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'''Piplup''' is a penguin Pokémon that is the water starter in the fourth generation's ''[[Pokémon: Diamond Version|Diamond]]'', ''[[Pokémon: Pearl Version|Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Platium Version|Platinum]]''.
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'''Piplup''' is a penguin Pokémon that was introduced in the fourth generation as one of the three starter Pokémon for ''[[Pokémon: Diamond Version and Pearl Versions|Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Platinum Version|Platinum]]''. It is the first in a three-stage evolutionary line, with its evolved forms being [[Prinlup]] and [[Empoleon]].
  
 
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The Piplup is a proud creature that lives in the northern countries along the chilly shores. They are skilled swimmers that can dive for over ten minutes to hunt for their food. Because of that, it does not like accepting food from people. Its thick feathers provide it shelter from the cold. It is a poor walker and often falls down, but its pride leads it to puff up its chest without a care. Piplup do not like others poking into their business and because they do not listen to trainer's orders, they are difficult to get along with.
 
The Piplup is a proud creature that lives in the northern countries along the chilly shores. They are skilled swimmers that can dive for over ten minutes to hunt for their food. Because of that, it does not like accepting food from people. Its thick feathers provide it shelter from the cold. It is a poor walker and often falls down, but its pride leads it to puff up its chest without a care. Piplup do not like others poking into their business and because they do not listen to trainer's orders, they are difficult to get along with.
  
It resembles a small penguin, though it is not Ice type. At level 16, it will evolve into a [[Prinplup]] and an [[Empoleon]] at level 36.  
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It resembles a small penguin, though it is not Ice type. At level 16, it will evolve into a Prinplup.
  
 
=Appearances=
 
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==Mainstream Games==
 
==Mainstream Games==
  
In ''[[Pokémon: Diamond Version|Pokémon: Diamond]]'', ''[[Pearl Version|Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Platinum Version|Platinum Versions]]'', Piplup is one of the three starter Pokémon that the player can 'steal' from [[Professor Rowan]].
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In ''Diamond'', ''Pearl'' and ''Platinum'', Piplup is one of the three starter Pokémon that the player can 'steal' from [[Professor Rowan]].
  
 
==Other Games==
 
==Other Games==
  
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness]]'', Piplup is one of the starters that the player can be transformed into in the beginning. Wild Piplup could also be found in the first twenty floors of Blizzard Island, the first ten basement floors of Crevice Cave, the first four basement floors of Lower Crevice Cave and the first nineteen basement floors of Mt. Avalanche. In ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'', a Piplup can be found in Hia Valley. They also appear in ''[[Pokémon Rumble]]'', where they are found at Bright Beach.
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In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness]]'', Piplup is one of the starters that the player can be transformed into in the beginning. Wild Piplup could also be recruited n the first twenty floors of Blizzard Island, the first ten basement floors of Crevice Cave, the first four basement floors of Lower Crevice Cave and the first nineteen basement floors of Mt. Avalanche. In ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'', a Piplup can be found in Hia Valley. They also appear in ''[[Pokémon Rumble]]'', where they are found at Bright Beach. In ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'', Piplup was found at Hinder Cape. Piplup also appears in ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]'' as one of [[Pikachu]]'s best friends and winds up taking care of a [[Wynaut]] at the Beach Zone, after which it appears at the Meeting Place and later travels to the Sky Pavilion to meet [[Mew]] with the rest of Pikachu's posse.
  
