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Piplup was used in the Battle Round of the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. His first battle in the event was against Jessie's Dustox, during which he used {{m|Bide}} to return double the damage he took from {{m|Poison Sting}} before knocking the Poison Moth Pokémon out with a Peck attack. After that he was seen defeating a {{p|Bagon}} to advance to the finals of the competition. There he went up against Kenny's Prinplup. They both used Bubble Beam to start the battle and their moves collided in the center of [[Contest Hall|the stadium]], creating a shower of sparkles. Piplup proceeded with Peck but Prinplup intercepted with {{m|Metal Claw}}, catching and tossing him into the air. Prinplup then used {{m|Drill Peck}} and Piplup countered the attack with Bide. After recovering, Prinplup used Metal Claw but Piplup dodged and used Whirlpool. The large water vortex engulfed Prinplup, costing {{si|Kenny}} precious points, but was ultimately destroyed by a powerful Bubble Beam. Prinplup followed with {{m|Mist}} to cloak the stage before using Drill Peck and Piplup answered with another Whirlpool. The two Pokémon jumped into the vortex and faced off inside it, with Piplup using Peck and Prinplup using Metal Claw. They then used Bubble Beam again and the time ran out. Piplup won the match by points, giving Dawn her first [[Ribbon]].
Piplup was used in the Battle Round of the {{to|Floaroma}} Contest in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]''. His first battle in the event was against Jessie's Dustox, during which he used {{m|Bide}} to return double the damage he took from {{m|Poison Sting}} before knocking the Poison Moth Pokémon out with a Peck attack. After that he was seen defeating a {{p|Bagon}} to advance to the finals of the competition. There he went up against Kenny's Prinplup. They both used Bubble Beam to start the battle and their moves collided in the center of [[Contest Hall|the stadium]], creating a shower of sparkles. Piplup proceeded with Peck but Prinplup intercepted with {{m|Metal Claw}}, catching and tossing him into the air. Prinplup then used {{m|Drill Peck}} and Piplup countered the attack with Bide. After recovering, Prinplup used Metal Claw but Piplup dodged and used Whirlpool. The large water vortex engulfed Prinplup, costing {{si|Kenny}} precious points, but was ultimately destroyed by a powerful Bubble Beam. Prinplup followed with {{m|Mist}} to cloak the stage before using Drill Peck and Piplup answered with another Whirlpool. The two Pokémon jumped into the vortex and faced off inside it, with Piplup using Peck and Prinplup using Metal Claw. They then used Bubble Beam again and the time ran out. Piplup won the match by points, giving Dawn her first [[Ribbon]].


In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Dawn entered Piplup as a {{p|Weedle}} in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, an annual [[Pokémon cosplay|cosplay]] competition organized by the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] where Pokémon try to imitate other Pokémon. During his impression, Piplup got a little too excited and used Bubble Beam, a move Weedle cannot learn, thus ruining his chances of winning the event.
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Dawn entered Piplup as a {{p|Weedle}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], an annual competition organized by the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] where Pokémon try to imitate other Pokémon. During his impression, Piplup got a little too excited and used Bubble Beam, a move Weedle cannot learn, thus ruining his chances of winning the event.


In ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', Dawn learned from [[Zoey]] that the {{ci|Hearthome}} Contest was going to be held under the [[Double Performance]] rule. She paired up Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in order to train for this kind of performance and develop some new [[Contest combination]]s. She told Pachirisu to use {{m|Sweet Kiss}} and Piplup to use Whirlpool, but things didn't go quite as planned as the large whirlpool covered all the hearts from the Sweet Kiss. She also tried to combine Whirlpool and {{m|Discharge}}, but Pachirisu's Discharge was too powerful and it evaporated Piplup's Whirlpool.
In ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', Dawn learned from [[Zoey]] that the {{ci|Hearthome}} Contest was going to be held under the [[Double Performance]] rule. She paired up Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in order to train for this kind of performance and develop some new [[Contest combination]]s. She told Pachirisu to use {{m|Sweet Kiss}} and Piplup to use Whirlpool, but things didn't go quite as planned as the large whirlpool covered all the hearts from the Sweet Kiss. She also tried to combine Whirlpool and {{m|Discharge}}, but Pachirisu's Discharge was too powerful and it evaporated Piplup's Whirlpool.
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In ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', Dawn used Piplup in the finals of the Wallace Cup, where he went up against [[May's Glaceon]]. He started with Bubble Beam, but the {{type|Ice}} Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Secret Power}}, {{status|paralysis|paralyzing}} him. The battle proceeded with Glaceon using {{m|Ice Shard}}, which hit the paralyzed Piplup hard. After that, Piplup jumped in the pool to get rid of the paralysis. When out of the water, he used Whirlpool, but Glaceon received the attack with {{m|Mirror Coat}} and returned it to him, sending him flying backwards. Piplup quickly recovered and used Bubble Beam again, this time hitting Glaceon. When the Fresh Snow Pokémon used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, Piplup spun and dodged it. Glaceon then decided to take advantage of the water covering the stage and attack with Secret Power to try and put Piplup to {{status|sleep}}. Despite being hit and sent flying in the air, Piplup was able to spin gracefully and land in a pose, rendering Glaceon's attack unsuccessful. Glaceon fired another Shadow Ball but Piplup used Bubble Beam once more, destroying it. Piplup followed with Peck, but Glaceon dodged and used Ice Shard. The icy projectiles did not hit Piplup, though, as he used Whirlpool to defend himself. With only one minute left on the clock, Dawn and {{an|May}} had the same amount of points. Piplup then charged at Glaceon surfing in his own Whirlpool. Before Piplup could reach it, Glaceon used Shadow Ball to destroy the Whirlpool, creating a curtain of water. Taking advantage of the situation, Piplup came out from behind the curtain and used Bubble Beam, surprising Glaceon, who then used another Shadow Ball. Piplup destroyed the shadowy blob with a Peck attack, creating a dark purple curtain. This time, it was Glaceon who took advantage of the curtain, using Ice Shard to strike Piplup. Piplup used Whirlpool one last time and Glaceon once again countered with Mirror Coat. Both Pokémon were hit by the water from the Whirlpool and the time ran out. Piplup won the match by points, breaking Dawn's [[DP049|losing]] [[DP061|streak]] and giving her the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, her second {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] overall.
In ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', Dawn used Piplup in the finals of the Wallace Cup, where he went up against [[May's Glaceon]]. He started with Bubble Beam, but the {{type|Ice}} Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Secret Power}}, {{status|paralysis|paralyzing}} him. The battle proceeded with Glaceon using {{m|Ice Shard}}, which hit the paralyzed Piplup hard. After that, Piplup jumped in the pool to get rid of the paralysis. When out of the water, he used Whirlpool, but Glaceon received the attack with {{m|Mirror Coat}} and returned it to him, sending him flying backwards. Piplup quickly recovered and used Bubble Beam again, this time hitting Glaceon. When the Fresh Snow Pokémon used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, Piplup spun and dodged it. Glaceon then decided to take advantage of the water covering the stage and attack with Secret Power to try and put Piplup to {{status|sleep}}. Despite being hit and sent flying in the air, Piplup was able to spin gracefully and land in a pose, rendering Glaceon's attack unsuccessful. Glaceon fired another Shadow Ball but Piplup used Bubble Beam once more, destroying it. Piplup followed with Peck, but Glaceon dodged and used Ice Shard. The icy projectiles did not hit Piplup, though, as he used Whirlpool to defend himself. With only one minute left on the clock, Dawn and {{an|May}} had the same amount of points. Piplup then charged at Glaceon surfing in his own Whirlpool. Before Piplup could reach it, Glaceon used Shadow Ball to destroy the Whirlpool, creating a curtain of water. Taking advantage of the situation, Piplup came out from behind the curtain and used Bubble Beam, surprising Glaceon, who then used another Shadow Ball. Piplup destroyed the shadowy blob with a Peck attack, creating a dark purple curtain. This time, it was Glaceon who took advantage of the curtain, using Ice Shard to strike Piplup. Piplup used Whirlpool one last time and Glaceon once again countered with Mirror Coat. Both Pokémon were hit by the water from the Whirlpool and the time ran out. Piplup won the match by points, breaking Dawn's [[DP049|losing]] [[DP061|streak]] and giving her the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, her second {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] overall.


While exploring the ferry from [[Iron Island]] to [[Chocovine Town]] in ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]'', Piplup was kidnapped by Team Rocket and taken to their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp Submarine]] along with {{AP|Pikachu}}. When the sub was dragged away by a strong current, the two Pokémon ended up on an island located in [[Diablo's Ocean]]. There, they helped the local Pokémon to collect pieces of rocks to put them around a crystal that fell from the sky one stormy night. When they gathered enough rocks, Team Rocket appeared to capture them again, but Dawn and Ash arrived on the island just in time to prevent this. At that moment the crystal glowed brightly and turned into a {{p|Deoxys}}. Team Rocket tried to capture it, but the [[Legendary Pokémon|mythical Pokémon]] destroyed their sub, sending them blasting off. After this adventurous day, Piplup and Pikachu returned to their Trainers.
While exploring the ferry from [[Iron Island]] to [[Chocovine Town]] in ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]'', Piplup was kidnapped by Team Rocket and taken to their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp Submarine]] along with {{AP|Pikachu}}. When the sub was dragged away by a strong current, the two Pokémon ended up on an island located in [[Diablo's Ocean]]. There, they helped the local Pokémon to collect pieces of rocks to put them around a crystal that fell from the sky one stormy night. When they gathered enough rocks, Team Rocket appeared to capture them again, but Dawn and Ash arrived on the island just in time to prevent this. At that moment the crystal glowed brightly and turned into a {{p|Deoxys}}. Team Rocket tried to capture it, but the [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]] destroyed their sub, sending them blasting off. After this adventurous day, Piplup and Pikachu returned to their Trainers.
[[File:Dawn Piplup no evolution.png|thumb|left|220px|Resisting his evolution]]
When Piplup was about to train with {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|Dawn's other Pokémon}} in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', he collapsed from exhaustion, worrying Dawn. Soon after, he started to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Prinplup}}. However, he used Bide to stop the process and collapsed again. As a result, Brock rushed him to the [[Pokémon Center]], where Nurse Joy explained he just needed some rest. Later, when Dawn was talking to him, he started to evolve again. She told him to let it happen this time, but he used Bide to discontinue the process. As she questioned his motives and spoke to him about the pros of evolving, he got angry and fled the Center. Dawn followed him through the woods, but he kept running away from her, angry at her for not understanding his unwillingness to evolve. While running, he got caught in a web. Dawn tried to help him, but an Ariados appeared and attacked her. The attack destroyed the web and freed Piplup, who landed in Dawn's arms. After that, several Ariados appeared and attacked them with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Piplup used Bide to send them flying, just like the day he and Dawn first met. Making matters worse, Team Rocket appeared and captured Piplup. While trying to retrieve her Pokémon, Dawn learned that past events have motivated Piplup to stay the way he is. This made Dawn realize that on the day she chose Piplup, he chose her as well. After sending Team Rocket blasting off, they returned to the Center, where Nurse Joy gave Dawn an {{evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup's evolution for as long as he wants.


