Type matchups
Damage Prinplup takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Prinplup has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 64
- Attack
- 66
- Defense
- 68
- Sp. Atk
- 81
- Sp. Def
- 76
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 405
Prinplup has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (81) well above Attack (66), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 64 HP, 68 Defense and 76 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Prinplup can have the abilities Torrent and Competitive.
How to beat Prinplup
Prinplup takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Prinplup is the middle stage of its line (Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon): it evolves from Piplup and into Empoleon.
Best counters to Prinplup
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Prinplup weak to?
As a Water type, Prinplup takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Prinplup resistant to?
Prinplup resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Prinplup?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Prinplup with super-effective attacks.