 
=Other Appearances=
 
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==Other Media==
 
==Other Media==
  
*Piplup has been featured in the anime as one of the Pokémon belonging to [[Dawn]], and has spent much of its time out of its Pokéball, similar to Ash's [[Pikachu]]. Another character, Kenny, has a Piplup that later evolves into a Prinplup.
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*Piplup has been featured in the anime's Sinnoh series as one of the Pokémon belonging to [[Dawn]], and it spent most of its time out of its Poké Ball, similar to Ash's [[Pikachu]]. Other characters such as Barry and Kenny both started out with Piplup which evolved prior to their first appearances. The ''Explorers of Time and Darkness'' also featured a Piplup that used to be human as the main character.
*in the Pokémon Adventures manga, Piplup is Platinum's starter Pokémon which evolves as she goes through her first gym challenges.
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*in the Pokémon Adventures manga, Piplup is Platina's starter Pokémon which she used in her first gym challenges until it evolved at the same time as Diamond and Pearl's [[Chimchar]] and [[Turtwig]] when the three were training together for Platina's second gym battle at Eterna City.
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*Piplup's name is a combination of "pip" (a name for a baby penguin) with "plup" (which could represent the sound of something hitting water).

Revision as of 01:22, 15 May 2011

Piplup.png
The Penguin Pokémon
#393 - Piplup
Evolve Prinplup
Debut Pokémon: Diamond Version
Pokémon: Pearl Version
Species Info
Type Water.gif+
Height 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.)
Color Blue
Gender Ratio 7♂ : 1♀
Ability Torrent
Hidden Ability Defiant
Egg Group Ground / Water 1
Icon Sprite
I393.gif File:393sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points 53 Speed 40
Attack 51 Sp. Attack 61
Defense 53 Sp. Defense 56
Training Info
Catch Rate 045 Hatch Steps 5,120
Base Exp. 066 Effort Points SpA
Happiness 70
To Lv.100 Slow
Kanto # Johto # Hoenn # Sinnoh #
< 393 > < 007 >
Unova # Johto (IV) #

Piplup is a penguin Pokémon that was introduced in the fourth generation as one of the three starter Pokémon for Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. It is the first in a three-stage evolutionary line, with its evolved forms being Prinlup and Empoleon.

Information

The Piplup is a proud creature that lives in the northern countries along the chilly shores. They are skilled swimmers that can dive for over ten minutes to hunt for their food. Because of that, it does not like accepting food from people. Its thick feathers provide it shelter from the cold. It is a poor walker and often falls down, but its pride leads it to puff up its chest without a care. Piplup do not like others poking into their business and because they do not listen to trainer's orders, they are difficult to get along with.

It resembles a small penguin, though it is not Ice type. At level 16, it will evolve into a Prinplup.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, Piplup is one of the three starter Pokémon that the player can 'steal' from Professor Rowan.

Other Games

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, Piplup is one of the starters that the player can be transformed into in the beginning. Wild Piplup could also be recruited n the first twenty floors of Blizzard Island, the first ten basement floors of Crevice Cave, the first four basement floors of Lower Crevice Cave and the first nineteen basement floors of Mt. Avalanche. In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, a Piplup can be found in Hia Valley. They also appear in Pokémon Rumble, where they are found at Bright Beach. In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, Piplup was found at Hinder Cape. Piplup also appears in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure as one of Pikachu's best friends and winds up taking care of a Wynaut at the Beach Zone, after which it appears at the Meeting Place and later travels to the Sky Pavilion to meet Mew with the rest of Pikachu's posse.

Other Appearances

Video Games

  • In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Piplup can be summoned from a PokéBall. It uses the move Surf and will wash away anyone caught in the torrent. It is accompanied by a trophy.

Other Media

  • Piplup has been featured in the anime's Sinnoh series as one of the Pokémon belonging to Dawn, and it spent most of its time out of its Poké Ball, similar to Ash's Pikachu. Other characters such as Barry and Kenny both started out with Piplup which evolved prior to their first appearances. The Explorers of Time and Darkness also featured a Piplup that used to be human as the main character.
  • in the Pokémon Adventures manga, Piplup is Platina's starter Pokémon which she used in her first gym challenges until it evolved at the same time as Diamond and Pearl's Chimchar and Turtwig when the three were training together for Platina's second gym battle at Eterna City.

Trivia

  • Piplup's name is a combination of "pip" (a name for a baby penguin) with "plup" (which could represent the sound of something hitting water).