Shadow Prinplup

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Shadow Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Prinplup is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Shadow Prinplup's maximum Combat Power stat is 1923 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bubble / Hydro Pump. Shadow Prinplup encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shadow Prinplup is available! ✨

Shadow 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
972 CP
Lvl 15 Research
729 CP

Shadow Prinplup's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Prinplup Type Chart

Shadow Prinplup takes increased damage from:Shadow Prinplup takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shadow Prinplup takes reduced damage from:Shadow Prinplup takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bubble + Hydro Pump

Shadow Prinplup's best Water-type moveset is Bubble / Hydro Pump, with 8.43 DPS and 89.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Prinplup ranks #146 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw WaterHydro Pump 8.4489.36.83
      2.WaterBubble WaterHydro Pump 8.4389.26.82
      3.SteelMetal Claw WaterBubble Beam 8.2687.46.68
      4.WaterBubble WaterBubble Beam 8.1586.26.59
      5.SteelMetal Claw IceIcy Wind 7.1876.05.81
      6.WaterBubble IceIcy Wind 7.0074.25.67
      7.SteelMetal Claw NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.WaterBubble NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗
      • WaterBubbleDamage10Energy12Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Bubble
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy12
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy11

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

      Charged Attacks

      • IceIcy WindDamage65Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Icy Wind details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗
      • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage135
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Hydro Pump has no special effects.
        See Hydro Pump details page ↗
      • WaterBubble BeamDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Bubble Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage25
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Bubble Beam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Prinplup's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Prinplup's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Prinplup has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Shadow Prinplup in the meta

      Shadow Prinplup in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Shadow Prinplup is the shadow form of the water-type starter Pokémon from Sinnoh and the second of a three-stage evolutionary line. With very middle-of-the-road stats, there’s no reason to use Shadow Prinplup over its evolution or other, stronger Pokémon.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      With a max 1923 CP, Shadow Prinplup is realistically only viable for the Great League. But even then, Prinplup doesn’t excel in anything in terms of stats. And its moveset and pure water typing make it fairly predictable. As such, even though some midstage evolutions do succeed in the Great League, Shadow Prinplup is not one of them.

      🟡 Ultra League

      With a max CP of 1923, Shadow Prinplup is too weak for the Ultra League.

      🟣 Master League

      With a max CP of 1923, Shadow Prinplup is too weak for the Master League.

      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#394
      Height0.8 m
      Weight23 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Prinplup family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Prinplup in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Piplup Pokémon GOPiplup
      Prinplup Pokémon GOPrinplup
      Empoleon Pokémon GOEmpoleon
      Shadow Piplup Pokémon GOShadow Piplup
      Shadow Prinplup Pokémon GOShadow Prinplup
      Shadow Empoleon Pokémon GOShadow Empoleon
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Prinplup
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Prinplup CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Prinplup's has 1923 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Prinplup obtained from Raids can be encountered from 868 CP to 972 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1086 CP to 1215 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Prinplup can be found in the 685 CP to 729 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1923 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch685 CP - 729 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs914 CP - 972 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids868 CP - 972 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1086 CP - 1215 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Prinplup Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      124 CP275 CP3126 CP
      4178 CP5229 CP6280 CP
      7332 CP8383 CP9434 CP
      10486 CP11534 CP12583 CP
      13632 CP14680 CP15729 CP
      16777 CP17826 CP18875 CP
      19923 CP20972 CP211020 CP
      221069 CP231118 CP241166 CP
      251215 CP261263 CP271312 CP
      281361 CP291409 CP301458 CP
      311482 CP321507 CP331531 CP
      341555 CP351579 CP361604 CP
      371628 CP381652 CP391677 CP
      401701 CP411723 CP421744 CP
      431766 CP441788 CP451810 CP
      461833 CP471855 CP481878 CP
      491900 CP501923 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Prinplup

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Prinplup's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Prinplup.

      Water Water

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Prinplup Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Prinplup Candy360 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Prinplup Candy12 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Prinplup Candy-

      Shadow Prinplup Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Prinplup from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Prinplup in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Prinplup Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy12 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy24 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Prinplup Candy36 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Prinplup Candy48 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Prinplup Candy63 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Prinplup Candy78 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Prinplup Candy93 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Prinplup Candy108 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy126 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Prinplup Candy144 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy162 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Prinplup Candy180 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Prinplup Candy201 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Prinplup Candy222 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Prinplup Candy243 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Prinplup Candy264 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Prinplup Candy288 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy312 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy336 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Prinplup Candy360 Shadow Prinplup Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Prinplup

      Shadow Prinplup high resolution sprites

      Shadow Prinplup Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Prinplup’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Prinplup is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Prinplup in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Prinplup in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.437 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 89.331.

      How does Shadow Prinplup perform in Raids?

      Shadow Prinplup's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Prinplup rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Shadow Prinplup is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Prinplup?

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

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

      Shadow Prinplup’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1701 CP and 1923 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Prinplup be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Prinplup can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Prinplup Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Prinplup cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.