Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Piplup is a Water Type Penguin Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Piplup can be found with Torrent as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 314 combined Base Stats.
Piplup Stats and Abilities
Based on Piplup Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Piplup Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 61 and the Lowest being Speed 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 53 | 216 | 310 |
F | Attack | 51 | 96 | 221 |
F | Defense | 53 | 99 | 225 |
E | Special Attack | 61 | 114 | 243 |
F | Special Defense | 56 | 105 | 232 |
F | Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Total | 314 |
Piplup | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Special Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Torrent Ability 1 | Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch). |
Defiant Hidden Ability | When its stats are lowered its Attack increases. |
How To Evolve Piplup in BDSP
Piplup requires (Level 16) to evolve into Prinplup and then (Level 36) to evolve into Empoleon.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Piplup ![]() | Level 16 → | Prinplup ![]() | Level 36 → | Empoleon ![]() |

Where To Find Piplup in BDSP
Piplup has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 5 Piplup, within the Lake Verity location using the Gift method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Piplup Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Piplup Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Piplup Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Interact ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Piplup Lv. 5 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Piplup Weakness
Piplup is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Piplup to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Piplup Weak Against?
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Best Moves Piplup in BDSP
Best Moveset for Piplup Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
39 | Drill Peck | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
29 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
18 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 20 | May lower opponent's Speed. |
Best Moveset for Piplup TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TM95 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |



Piplup Level Up Moves
List of Moves Piplup can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Pound | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
4 | Growl | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack. |
6 | Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
11 | Charm | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
15 | Peck | Power: 35 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
18 | Bubble Beam | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May lower opponent's Speed. |
22 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
25 | Fury Attack | Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 ![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
29 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
32 | Whirlpool | Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
36 | Mist | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time. |
39 | Drill Peck | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() |
43 | Hydro Pump | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Piplup TM Moves
List of Moves Piplup can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM55 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM56 | Fling | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power depends on held item. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM76 | Stealth Rock | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM86 | Grass Knot | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM88 | Pluck | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM97 | Defog | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog. |
TM99 | Waterfall | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Piplup Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Piplup can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Double Hit | Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Hits twice in one turn. |
Supersonic | Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
Yawn | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn. |
Mud-Slap | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
Snore | Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
Flail | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
Agility | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Sharply raises user's Speed. |
Aqua Ring | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Restores a little HP each turn. |
Hydro Pump | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Feather Dance | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
Icy Wind | Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
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