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Piplup (Japanese: ポッチャマ Potchama) is the Water-type Starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region. It was introduced in Generation IV.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Piplup is a chubby, light-blue penguin-like Pokémon, which is covered in thick down (and, presumably, given its plump appearance and real-world penguin biology, thick layers of fatty tissue) 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.

Behavior[]

Piplup has a strong sense of self-esteem. It seldom accepts food that people give it because of its pride.

Habitat[]

Piplup lives on seashores and beaches, usually in climates with colder temperatures. They originally roamed the Sinnoh region in the wild, though over time, they became a rare sight.

Evolution[]

Piplup evolves into Prinplup at Lv 16, which then evolves into Empoleon at Lv. 36.

Game Info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase at Lake Verity One
Platinum Starter Pokémon from Professor Rowan's briefcase on Route 201 One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Trade None
X and Y Transfer None


Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Starter Pokémon
Blizzard Island (1F-20F)
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F)
Lower Crevice Cave (B1F-B4F)
Mt. Avalanche (B1F-B19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hia Valley
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach


Pokédex Entries[]

  • Diamond

    Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

  • Pearl

    It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.

  • Platinum

    A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

  • HeartGold

    It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.

  • SoulSilver

    It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.

  • Black

    A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

  • White

    A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

  • Black 2

    A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

  • White 2

    A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

  • X

    It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.

  • Y

    Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

  • Omega Ruby

    It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Stats[]

Base Stats
HP
53
Attack
51
Defense
53
Sp. Atk
61
Sp. Def
56
Speed
40
Total
314

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

Leveling Generation VII
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat.
1 Pound 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
4 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status
8 Bubble 40 100% 30 Water Special
11 Water Sport —% 15 Water Status
15 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical
18 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special
22 Bide —% 10 Normal Physical
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Normal Physical
29 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special
32 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Water Special
36 Mist —% 30 Ice Status
39 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Flying Physical
43 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation VI
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Pound 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
8 Bubble 40 100% 30 Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
11 Water Sport —% 15 Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
15 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
18 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 2 3 ♥
22 Bide —% 10 Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
29 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Tough 3 0 ♥
32 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
36 Mist —% 30 Ice Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
39 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
43 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation V
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat.
1 Pound 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
4 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status
8 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special
11 Water Sport —% 15 Water Status
15 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical
18 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water Special
22 Bide —% 10 Normal Physical
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Normal Physical
29 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special
32 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Water Special
36 Mist —% 30 Ice Status
39 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Flying Physical
43 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation IV
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1(DP)
1(HGSSPt)
Pound 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3
4(DP)
4(HGSSPt)
Growl 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2
8(DP)
8(HGSSPt)
Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Cute 2
11(DP)
11(HGSSPt)
Water Sport —% 15 Water Status Cute 2
15(DP)
15(HGSSPt)
Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical Cool 3
18(DP)
22(HGSSPt)
Bide —% 10 Normal Physical Tough 2
22(DP)
18(HGSSPt)
BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2
25(DP)
25(HGSSPt)
Fury Attack 15 80% 20 Normal Physical Cool 2
29(DP)
29(HGSSPt)
Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Smart 2
32(DP)
32(HGSSPt)
Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0
36(DP)
36(HGSSPt)
Mist —% 30 Ice Status Beauty 2
39(DP)
39(HGSSPt)
Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Flying Physical Cool 3
43(DP)
43(HGSSPt)
Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Special Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Dark Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Tutoring[]

Sprites[]

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Appearances[]

Anime[]

File:Dawn Piplup.png

Dawn's Piplup.

Template:Main A Piplup made his debut in Following A Maiden's Voyage! under the ownership of Dawn. In the episode, Piplup runs off on a chase with Chimchar, who stole his food, which caused him to become horribly upset. They run off into the woods and, at that very moment, Dawn comes into the lab, where she discovered that two of the starters ran off. With this and the fact that one of these Pokémon might be her choice, Dawn volunteers to help find Piplup and Chimchar. She soon finds Piplup. Piplup, however, is not as happy to see her. Then a swarm of Ariados storm in after Piplup hits its nest in the middle of his and Dawn's fight. With quick thinking and help from Piplup's powerful Bide, Dawn manages to trick the Ariados away. But now, Piplup's hungry and Dawn just wasted most of her Pokémon food. But there were still two pieces left, which she gave to Piplup. At that moment Dawn befriended Piplup, and he was then that Dawn's adventure began. Piplup often shows his pride during the Anime by hitting his belly. Sometimes his arrogant behavior has caused troubles. Piplup learn a new move called Whirlpool and Dawn uses him in a Pokémon Contest, allowing her to pass the first round. Piplup is often seen resting on Dawn's shoulder or on her arms without going into his Poké Ball. Perhaps, Dawn learned that Pikachu preferred not to be in his Poké Ball, so he also follows him. It could also be that Piplup, like Pikachu, just never liked being in his Poké Ball which is indicated by the way Dawn got him in the first place (because he left his Poké Ball).

  • Professor Rowan's Piplup
  • Pippy
  • Verity's Piplup
  • Lauren's Piplup

Trivia[]

  • Piplup makes a small cameo in Pokémon White Version as one of the toys in the toy bin a day care assistant is carrying when the player battles her.
  • Piplup was the only Water-type starter that can't learn Water Gun until Froakie was introduced.
  • Piplup is the only bird-based Water-type starter.
    • Piplup is the second bird-like starter, the first one being Torchic.
    • The third bird-like starter is Rowlet.
  • Dawn, in a few episodes of the Pokémon anime tells Piplup to use Water Gun although it can't learn it.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Piplup is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Surf.
  • Piplup is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Origin[]

Piplup is based on a penguin chick.

Etymology[]

Piplup comes from the words pipsqueak (someone small), plump (fat, referring to its chubby appearance and the blubber that real-world penguins (and thus presumably Piplup) possess) and plup (sound of a tiny splash).

Pocchama comes from ポチャポチャ (pochapocha, both the onomatopoeia for splashing and a word meaning "chubby"), 坊っちゃま (bocchama, child), and possibly an intentional childish mispronunciation of 様 (sama, an honorific suffix meaning "master.")

Gallery[]

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