#0394
— Penguin Pokémon
Prinplup
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Prinplup is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 405 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 50) 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 Prinplup. Build around what Prinplup 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.
Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Prinplup 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
Prinplup has no type immunities.
To counter Prinplup 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 Prinplup's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
