Pokédex

Piplup Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Piplup official artwork

Piplup (#0393) is a Water-type Penguin Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It stands 0.4 m tall, weighs 5.2 kg and has a base stat total of 314, with its highest base stat in Sp. Atk (61). Its ability is Torrent, with Competitive as its Hidden Ability. Piplup is weak to Electric and Grass attacks.

Prefers cold climes and appears along coasts. It's an adorable little thing—as cute as any child—but it's also prideful, unwilling to accept handouts from people.

Piplup base stats

  • HP: 53
  • Attack: 51
  • Defense: 53
  • Sp. Atk: 61
  • Sp. Def: 56
  • Speed: 40
  • Total: 314

Abilities

  • Torrent
  • Competitive (Hidden)

Piplup type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Electric (2x)
  • Grass (2x)

Resists

  • Fire (0.5x)
  • Water (0.5x)
  • Ice (0.5x)
  • Steel (0.5x)

Piplup evolution chain

Piplup level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Pound
  • Lv. 4: Growl
  • Lv. 8: Water Gun
  • Lv. 11: Charm
  • Lv. 15: Peck
  • Lv. 18: Bubble Beam
  • Lv. 22: Swagger
  • Lv. 25: Fury Attack
  • Lv. 29: Brine
  • Lv. 32: Whirlpool
  • Lv. 36: Mist
  • Lv. 39: Drill Peck
  • Lv. 43: Hydro Pump