#0393
— Penguin Pokémon
Piplup
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Piplup is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 314 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Torrent ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Piplup. Build around what Piplup actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Piplup is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Piplup is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Piplup has no type immunities.
To counter Piplup in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Piplup's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
