Pokemon Legends Arceus Prinplup is a Water Type Penguin Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 2 Special Attack EV Yield. Prinplup can be found with Torrent as an Ability; we recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 405 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Prinplup Stats and Abilities
Based on Prinplup Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Prinplup Highest IV Stat is Special Attack (81) and the Lowest being Speed (50).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 64 |
D | Attack | 66 |
E | Defense | 68 |
C | Special Attack | 81 |
E | Special Defense | 76 |
F | Speed | 50 |
D | Total | 405 |
Prinplup | Detail |
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Best Nature | Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 25% Sitrus Berry ![]() 15% Apricorn ![]() 15% Spoiled Apricorn ![]() |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Torrent 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). |
Hidden Ability | Defiant When its stats are lowered its Attack increases. |
How To Evolve Prinplup in Pokemon Legends Arceus
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 ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Piplup | 314 | 53 | 51 | 61 | 53 | 56 | 40 |
Stat Change | +91 | +11 | +15 | +20 | +15 | +20 | +10 |
![]() Prinplup | 405 | 64 | 66 | 81 | 68 | 76 | 50 |
Stat Change | +125 | +20 | +20 | +30 | +20 | +25 | +10 |
![]() Empoleon | 530 | 84 | 86 | 111 | 88 | 101 | 60 |

Where To Find Prinplup Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Prinplup in PLA.

Pokemon LA Prinplup Weakness
Prinplup is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Prinplup 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 |
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How To Complete Prinplup Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Times you have seen it use Water Pulse | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Roost | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've given it food | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number you've evolved | 1 | 2 | 3 |

Best Prinplup Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Prinplup Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
34 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
11 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
18 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 20 | May confuse opponent. |
Prinplup Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Prinplup can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | |
6 (15) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() May lower opponent's Speed. | |
11 (20) | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
18 (28) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
25 (35) | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily. | |
34 (45) | Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |
43 (54) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Prinplup Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Prinplup can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack. | |
Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S | ![]() Origin Palkia | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
S | ![]() Palkia | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 100 |
S | ![]() Manaphy | ![]() | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
A | ![]() Gyarados | ![]() ![]() | 540 | 95 | 125 | 60 | 79 | 100 | 81 |
A | ![]() Empoleon | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 84 | 86 | 111 | 88 | 101 | 60 |







