In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with {{si|Lulu}}'s {{p|Marill}}. However, a wild {{p|Elekid}} was also competing for her affections. When the three Pokémon got separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid worked together to save her. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, leaving Piplup brokenhearted.
[[File:Dawn Piplup no evolution.png|thumb|left|250px|Resisting his Evolution]]
When Piplup was about to train with {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|Dawn's other Pokémon}} in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', he collapsed from exhaustion, worrying Dawn. Soon after, he started to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Prinplup}}. However, he used Bide to stop the process and collapsed again. As a result, Brock rushed him to the [[Pokémon Center]], where Nurse Joy explained he just needed some rest. Later, when Dawn was talking to him, he started to evolve again. She told him to let it happen this time, but he used Bide to discontinue the process. As she questioned his motives and spoke to him about the pros of evolving, he got angry and fled the Center. Dawn followed him through the woods, but he kept running away from her, angry at her for not understanding his unwillingness to evolve. While running, he got caught in a web. Dawn tried to help him, but an Ariados appeared and attacked her. The attack destroyed the web and freed Piplup, who landed in Dawn's arms. After that, several Ariados appeared and attacked them with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Piplup used Bide to send them flying, just like the day he and Dawn first met. Making matters worse, Team Rocket appeared and captured Piplup. While trying to retrieve her Pokémon, Dawn learned that past events have motivated Piplup to stay the way he is. This made Dawn realize that on the day she chose Piplup, he chose her as well. After sending Team Rocket blasting off, they returned to the Center, where Nurse Joy gave Dawn an {{evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup's Evolution for as long as he wants.
 
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s {{p|Marill}}. However, a wild {{p|Elekid}} was also competing for her affections. When the three Pokémon got separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid worked together to save her. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, leaving Piplup brokenhearted.


In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', Piplup was used alongside Pachirisu in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Johanna's Glameow]] and {{p|Umbreon}}. They started the battle by using a combination of Whirlpool and Discharge. However, the combination didn't last long as [[Johanna]]'s Pokémon were able to gracefully dodge it with a double {{m|Quick Attack}} and destroy it with a double Shadow Ball. After that, Dawn had Piplup using Bubble Beam, but Glameow and Umbreon dodged once again. This was part of Dawn's plan, though, as Bubble Beam was meant to build a barrier of bubbles and hide Pachirisu. When Pachirisu came out from behind the barrier, it caught Glameow and Umbreon by surprise and attacked them with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Johanna's Pokémon quickly fought back with a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|infatuation|infatuating}} both Pachirisu and Piplup before attacking them with a double {{m|Swift}} and knocking them out.
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', Piplup was used alongside Pachirisu in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Johanna's Glameow]] and {{p|Umbreon}}. They started the battle by using a combination of Whirlpool and Discharge. However, the combination didn't last long as [[Johanna]]'s Pokémon were able to gracefully dodge it with a double {{m|Quick Attack}} and destroy it with a double Shadow Ball. After that, Dawn had Piplup using Bubble Beam, but Glameow and Umbreon dodged once again. This was part of Dawn's plan, though, as Bubble Beam was meant to build a barrier of bubbles and hide Pachirisu. When Pachirisu came out from behind the barrier, it caught Glameow and Umbreon by surprise and attacked them with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Johanna's Pokémon quickly fought back with a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|infatuation|infatuating}} both Pachirisu and Piplup before attacking them with a double {{m|Swift}} and knocking them out.


[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and her Piplup]]
In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', Piplup was used to battle {{an|Lyra}}'s {{p|Chikorita}} in the [[Johto Festival]] battling exhibition. Despite the [[type]] disadvantage, he was still able to defeat the Leaf Pokémon, earning Dawn a [[Pokémon Egg]].
In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', Piplup was used to battle {{an|Lyra}}'s {{p|Chikorita}} in the [[Johto Festival]] battling exhibition. Despite the [[type]] disadvantage, he was still able to defeat the Leaf Pokémon, earning Dawn a [[Pokémon Egg]].


