Prinplup
Water · Penguin Pokémon — first seen in Generation IV.
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Base stats
| Stat | Base | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 64 | 238 | 332 | |
| Attack | 66 | 123 | 254 | |
| Defense | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
| Sp. Attack | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
| Sp. Defense | 76 | 141 | 276 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 405 |
Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.
Type defences
Damage Prinplup takes from each attacking type.
×2
GrassElectric
×½
SteelFireWaterIce
×1
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
Evolution
Piplup
Prinplup
EmpoleonMethods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.
In the ROM hacks it evolves differently
Each guide's own line, in the words its creator published.
In Elite Redux
Moves by official game
Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon17 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 8 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Work Up | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Quash | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| Defog | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Water Pledge | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Sun / Moon17 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Work Up | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Quash | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pledge | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire15 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 7 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Quash | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM07 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Water Pledge | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
X / Y15 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Quash | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pledge | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Black 2 / White 215 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 7 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Quash | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Water Pledge | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Black / White15 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Quash | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pledge | Water | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
HeartGold / SoulSilver15 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 6 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
Platinum15 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 5 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Defog | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Diamond / Pearl15 level-up · 37 TM/HM
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 4 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 19 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| 24 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Fury Attack | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 42 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Defog | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Where to find it in the official games
Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.
In the wild
| Game | Area | Method | Levels | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Route 16 | Island Scan | 35 | — |
Where to find it in the ROM hacks
10 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.
| Guide | Where |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Phoenix Red | Route 25Surf · Lv 30-35 · 5% Route 25Good Rod · Lv 20 · 40% Route 25Super Rod · Lv 25-35 · 60% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Route 125Super Rod · Lv ? · 15% |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo | Snowpoint CitySuper Rod · Lv ? · 4% Pokémon LeagueSurf · Lv ? · 30% Pokémon LeagueGood Rod · Lv ? · 5% |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared | Route 110Water · Lv 20-33 · 11.1% Abandoned Ship Rooms B1FWater · Lv 25-33 · 11.1% Route 106Water · Lv 25-33 · 11.1% and 1 more area |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Route 13Hidden Grotto #1 (common) · Lv 40-45 |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby Origins | Route 114Grass · Lv 24-26 |
| Pokémon Platinum Redux | Route 208Grass · Lv ? · 20% Berry HousePalmer · Lv ? |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald | |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold | Whirl Islands B1FGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 37 · 10% |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl | Route 213Swarm · Lv 26-27 · 40% Route 213Advance Radar (Emerald Cartridge) · Lv 29 · 4% |
| Unbound | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Emerald Rogue | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Soulgold | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Infinite Fusion | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Radical Red | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Elite Redux | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Inclement Emerald | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Renegade Platinum | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Gaia | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Hearth | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Exceeded | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Poke47 | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| HeartGold Generations | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
Compare official Prinplup with the ROM hacks →
In the 39 guides that include it
Changed in 35 of 39 guides: retyped in 1, stats in 6, abilities in 22, evolution in 28.
Every ROM hack on this site that has Prinplup, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.
| Guide | Type | Total | Abilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbound Evolves into Empoleon at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant + Defiant − Competitive |
| Pokémon Soulgold Evolves into Empoleon — Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Infinite Fusion Evolves into: Empoleon (Level 36) | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant + Defiant − Competitive |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus Evolves into Empoleon — Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Changed | Water | 405 | Defiant, Torrent, Defiant + Defiant, Defiant − Competitive |
| Pokémon Phoenix Red Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 430 +25 +8 HP, -17 Attack, +5 Defense, +12 Sp. Atk, +17 Speed | Torrent, Rain Dish + Rain Dish − Competitive |
| Radical Red Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Elite Redux Evolves into Empoleon at level 36 | Changed | Water | 420 +15 +5 HP, +5 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def | Competitive, Defiant, Big Pecks |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant + Defiant − Competitive |
| Inclement Emerald Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant + Defiant − Competitive |
| Renegade Platinum | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Vital Spirit + Vital Spirit − Competitive |
| Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria Evolves at Lv. 36 | Changed | Water→WaterElectric | 420 +15 +6 HP, -1 Attack, +2 Defense, +4 Sp. Atk, +4 Sp. Def | Ice Body, Lightningrod + Ice Body, Lightningrod − Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | 0 -405 -64 HP, -66 Attack, -68 Defense, -81 Sp. Atk, -76 Sp. Def, -50 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Hearth Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Evolves into Empoleon at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo Evolves into Empoleon at Lv. 36 | Changed | Water | 405 +15 Attack, -15 Sp. Atk | Swift Swim, Torrent + Swift Swim − Competitive |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Exceeded Evolves into Empoleon at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Competitive, Defiant |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared Evolves into Empoleon at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Queenly Majesty, Competitive + Queenly Majesty |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Hustle + Hustle − Competitive |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant, Competitive + Defiant |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver Evolves into Empoleon at Lv. 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Mold Breaker + Mold Breaker − Competitive |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant, Competitive + Defiant |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant, Competitive + Defiant |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby Origins Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Damp + Damp − Competitive |
| Poke47 Evolves from Piplup — Level up: 16 Evolves into Empoleon — Level up: 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Purifying Salt, Competitive + Purifying Salt |
| HeartGold Generations Evolves into Empoleon — at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Vital Spirit, Competitive + Vital Spirit |
| Pokémon Platinum Redux Evolves at Lv. 40. The documentation gives the level but not what it turns into | Changed | Water | 460 +55 +12 HP, +6 Attack, +5 Defense, +10 Sp. Atk, +19 Sp. Def, +3 Speed | Snow Cloak, Clear Body + Snow Cloak, Clear Body − Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald Evolves into Empoleon at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Defiant + Defiant − Competitive |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette Evolves into Empoleon at Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold Evolves into Empoleon — at level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent − Competitive |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl Evolves into Empoleon — Level 36 | Changed | Water | 405 | Torrent − Competitive |
| Emerald Rogue | Unchanged | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Unchanged | Water | 405 | — |
| Gaia | Unchanged | Water | 405 | Torrent, Competitive |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | Unchanged | Water | 405 | Frisk, Stakeout |
Pokédex entries
What each game says about it, in the games' own words.
| Diamond / X / Omega Ruby | 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 / Y / Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
Names in other languages
| Japanese | ポッタイシ |
| Japanese (Rōmaji) | Pottaishi |
| German | Pliprin |
| French | Prinplouf |
| Spanish | Prinplup |
| Italian | Prinplup |
| Korean | 팽태자 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 波皇子 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 波皇子 |
Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.