Where can I find Prinplup in SoulGold?

Prinplup cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Prinplup?

Prinplup is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Prinplup learn in SoulGold?

Prinplup can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Prinplupin Pokémon SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

Penguin Pokémon

Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group. It searches for prey in icy seas.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#394

Abilities

Torrent(Primary)

Ups Water moves in a pinch.

Competitive(Secondary)

Lowered stats up Sp. Atk.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

water1, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

142

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Piplup

Base form

→

Prinplup

Level up Piplup to Lv. 16

→

Empoleon

Level up Prinplup to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Prinplup isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Metal ClawLevel: 0Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
0	Metal ClawLevel: 0Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
15	PeckLevel: 15Peck	flying	35	100	35
15	PeckLevel: 15Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
19	Bubble BeamLevel: 19Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
19	Bubble BeamLevel: 19Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	normal	0	0	15
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
28	Fury AttackLevel: 28Fury Attack	normal	15	85	20
28	Fury AttackLevel: 28Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
33	BrineLevel: 33Brine	water	65	100	10
33	BrineLevel: 33Brine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
37	WhirlpoolLevel: 37Whirlpool	water	0	0	15
37	WhirlpoolLevel: 37Whirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
42	MistLevel: 42Mist	ice	0	0	30
42	MistLevel: 42Mist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
46	Drill PeckLevel: 46Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
46	Drill PeckLevel: 46Drill Peck	A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
50	Hydro PumpLevel: 50Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
50	Hydro PumpLevel: 50Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Double HitDouble Hit	normal	35	90	10
Double HitDouble Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	55	20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
YawnYawn	normal	0	0	10
YawnYawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	0	0	15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
Mud SlapMud Slap	ground	20	100	10
Mud SlapMud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
SnoreSnore	normal	0	100	15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Aqua RingAqua Ring	water	0	0	20
Aqua RingAqua Ring	Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	water	0	80	5
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
Feather DanceFeather Dance	flying	0	100	15
Feather DanceFeather Dance	Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
BideBide	normal	1	0	10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
Icy WindIcy Wind	ice	55	95	15
Icy WindIcy Wind	A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed.
Power TripPower Trip	dark	20	100	10
Power TripPower Trip	It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	ice	80	100	15	TM94TM94
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoostRoost	flying	0	0	0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.