Piplup was used in the Appeals Round of the [[Lilypad Town]] Pokémon Contest in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]''. For his performance, he used Whirlpool and then Bide. His Whirlpool came straight down on him and joined forces with Bide, causing him to glow an intense blue from the energy reaction. His appeal was praised by the judges and allowed Dawn to advance to the Battle Round.
Piplup was used in the Appeals Round of the [[Lilypad Town]] Pokémon Contest in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]''. For his performance, he used Whirlpool and then Bide. His Whirlpool came straight down on him and joined forces with Bide, causing him to glow an intense blue from the energy reaction. His appeal was praised by the judges and allowed Dawn to advance to the Battle Round.
[[File:Piplup Togekiss DP177.png|thumb|right|220px|At the Grand Festival with Togekiss]]
 
In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', Piplup teamed up with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} to perform at the [[Daybreak Town]] Pokémon Contest, which was being held under the Double Performance rule. They finished a stunning performance by exploding the frozen bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd, assuring Dawn's progression to the next round.
In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', Piplup teamed up with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} to perform at the [[Daybreak Town]] Pokémon Contest, which was being held under the Double Performance rule. They finished a stunning performance by exploding the frozen bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd, assuring Dawn's progression to the next round.


In ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', Piplup kept getting hit by [[Ash's Gible]]'s then faulty {{m|Draco Meteor}}. He thought that Dawn was going to stick up for him, but when she didn't he decided he'd had enough and started to walk back to Professor Rowan's lab. Several times he imagined Dawn coming to comfort him, but he got even more discouraged when he found out she wasn't really there. At one point he came across Team Rocket, who were [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as Pokémon therapists, and told them his problem. They were very moved by his story, so much so that they scolded Dawn for not noticing Piplup's feelings. Later on, Piplup brought Pikachu over to Team Rocket, unaware of their plot to capture them both, which was successful until a wild {{p|Rhyperior}} came and freed them. Piplup then jumped into Dawn's arms and she apologized to him for not knowing how he felt, as did Ash. He then battled against Team Rocket along with [[Ash's Grotle]], learning {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the process.
In ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', Piplup kept getting hit by [[Ash's Gible]]'s then faulty {{m|Draco Meteor}}. He thought that Dawn was going to stick up for him, but when she didn't he decided he'd had enough and started to walk back to Professor Rowan's lab. Several times he imagined Dawn coming to comfort him, but he got even more discouraged when he found out she wasn't really there. At one point he came across Team Rocket, who were [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as Pokémon therapists, and told them his problem. They were very moved by his story, so much so that they scolded Dawn for not noticing Piplup's feelings. Later on, Piplup brought Pikachu over to Team Rocket, unaware of their plot to capture them both, which was successful until a wild {{p|Rhyperior}} came and freed them. Piplup then jumped into Dawn's arms and she apologized to him for not knowing how he felt, as did Ash. He then battled against Team Rocket along with [[Ash's Grotle]], learning {{m|Hydro Pump}} in the process.
[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|left|250px|Dawn and her Piplup]]
 
[[File:Piplup Togekiss DP177.png|thumb|left|250px|At the Grand Festival with Togekiss]]
As in the Wallace Cup, Piplup was used twice in the battling stage of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', he was revealed to have helped Dawn in defeating her quarterfinal round opponent together with Pachirisu, thus allowing her to advance further in the competition. In ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'', he went up against [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Gallade}} alongside {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} in the finals. Despite putting several of the techniques he perfected during his training sessions to good use and combining his moves with Togekiss's nicely, he was unable to bring Dawn the victory.
As in the Wallace Cup, Piplup was used twice in the battling stage of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', he was revealed to have helped Dawn in defeating her quarterfinal round opponent together with Pachirisu, thus allowing her to advance further in the competition. In ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'', he went up against [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Gallade}} alongside {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} in the finals. Despite putting several of the techniques he perfected during his training sessions to good use and combining his moves with Togekiss's nicely, he was unable to bring Dawn the victory.


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==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
[[File:Dawn Piplup and Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|right|220px|With his rival, Ash's Oshawott]]
[[File:Dawn Piplup and Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|250px|With his rival, Ash's Oshawott]]
Piplup came to [[Unova]] with Dawn prior to ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''. In [[BW086|the following episode]], he was able to reunite with {{Ash}} and meet {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and his new object of affection—a {{an|Meloetta}} that had been following Ash's group since [[Virbank City]]. He also socialized with all the other Pokémon when they were brought out of their [[Poké Ball]]s and found a rival in [[Ash's Oshawott]], who had feelings for Meloetta, too. Later on, he had a battle with [[Cilan's Pansage]], during which he used {{m|Drill Peck}} to send Pansage's {{m|Bullet Seed}} back at him. When the Grass Monkey Pokémon used {{m|Rock Tomb}}, he negated the move using a variation of [[Counter Shield]]. After that, Pansage used {{m|SolarBeam}}, but Piplup countered with {{m|Ice Beam}}. As the two beams collided, they rose into the sky and exploded, creating a beautiful fireworks display. This left Meloetta greatly impressed, causing it to disrupt the battle and start dancing with Piplup.
Piplup came to [[Unova]] with Dawn prior to ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''. In [[BW086|the following episode]], he was able to reunite with {{Ash}} and meet {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and his new object of affection—a {{an|Meloetta}} that had been following Ash's group since [[Virbank City]]. He also socialized with all the other Pokémon when they were brought out of their [[Poké Ball]]s and found a rival in [[Ash's Oshawott]], who had feelings for Meloetta, too. Later on, he had a battle with [[Cilan's Pansage]], during which he used {{m|Drill Peck}} to send Pansage's {{m|Bullet Seed}} back at him. When the Grass Monkey Pokémon used {{m|Rock Tomb}}, he negated the move using a variation of [[Counter Shield]]. After that, Pansage used {{m|SolarBeam}}, but Piplup countered with {{m|Ice Beam}}. As the two beams collided, they rose into the sky and exploded, creating a beautiful fireworks display. This left Meloetta greatly impressed, causing it to disrupt the battle and start dancing with Piplup.


