Piplup DB: stats, moves, locations & evolution

Details of Piplup : base stats, abilities, QR code, Pokedex information, evolution chart, type strengths/weaknesses, how to get, and moves.

update 24/11/2016

Piplup: Stats and Abilities
Pokedex and Evolution
Type Effectiveness
Location / How to get
Moves

Piplup: Stats and Abilities

Base Stats

HP	53	Att	51	Def	53
Spd	40	Sp. Att	61	Sp. Def	56

Abilities

Torrent	When HP is below 1/3rd its maximum, power of Water-type moves is increased by 50%.
Defiant (hidden)	Attack is raised by two stages when the Pokémon has its stats lowered. Doesn't work on self inflicted stat drops or drops from allies

QR Code

Max Stats

Max Stats	Level	HP	Att	Def
Max Stats	Level	Spd	Sp.Att	Sp.Def
Hindering Nature	50	113 - 160	50 - 92	52 - 94
Hindering Nature	50	40 - 82	59 - 101	54 - 97
Hindering Nature	100	216 - 310	96 - 180	99 - 184
Hindering Nature	100	76 - 161	114 - 198	105 - 189
Neutral Nature	50	113 - 160	56 - 103	58 - 105
Neutral Nature	50	45 - 92	66 - 113	61 - 108
Neutral Nature	100	216 - 310	107 - 201	111 - 205
Neutral Nature	100	85 - 179	127 - 221	117 - 211
Beneficial Nature	50	113 - 160	61 - 113	63 - 115
Beneficial Nature	50	49 - 101	72 - 124	67 - 118
Beneficial Nature	100	216 - 310	117 - 221	122 - 225
Beneficial Nature	100	93 - 196	139 - 243	128 - 232

Pokedex and Evolution

Pokedex

National No.	Type 1	Type 2
393
Height	Weight	Gender
0.4m	5.2kg	Male ♂:87.5% Female ♀:12.5%

Evolution Chart

Pokemon	Evolution condition
Piplup	--
Prinplup	Level 16
Empoleon	Level 36

Type Effectiveness

Resistance/Weaknesses Chart

1	1/2x	1/2x
2x	2x	1/2x
1	1	1
1	1	1
1	1	1
1	1/2x	1

Location / How to get

Location

Sun
Moon

Moves

Learn by leveling up

Move	Level	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Pound	-		40	100	35

	The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
Growl	4		--	100	40

	The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.
Bubble	8		40	100	30

	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.(10%)
Water Sport	11		--	--	15

	The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.
Peck	15		35	100	35

	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Bubble Beam	18		65	100	20

	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.(10%)
Bide	22		??	--	10

	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Fury Attack	25		15	85	20

	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Brine	29		65	100	10

	If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Whirlpool	32		35	85	15

	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.(100%)
Mist	36		--	--	30

	The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Drill Peck	39		80	100	20

	A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.
Hydro Pump	43		110	80	5

	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

More Moves

Learn by TM

Move	TM	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Work Up	TM01		--	--	30

	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Toxic	TM06		--	90	10

	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hail	TM07		--	--	10

	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Hidden Power	TM10		60	100	15

	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Ice Beam	TM13		90	100	10

	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.(10%)
Blizzard	TM14		110	70	5

	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.(10%)
Protect	TM17		--	--	10

	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	TM18		--	--	5

	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Frustration	TM21		??	100	20

	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Return	TM27		??	100	20

	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Brick Break	TM31		75	100	15

	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Double Team	TM32		--	--	15

	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock Tomb	TM39		60	95	15

	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.(100%)
Aerial Ace	TM40		60	--	20

	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Facade	TM42		70	100	20

	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Rest	TM44		--	--	10

	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Attract	TM45		--	100	15

	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Round	TM48		60	100	15

	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Echoed Voice	TM49		40	100	15

	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
Scald	TM55		80	100	15

	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.(30%)
Fling	TM56		??	100	10

	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Quash	TM60		--	100	15

	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Grass Knot	TM86		??	100	20

	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Swagger	TM87		--	85	15

	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk	TM88		--	--	10

	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Substitute	TM90		--	--	10

	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Surf	TM94		90	100	15

	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Waterfall	TM98		80	100	15

	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.(20%)
Confide	TM100		--	--	20

	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.(100%)

More Moves

Learn by bleeding (egg moves)

Move	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
	Category
	Description
Double Hit		35	90	10

	The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
Supersonic		--	55	20

	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Yawn		--	--	10

	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
Mud Sport		--	--	15

	The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
Mud-Slap		20	100	10

	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.(100%)
Snore		50	100	15

	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.(30%)
Flail		??	100	15

	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Agility		--	--	30

	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Aqua Ring		--	--	20

	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Hydro Pump		110	80	5

	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Feather Dance		--	100	15

	The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Bide		??	--	10

	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Icy Wind		55	95	15

	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.(100%)
Water Pledge		80	100	10

Details of Piplup's egg moves

More Moves

Learn by tutoring

Move	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
	Category
	Description
Water Pledge		80	100	10

	A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.

Z Moves

Move	Type	Max Att.	Acc.	PP
	Category
	Description
Breakneck Blitz		160(Phy)/120(Spe)	--	1

	The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling		140	--	1

	The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike		160	--	1

	The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Tectonic Rage		100	--	1

	The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Continental Crush		120	--	1

	The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Hydro Vortex		160(Phy)/185(Spe)	--	1

	The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Bloom Doom		160	--	1

	The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer		185	--	1

	The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse		100	--	1

	The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.

More Moves

Transfer Only Moves

Move	Method	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Dig	Gen VI TM28		80	100	10

	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Secret Power	Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)		70	100	20

	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.(30%)
Cut	Gen VI HM01		50	95	30

	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Dive	Gen VI HM07 (ΩRαS)		80	100	10

	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Covet	Move Tutor - ORAS		60	100	25

	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Signal Beam	Move Tutor - ORAS		75	100	15

	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.(10%)
Stealth Rock	Move Tutor - ORAS		--	--	20

	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Water Pulse	Move Tutor - ORAS		60	100	20

	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.(20%)
Pluck	Gen V TM88		60	100	20

	The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Water Pulse	Gen IV TM03		60	100	20

	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.(20%)
Secret Power	Gen IV TM43		70	100	20

	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.(30%)
Endure	Gen IV TM58		--	--	10

	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate	Gen IV TM78		--	100	20

	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift	Gen IV TM83		??	100	15

	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Defog	Gen IV HM05 DPt		--	--	15

	A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.