Piplupin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
Penguin Pokémon
A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.
Piplup in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Piplup is #393 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Ups Water moves in a pinch.
Lowered stats up Sp. Atk.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 4Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| BubbleLevel: 8Bubble | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| Water SportLevel: 11Water Sport | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves. | ||||||
| PeckLevel: 15Peck | flying | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | ||||||
| Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | ||||||
| BideLevel: 22Bide | normal | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | ||||||
| Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack | normal | PWR15 | ACC85 | PP20 | ||
| Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. | ||||||
| BrineLevel: 29Brine | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolLevel: 32Whirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| MistLevel: 36Mist | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats. | ||||||
| Drill PeckLevel: 39Drill Peck | flying | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 43Hydro Pump | water | PWR0 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
Egg Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double HitDouble Hit | normal | PWR35 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice. | |||||
| SupersonicSupersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
| Mud SportMud Sport | ground | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves. | |||||
| Mud SlapMud Slap | ground | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | |||||
| SnoreSnore | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| AgilityAgility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | |||||
| Aqua RingAqua Ring | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Forms a veil of water that restores HP. | |||||
| Hydro PumpHydro Pump | water | PWR0 | ACC80 | PP5 | |
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | |||||
| Feather DanceFeather Dance | flying | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack. | |||||
| BideBide | normal | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | |||||
| Icy WindIcy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP15 | |
| A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed. | |||||
| Power TripPower Trip | dark | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 4Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| BubbleLevel: 8Bubble | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| Water SportLevel: 11Water Sport | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves. | ||||||
| PeckLevel: 15Peck | flying | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | ||||||
| Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | ||||||
| BideLevel: 22Bide | normal | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | ||||||
| Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack | normal | PWR15 | ACC85 | PP20 | ||
| Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. | ||||||
| BrineLevel: 29Brine | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolLevel: 32Whirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| MistLevel: 36Mist | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats. | ||||||
| Drill PeckLevel: 39Drill Peck | flying | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 43Hydro Pump | water | PWR0 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (37)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| BrineBrine | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM55TM55 | |
| Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | normal | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| PluckPluck | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoostRoost | flying | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM51TM51 | |
| Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Stealth RockStealth Rock | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM76TM76 | |
| Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | HM08HM08 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Piplup. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Piplup resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Piplup, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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