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He made a cameo in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', when Ash was remembering his traveling companions.
He made a cameo in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', when Ash was remembering his traveling companions.
==={{series|XY}}===
While Piplup has not been seen in [[Kalos]] along with Dawn and the rest of her Pokémon, he was referenced in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''.


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Dawn Piplup angry.png|thumb|right|220px|An angry Piplup]]
[[File:Dawn Piplup angry.png|thumb|250px|An angry Piplup]]
Piplup initially would not accept food from {{an|Dawn}}; as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from [[human|people]]. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when a {{p|Chimchar}} stole the last of his food in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', when he repeatedly missed out on eating a [[Berry]] and started a fight with a {{p|Shinx}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', or when Dawn said [[Ash's Gible]] did not have ill intent when he was practicing his {{m|Draco Meteor}} in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]''.
Piplup initially would not accept food from {{an|Dawn}}; as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from [[human|people]]. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when a {{p|Chimchar}} stole the last of his food in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', when he repeatedly missed out on eating a [[Berry]] and started a fight with a {{p|Shinx}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', or when Dawn said [[Ash's Gible]] did not have ill intent when he was practicing his {{m|Draco Meteor}} in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]''.


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Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, being used more than any of {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her other Pokémon}} and having helped her win her first two {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. He seems to be very competitive and will always try to overcome the odds to impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn and commonly tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, being used more than any of {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her other Pokémon}} and having helped her win her first two {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. He seems to be very competitive and will always try to overcome the odds to impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn and commonly tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.
[[File:Dawn Piplup costume.png|thumb|left|220px|Piplup showing off in his new costume]]
 
It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', he helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|Bubble Beam}} at her face. Two episodes later, in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', he barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only half a point to help Dawn win the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}.
[[File:Dawn Piplup costume.png|thumb|left|250px|Piplup showing off in his new costume]]
It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a [[Friendship|close bond]] with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', he helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|Bubble Beam}} at her face. Two episodes later, in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', he barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only half a point to help Dawn win the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}.


In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted with him being launched into the sky and knocked out. Despite this, he would get straight back up on his feet even when completely knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was the same.
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted with him being launched into the sky and knocked out. Despite this, he would get straight back up on his feet even when completely knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was the same.


