Learn all about the Max CP, Base Stats, Recommended move, Type Strength & Weakness, Rating and Climate Boost for Prinplup in Pokemon Go!
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Prinplup - Rating, Stats & Max CP

Prinplup - Type & Rating
Check Out All Pokemon ListMax CP & Base Stats
*Base Stats indicates the specie unique hidden status.
| Max CP | ![]() ![]() | 254 / 461 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | ![]() ![]() | 234 / 461 |
| Attack | ![]() ![]() | 246 / 461 |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() | 218 / 461 |
Prinplup - Type Strength / Weakness Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×2.56 | None |
| ×1.6 | ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.625 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.39 | None |
| ×0.244 | None |
Prinplup - Learnable & Recommended Move Sets
Recommended Move Sets
*Recommended move are rated based on its DPS, EPS, Matching Type Damage Multiplier (x1.2), windup time and number of effective types.
| Attack | Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Attack | Bubble | Bubble |
| Charge Attack | Hydro Pump | Hydro Pump |
Learnable Moves
Fast Attack
| Move | Damage (DPS) | EPS | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Bubble | 12 (12.00) | 11.7 | 1.2 sec |
Metal Claw | 8 (11.43) | 10.0 | 0.7 sec |
Charge Attack
| Move | Gauges | Power | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Bubble Beam | 3 | 45 | 1.9 sec |
Hydro Pump | 1 | 130 | 3.3 sec |
Icy Wind | 3 | 60 | 3.3 sec |
(*)Legacy Moves are unobtainable today.
Check Out Legacy Moves ListCombo DPS
| Ranking | Fast Attack / Charge Attack | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bubble / Hydro Pump | 14.11 |
| 2nd | Metal Claw / Hydro Pump | 13.92 |
| 3rd | Metal Claw / Bubble Beam | 12.23 |
| 4th | Bubble / Bubble Beam | 12.00 |
| 5th | Metal Claw / Icy Wind | 10.30 |
| 6th | Bubble / Icy Wind | 10.15 |
| DPS | Power / Casting Time (*Power value includes the value after adding the type-match Damage Multiplier). DPS value does not include the multiplier from IV or Pokemon's Levels. |
|---|---|
| EPS | Charge Time / Casting Time. Represents the meter gain efficiency of the said move. |
| Startup | Amount of time from when the move was initiated up to the time the damage is dealt. |
| Recovery | Amount of time required to initiate a dodge or next attack once a move have been initiated. |
Prinplup - Shiny Information
Prinplup - Shiny Version
Shiny Prinplup have not been implemented to the game as of yet.
Check Out What Are Shiny Pokemon: GuidePrinplup - Evolution & Pokedex Entry
Prinplup - Evolution List
| Pokemon | Requirements |
|---|---|
Piplup | Evolves to Prinplup with 25 Candies |
Prinplup | Evolves to Empoleon with 100 Candies |
Empoleon | - |
Where to Find & Buddy Candy Distance
| In Wild | N/A |
|---|---|
| Egg | Will not appear from Eggs |
| Raid | None |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | 23kg | 0.8m |
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