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#0393 · Gen 4 · 314 BST

Piplup

WaterNone TorrentDefiant

An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with modest stats. Common ability: Torrent.

Piplup sprite

Base stats

HP 53
Attack 51
Defense 53
Sp. Atk 61
Sp. Def 56
Speed 40

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

128/63/65/72/68/54

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

160/113/115/124/118/101

Abilities

Torrent

Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

Defiant

Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

ElectricGrass

Takes ½× damage from

FireWaterIceSteel

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Piplup

Piplup is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 314. An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with modest stats. Common ability: Torrent.

Best stat: Special Attack (61 base)

Piplup's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 61 base Special Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

  • Torrent
  • Defiant

How to use Piplup competitively

Open the damage calculator with Piplup selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Piplup appears in the species dropdown. Drop Piplup into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex ##0393
GenerationGen 4
TypeWater / None
AbilitiesTorrent, Defiant
Base Stat Total314
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe53 / 51 / 53 / 61 / 56 / 40