#0394 · Gen 4 · 405 BST
Prinplup
A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with solid 81 base Special Attack. Common ability: Torrent.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
139/77/79/90/86/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
171/129/132/146/140/112
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Prinplup
Prinplup is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 405. A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with solid 81 base Special Attack. Common ability: Torrent.
Best stat: Special Attack (81 base)
Prinplup's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 81 base Special Attack and 50 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 Prinplup competitively
Open the damage calculator with Prinplup selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Prinplup appears in the species dropdown. Drop Prinplup into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0394 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Torrent, Defiant |
| Base Stat Total | 405 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 64 / 66 / 68 / 81 / 76 / 50 |