Ever since Ash's Gible made his debut in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'', Piplup has constantly been the target of his {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident but considered a running gag. This event was expanded in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', where Piplup ran away from {{ashfr|the group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped him learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Comically, it was implied in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' that Draco Meteor can be used to differentiate Piplup from other Piplup.
Ever since Ash's Gible made his debut in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'', Piplup has constantly been the target of his {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident but considered a {{cat|Anime running gags|running gag}}. This event was expanded in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', where Piplup ran away from {{ashfr|the group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped him learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Comically, it was implied in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' that Draco Meteor can be used to differentiate Piplup from other members of its species.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
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===Moves improvised===
===Moves improvised===
* '''Spinning Bubble Beam'''/'''[[Counter Shield]]''' was a move Piplup perfected in ''[[DP007|Like or Lup it!]]'', where Piplup spun in the air while using {{m|Bubble Beam}} so the bubbles would explode in a big circle creating an appealing move. This move was used again during Piplup's battle with [[Cilan's Pansage]] in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'' as a variation of Counter Shield. Piplup spins around while using {{m|Bubble Beam}} to counter the {{m|Rock Tomb}}, destroying it, while taking zero damage.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
[[File:SkyAttack Peck Combination.png|thumb|200px|Rocket Formation from ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'']]
|-
* '''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, battled an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. He spun around and used {{m|Bubble Beam}}. In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' he spun while using {{m|Bide}}, absorbing a {{m|Dark Pulse}} attack and turning purple. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its Contest appeal in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''. It was used again in ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'' to dodge [[Zoey]]'s {{p|Gallade}}'s {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
* '''Discharged Whirlpool''' has two variations. One consists of Piplup using Whirlpool above Pachirisu, and Pachirisu using Discharge. The other is when Piplup uses Whirlpool and Pachirisu jumps on top of it and uses Discharge causing the moves to join and fuse with water and electrical energy.
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
* '''Sweet Kiss-Bubble Beam''' was used in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'' First {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} uses {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, and then Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} and the two moves combine making the hearts go inside the bubbles.
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
* '''Thunder Whirlpool''' was used in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' where it was used by Piplup and {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} in order to win a tag battle against [[Kato]] and [[Kiko]]'s {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Beautifly}}. First Piplup used {{m|Whirlpool}} which trapped Heracross and Beautifly inside at which point Pikachu used {{m|Thunderbolt}} to electrify it, knocking out both opponents at the same time.
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
* '''Plan A''' used in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'' Piplup uses BubbleBeam towards the ground, the bubbles build into a wall of bubbles and Pachirisu jumps up from the top and uses Super Fang.
|- style="background:#FFF"
* '''Bubble Sphere''' was used in ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]'' where it was the first attack made by Dawn, starting off with Piplup using {{m|Bubble Beam}} forming into a circle and then Togekiss using Aura Sphere in the middle of the circle. It is unknown what Dawn was going to do with this, as Zoey destroyed it with her Glameow and Gallade in a matter of seconds.
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dawn Piplup Counter Shield.png|150px]]
[[File:Dawn Piplup Big Bubble.png|thumb|200px|Big Bubble used in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'']]
| ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]''
* '''Aura Whirlpool''' was used in the final battle of the Sinnoh Grand Festival against Zoey. For the move, after Piplup launched a {{m|Whirlpool}} Togekiss would then fire an {{m|Aura Sphere}} inside, causing the Whirlpool to turn blue. Using this move, Piplup and Togekiss were able to successfully counter {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and Gallade's Signal-Tail combination.
| {{m|Bubble Beam}}
*'''Rocket Formation''' was also used in the final battle of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] against her long-time rival [[Zoey]] in ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]''. Dawn orders her {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} to utilize {{m|Sky Attack}} while having Piplup on her back, and consequently she orders Piplup to use {{m|Peck}}. It results on a crimson aerial attack which resembles a Rocket, that Dawn uses to conclude her battle.
| None
* '''Hydro Volt Tackle''' is used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}} in ''[[DP191|Memories Are Made of Bliss!]]''. It is a combination of [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Piplup's {{m|Hydro Pump}} creating a massive Electric-Water shot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
* '''Bubble-Swift Combination''' was a combination Dawn worked on during her time at home prior to [[SS024]]. It starts off with Piplup jumping on top of Cyndaquil and forming Bubble Beam into a circle and Cyndaquil uses Swift in the middle of the circle. It is unknown what Dawn was going to do with this, as [[Johanna]] destroyed it with her Glameow and Umbreon in a matter of seconds.
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Piplup uses Bubble Beam while spinning in the air, creating a circle of bubbles around himself. When the bubbles explode, sparkles from the glittering water surround Piplup. It was first used during preparations for the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. It was used again in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'' as a variation of [[Counter Shield]] during a battle against [[Cilan's Pansage]] to protect Piplup from a {{m|Rock Tomb}}.
* '''Flaming Whirlpool''' was a combination Dawn worked on during her time at home prior to [[SS024]]. For the combination, Piplup would cover a {{m|Flame Wheel}} created by Cyndaquil with a Whirlpool which created a sphere of water with fire inside. However, when Dawn attempted to use it during her practice battle against [[Johanna]], the combination failed, throwing both Pokémon to the ground.
|- style="background:#FFF"
* '''Big Bubble''' was a move Piplup used to fight off the {{p|Onix}} in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]''. Piplup used Bubble Beam but instead of multiple bubbles, it was one big bubble that surrounded Onix's head much like {{m|Water Pulse}} would. This caused a lot of damage and knocked the Onix out.
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dawn Piplup Spin.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]''
| {{m|Bubble Beam}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Was first used in ''Wild in the Streets!'' with Buneary. Together with it, they battled Aerodactyl. Piplup spun around and used {{m|Bubble Beam}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Sweet Kiss-Bubble Beam combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''
| {{m|Sweet Kiss}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}
| [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pachirisu uses Sweet Kiss and Piplup follows up with Bubble Beam. While floating in the air, the pink hearts are encased by the blue bubbles. The combination was used in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Hearthome City]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Discharged Whirlpool combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]''
