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Piplup(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fourth generation games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Piplup is one of the First partner Pokémon of Sinnoh.
Physiology and Behaviour
Piplup is a light-blue, penguin-like Pokémon, 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 humans 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 anime. It lives along the seashore in colder climates.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Piplup is one of three first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh available at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Platinum and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Other Pokémon games
Super Smash Bros. series
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii, Piplup was a Pokémon that could be released from a Pokéball. Once released, it would use Surf to knock players off of the stage. It's not as dramatic as other attacks can be, though it can cause players to get KO'ed if they're not careful and don't recover to get back onto the stage. Piplup also appeared as a trophy and a sticker.
Piplup reappeared in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as a background character at the Kalos Pokémon League.
Trophy descriptions
In the anime
Piplup debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where he got into a fight with a Chimchar over their food in Professor Rowan's lab. After ruining the lab, the two escaped, and Dawn was given the task of finding them. She found Piplup, and the two narrowly escaped an Ariados attack. Back at Rowan's lab, Dawn chose Piplup as her first partner Pokémon. Since then, he has been her main Pokémon and has been mostly seen outside of his Poké Ball.
Piplup appeared in the animated shorts Bubble Beam Berry Blast and Turning the Tera Tide.
Origin and inspiration
Piplup is based on a penguin.
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt. |
| Pokémon Platinum | A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. |
| Pokémon White | A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. |
| Pokémon White 2 | A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer. |
| Pokémon Y | Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It lives along the shore in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes while hunting. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Prefers cold climes and appears along coasts. It's an adorable little thing—as cute as any child—but it's also prideful, unwilling to accept handouts from people. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. |
| Pokémon Violet | It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (post National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (post National Dex) | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome | |
| Pokémon Violet | Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome | |
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 51 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Attack | 61 |
| Sp. Defense | 56 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 314 |
Moveset
Gallery
| Main article: Piplup/gallery |
Sprites
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| First partner Pokémon | |
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| Generation I | Bulbasaur • Charmander • Squirtle • Pikachu (Yellow and Let's Go Pikachu!) • Eevee (Let's Go Eevee!) |
| Generation II | Chikorita (also in Legends: Z-A) • Cyndaquil (also in Legends: Arceus) • Totodile (also in Legends: Z-A) |
| Generation III | Treecko • Torchic • Mudkip |
| Generation IV | Turtwig • Chimchar • Piplup |
| Generation V | Snivy • Tepig (also in Legends: Z-A) • Oshawott (also in Legends: Arceus) |
| Generation VI | Chespin • Fennekin • Froakie |
| Generation VII | Rowlet (also in Legends: Arceus) • Litten • Popplio |
| Generation VIII | Grookey • Scorbunny • Sobble |
| Generation IX | Sprigatito • Fuecoco • Quaxly |