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0394 Prinplup

Performance

Status

  • Ranking Score:
    74
  • Main moves:
    Bubble, Icy Wind, Hydro Pump
  • Type
    WATER
  • Level:
    31.5-45
  • Rank:
    Lvl 38 0/15/14CP 1498
  • Buddy Distance:
    3km
  • Charged Move Cost:
    10,000 Stardust
  • Attack:
    119
  • Defense:
    115.9
  • Stamina:
    136
  • Overall:
    1878

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Traits

Moves

Properties

Registeel has the following traits and playstyles:
  • + Shield Pressure
    Pressures opponents to shield its strong or rapid attacks.
  • - Technical
    Uses complex moves that may have a high learning curve.
Move stats include same type and Shadow attack bonuses.
Recommended Move:
*Event or Elite TM exclusive*Unobtainable via TM
No.Move TypesMoveAccuracyPowerDamageAverageFast MoveCountRemark
1FastBubble3.673.23Fast Charge
2FastMetal Claw32.52Low Quality
3ChargedIcy Wind100% chance -1 Atk opponent45601.335 - 4 - 4 - 4Debuff
4ChargedHydro Pump751562.087 - 7 - 7 - 7Nuke
5ChargedReturn†701301.867 - 6 - 7 - 6Neutral Nuke
6ChargedBubble Beam100% chance -1 Atk opponent40300.754 - 4 - 3 - 4Debuff Spam/Bait
Weaknesses
electric
x1.6
grass
x1.6
Resistances
water
x0.625
steel
x0.625
ice
x0.625
fire
x0.625

Character Introduction

Summary

Prinplup is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Piplup. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Prinplup's strongest moveset is Bubble & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 1,701. Prinplup evolves into Empoleon.

About

"It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees."

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PVP Mode Explanatory Notes

PvP Moveset Explanation
Bubble + Icy Wind or Bubble Beam and Hydro Pump 

Bubble benefits from STAB and also sports above-average energy generation. Metal Claw is a below-average move, and Steel typing isn't very valuable offensively. 

Icy Wind is preferred for its useful coverage and debuff utility. Bubble Beam costs the least amount of energy which makes it useful for baiting shields, but deals pathetic damage.  Hydro Pump requires a huge amount of energy to use, but can deal tremendous damage with STAB. In general, it is always recommended to have Hydro Pump, otherwise Prinplup lacks shield pressure and damage output.  

PvP Rating Explanation
Great League: 1.5 / 5

Prinplup is a mono-Water type with average bulk and a useful utility moveset. While access to two charge moves with debuffs can be very beneficial, they unfortunately don't provide significant damage output, which may leave Prinplup to rely on its slower charging Hydro Pump. Overall Prinplup's use may be more limited due to consistency problems with landing Hydro Pump when shields are up. If you're interested in this style involving mind games, Suicune also sports a very similar but faster moveset due to its access with Snarl. 

Ultra League: 0 / 5

With a max CP of 1701, Prinplup lacks adequate stats to compete outside of Great League. 

Master League: 0 / 5

At least Prinplup's evolution has more stats. 

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