| {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pachirisu uses Discharge and Piplup uses Whirlpool. The {{type|Electric}} [[move]] surrounds the swirling whirlpool, either dissipating it in a flash of sparkles or adding an electric charge to it while it heads towards the opponents. The combination was first used in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and then again during a [[Double Battle]] against [[Johanna's Glameow]] and {{p|Umbreon}} in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Water and Fire Whirlwind.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''
| {{m|Fire Spin}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}
| [[May's Blaziken]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Blaziken uses Fire Spin and Piplup follows up with Bubble Beam. The two moves fuse into a water and fire whirlwind surrounded by sparks which traps the opponents. It was inspired by {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}}'s tactical fusion of {{t|Fire}}- and {{type|Water}} [[Move|attacks]]. It was used in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' during a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Roman]]'s {{p|Girafarig}} and [[Kylie]]'s {{p|Drifloon}} in the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |<!--[[File:Thunder Whirlpool.png|150px]]-->
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' It was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil [[Marcus]]. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dawn Plan A.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''
| {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Super Fang}}
| [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Piplup uses Bubble Beam to build a wall of bubbles in front of the opposing team. Then Pachirisu comes from behind the wall and uses Super Fang, getting a clean hit by catching the opponents off guard. The technique was called "Plan A" and was used during a [[Double Battle]] against [[Johanna's Glameow]] and {{p|Umbreon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Aura Sphere Bubble Beam combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]''
| {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}
| [[Dawn's Togekiss]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Piplup jumps on Togekiss's back. Then Togekiss takes flight and uses Aura Sphere. Piplup follows up with Bubble Beam, surrounding the {{type|Fighting}} [[Move|attack]] with bubbles while it heads towards the opposing team. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Gallade}} in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Aura Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]''
| {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Aura Sphere}}
| [[Dawn's Togekiss]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Piplup uses Whirlpool and Togekiss uses Aura Sphere. The two moves fuse into a glowing light blue swirling whirlpool. The combination was used as an offense and defense move during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Gallade}} in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]], successfully countering the opponent's combination of {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:SkyAttack Peck Combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]''
| {{m|Sky Attack}} and {{m|Peck}}
| [[Dawn's Togekiss]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Togekiss uses Sky Attack. Then Piplup uses Peck while riding on Togekiss. The {{type|Flying}} moves combine to create a crimson aura that surrounds the two Pokémon. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Gallade}} in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu uses Volt Tackle and Piplup uses Hydro Pump. The {{type|Water}} attack merges with the yellow trail of electricity behind Pikachu while he heads towards the opponents. The technique was used to send {{TRT}} and {{cat|Team Rocket's Pokémon|their Pokémon}} blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Bubble-Swift Combination.png|150px]]
| [[SS024]]
| {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Piplup jumps on Cyndaquil's back and uses Bubble Beam, creating a ring of bubbles. Then Cyndaquil uses Swift in the middle of the ring while it heads towards the opponents. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle]] against [[Johanna's Glameow]] and {{p|Umbreon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Flaming Whirlpool Combination.png|150px]]
| [[SS024]]
| {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Cyndaquil uses Flame Wheel and Piplup uses Whirlpool. The water surrounds the flames, creating a luminous watery sphere with fire in its interior. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle]] against [[Johanna's Glameow]] and {{p|Umbreon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Dawn Piplup Big Bubble.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]''
| {{m|Bubble Beam}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Piplup uses Bubble Beam to send out one large bubble towards the opponent instead of releasing a stream of bubbles. The technique deals greater [[damage]] than Bubble Beam normally would. It was used to fight off the {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Onix}} that attacked {{ashfr|the group}} while they were touring a deserted island.
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Piplup C-Gear skin.png|thumb|190px|A [[C-Gear]] skin featuring Piplup]]
[[File:Piplup C-Gear skin.png|thumb|190px|A [[C-Gear]] skin featuring Piplup]]
* For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''Potchama ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} jumps into the water with a splash."
* For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''Potchama ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} jumps into the water with a splash."
* The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', three seasons later.
* The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', three seasons later.
* Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''.
* Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''.
* Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup would likely not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for Contests.
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup would likely not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for Contests.
* Of all of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup was only completely absent from 17 of the 191 episodes.
* Of all of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup was only completely absent from 17 of the 191 episodes.
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being [[Ash's Bulbasaur]].
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being [[Ash's Bulbasaur]].
* Piplup was featured in a [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Skins#C-Gear skins|promotional C-Gear]] skin alongside [[Brock's Croagunk]] in Japan to celebrate the [[SS024|anime]] [[SS025|specials]] featuring {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}}. This Piplup was later distributed as [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Recital Piplup|event]] Pokémon for Japanese games to commemorate his appearance in ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes! Season 2]]''.
* Piplup was featured in a [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Skins#C-Gear skins|promotional C-Gear]] skin alongside [[Brock's Croagunk]] in Japan to celebrate the [[SS024|anime]] [[SS025|specials]] featuring {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}}. This Piplup was later distributed as [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Recital Piplup|event]] Pokémon for Japanese games to commemorate his appearance in ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes! Season 2]]''.
* Piplup has been shown to use more improvised moves than ''actual'' moves, with eight actual moves used and thirteen improvised moves.
* Piplup was referenced by Ash in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', when he and his [[Ash's friends|friends]] met a troop of many Piplup at the Ambrette Aquarium. Ash recalled that Piplup had been rather prideful and stubborn.
* Piplup was referenced by Ash in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', when he and his [[Ash's friends|friends]] met a troop of many Piplup at the Ambrette Aquarium. Ash recalled that Piplup had been rather prideful and stubborn.


