’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

Prinplup's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m1′03″	0.4 m1′04″
XS	0.4 m1′04″	0.6 m2′00″
M	0.6 m2′00″	1 m3′03″
XL	1 m3′03″	1.2 m3′11″
XXL	1.2 m3′11″	1.4 m4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Prinplup from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Prinplup

Prinplup high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Prinplup. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Prinplup Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Pearl	Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.
Platinum	Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.
X, Omega Ruby	It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.
Legends: Arceus	It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Prinplup in Pokémon GO?

Prinplup’s best moves are Bubble and Hydro Pump, for 8.19 DPS and 117.1 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Prinplup’s strengths and weaknesses?

Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.

How does Prinplup perform in Raids?

Prinplup ranks #177 among Water-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Prinplup’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Prinplup tops out at 1,701 CP at Level 40 and 1,923 CP at Level 50.

Can Prinplup be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Prinplup can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Prinplup Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Prinplup cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Prinplup?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Prinplup: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Metal Claw

Hydro Pump

7.03

8.25

117.9

Bubble

Hydro Pump

6.98

8.19

117.1

Metal Claw

Bubble Beam

6.52

7.65

109.3

Bubble

Bubble Beam

6.42

7.54

107.7

Metal Claw

Icy Wind

5.58

6.54

93.5

Bubble

Icy Wind

5.44

6.38

91.3

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage

Energy

Damage	10
Energy	12
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	8
Energy	11

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.2s - 3.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.2s - 3.0s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	135
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage

135

Energy

100

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage

130

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1923 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

685 CP - 729 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

914 CP - 972 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

914 CP - 972 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1142 CP - 1215 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

24 CP

75 CP

126 CP

178 CP

229 CP

280 CP

332 CP

383 CP

434 CP

486 CP

534 CP

583 CP

632 CP

680 CP

729 CP

777 CP

826 CP

875 CP

923 CP

972 CP

1020 CP

1069 CP

1118 CP

1166 CP

1215 CP

1263 CP

1312 CP

1361 CP

1409 CP

1458 CP

1482 CP

1507 CP

1531 CP

1555 CP

1579 CP

1604 CP

1628 CP

1652 CP

1677 CP

1701 CP

1723 CP

1744 CP

1766 CP

1788 CP

1810 CP

1833 CP

1855 CP

1878 CP

1900 CP

1923 CP

Pokédex Number

#394

Height

0.8 m

Weight

23 kg

Region

Generation 4

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 87.5% Male

♀ 12.5% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Piplup

25 Candy

Prinplup

100 Candy

Empoleon

XXS

XXL

0.39 m

0.4 m

0.8 m

1.2 m

1.4 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.392 m1′03″

0.4 m1′04″

0.6 m2′00″

1 m3′03″

1.2 m3′11″

XXL

1.2 m3′11″

1.4 m4′07″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Diamond

It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.

Pearl

Its wings deliver wicked blows that snap even the thickest of trees. It searches for prey in icy seas.

Platinum

Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

X, Omega Ruby

It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees.

Legends: Arceus

It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.

Prinplup Stats and Max CP

Prinplup's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Prinplup Type Chart

Prinplup takes increased damage from:

Prinplup takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Evolution Chart

Prinplup family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Prinplup

Prinplup high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Prinplup in Pokémon GO?

What are Prinplup’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Prinplup perform in Raids?

What is Prinplup’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Prinplup be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Prinplup Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Prinplup?

Overview and stats

Prinplup Stats and Max CP

Prinplup's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Prinplup Type Chart

Prinplup takes increased damage from:

Prinplup takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Evolution Chart

Prinplup family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Prinplup

Prinplup high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Prinplup in Pokémon GO?

What are Prinplup’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Prinplup perform in Raids?

What is Prinplup’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Prinplup be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Prinplup Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Prinplup?