Piplup (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Prinplup}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Empoleon}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==

Piplup is a light-blue, penguin-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which is covered in thick down to insulate against the cold. It has a dark blue head with a primarily white face and a short, yellow beak. The dark blue feathers on its head extend down its back and around its neck, which causes it to appear to be wearing a cape. There are two white ovals on its chest and a small, light-blue marking resembles a crown above its beak. It has flipper-like arms and yellow feet with three toes each.

Piplup has a strong sense of self-pride. Because of its pride, it has a hard time accepting food from [[human]]s and bonding with its caretakers. It will even puff out its chest after it falls down, which it often does due to its poor walking abilities. However, it is a skilled swimmer that can dive for over ten minutes in order to hunt. It has also been shown to fly short distances in the {{pkmn|anime}}. It lives along the seashore in colder climates. It has been recently seen living in the [[Terarium]] of [[Blueberry Academy]].

===Evolution===

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)

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|type1=Water

|type1-3=Water

|type2-3=Steel}}

==Game data==

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from the cold.}}

{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' near [[Spring Path]], near [[Islespy Shore]] ([[mass outbreak]]s), massive mass outbreaks}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]^{Version 2.0.1+}}}

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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Beach Zone]], [[Meeting Place]]{{tt|*|Cannot be befriended here}}}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Hinder Cape]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mysterious Fountain#Stage 1|Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dewdrop Bay#Quiet Inlet|Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 06|Area 06: Stage 01]]}}

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===Held items===

===Stats===

|rate=8.2

|IQ=F

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| Penny in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}

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==Trivia==

<!--Do NOT add Barry. There are neither rumor or confirmation that Piplup was his starter.-->

* Piplup shares its category with its evolved form and {{p|Eiscue}}. They are all known as the Penguin Pokémon.

* Piplup was designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]].<ref name=Peer>[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-911.html Pokémon Peer interview] [http://pokebeach.com/2010/09/pokemon-peer-interview-translations (Translation by Pokebeach)]</ref>

* In February 2007, a piece of merchandise at Toy Fair used "Pochama" to refer to this Pokémon, leading some fans to believe that it would be Piplup's English name. However, another item at the same event referred to it as "Piplup".<ref>https://serebii.net/archive/February-2007.shtml</ref>

|th= โพจจามะ ''Photchama''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

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* [[Dawn's Piplup]]

* [[Kenny's Piplup]]

* [[Team Poképals]]

* [[Piplup (PokéPark)]]

* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water}}

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