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Dawn's Piplup
ヒカリのポッチャマ Hikari's Pochama
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Dawn Piplup.png
Dawn's Piplup
Debuts in Following A Maiden's Voyage
Caught at Sandgem Town
Gender Male
Ability Unknown
Current location With Dawn
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This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Piplup Etsuko Kozakura Michele Knotz

Dawn's Piplup (Japanese: ヒカリのポッチャマ Hikari's Pochama) is Dawn's first Pokémon. She befriended him after saving him from an Ariados's attack, when Piplup and Chimchar had fled from Professor Rowan's lab.

History

Diamond & Pearl series

Piplup in his debut episode

In Following A Maiden's Voyage!, Piplup got into a fight with the starter Chimchar when it stole the last of his food. He caused chaos by using Bubble Beam inside Professor Rowan's lab and then fled in hot pursuit of the Fire-type Pokémon. While chasing Chimchar, Piplup got stuck in a web created by an Ariados. Seeing the situation, Dawn, who had been given the task of finding the runaway starters, came up with a plan to make Ariados destroy its own web, freeing Piplup and making him land safely in her arms. However, Ariados returned accompanied by several of its species and attacked them, leading Dawn and Piplup to work as a team to escape from the attack. Having fought the wild Ariados off and returned to the lab, Dawn chose Piplup as her first Pokémon saying their journey together had already begun.

Piplup battled Nando's Budew in Dawn Of A New Era!. He started the battle with a Peck attack but Budew dodged easily and used Bullet Seed. He managed to avoid the glowing yellow seeds and use Bubble Beam, getting a clean hit. However, the Water-type move had little effect on the Bud Pokémon. When Nando ordered Budew to use Solar Beam, Dawn thought the move would take a while to charge and had Piplup using Peck. To her surprise, the Sunny Day Budew used before the battle was still in effect and SolarBeam charged immediately, hitting Piplup and rendering him unable to battle.

In Like It or Lup It!, Piplup was seen practicing for the upcoming Jubilife City Pokémon Contest. He had a hard time trying to use Bubble Beam while spinning around in the air, getting dizzy and falling down to the ground in each of his attempts. However, after being motivated by Dawn when helping a group of Water-type Pokémon that had their food stolen by Team Rocket, he managed to perfect the technique. During the Best Wishes series, this technique was used again as a variation of Counter Shield in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.

With Dawn at the Jubilife Contest

Piplup made his stage debut in Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, where he was used in the Appeals Round of the Jubilife Contest. He came out of a Foamy Seal and used Bubble Beam to keep the bubbles from the Seal suspended in the air before storing up energy for a Peck. The stored energy made his beak extend and he used the Flying-type attack to explode all the bubbles. With this simple yet remarkable performance, Piplup managed to advance Dawn to the Contest Battles.

In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, Piplup learned Whirlpool upon seeing Team Rocket escaping with Kenny's Prinplup. He used the new move to absorb Cacnea's Pin Missile, Dustox's Psybeam, and Carnivine's Bullet Seed before launching it towards them, restoring Prinplup's energy and allowing it to free itself. After that, he and Prinplup forgot the rivalry they started earlier in the episode and became friends, working together to send Team Rocket blasting off again.

Piplup was used in the Battle Round of the Floaroma Contest in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!. His first battle in the event was against Jessie's Dustox, during which he used Bide to return double the damage he took from Poison Sting before knocking the Poison Moth Pokémon out with a Peck attack. After that he was seen defeating a Bagon to advance to the finals of the competition. There he went up against Kenny's Prinplup. They both used Bubble Beam to start the battle and their moves collided in the center of the stadium, creating a shower of sparkles. Piplup proceeded with Peck but Prinplup intercepted with Metal Claw, catching and tossing him into the air. Prinplup then used Drill Peck and Piplup countered the attack with Bide. After recovering, Prinplup used Metal Claw but Piplup dodged and used Whirlpool. The large water vortex engulfed Prinplup, costing Kenny precious points, but was ultimately destroyed by a powerful Bubble Beam. Prinplup followed with Mist to cloak the stage before using Drill Peck and Piplup answered with another Whirlpool. The two Pokémon jumped into the vortex and faced off inside it, with Piplup using Peck and Prinplup using Metal Claw. They then used Bubble Beam again and the time ran out. Piplup won the match by points, giving Dawn her first Ribbon.

In All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, Dawn entered Piplup as a Weedle in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, an annual competition organized by the Pokémon Fan Club where Pokémon try to imitate other Pokémon. During his impression, Piplup got a little too excited and used Bubble Beam, a move Weedle cannot learn, thus ruining his chances of winning the event.

In A Stand-Up Sit-Down!, Dawn learned from Zoey that the Hearthome Contest was going to be held under the Double Performance rule. She paired up Piplup and Pachirisu in order to train for this kind of performance and develop some new Contest combinations. She told Pachirisu to use Sweet Kiss and Piplup to use Whirlpool, but things didn't go quite as planned as the large whirlpool covered all the hearts from the Sweet Kiss. She also tried to combine Whirlpool and Discharge, but Pachirisu's Discharge was too powerful and it evaporated Piplup's Whirlpool.

Piplup was used in the Appeals Round of the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest along with Pachirisu in Dawn's Early Night!. He used Bubble Beam to encase the hearts of Pachirisu's Sweet Kiss and his Whirlpool was dissipated in a flash of sparkles by Pachirisu's Discharge. Their performance received positive reviews from the three judges but it wasn't impressive enough to advance Dawn to the Contest Battles.

With May's Blaziken

Piplup was seen battling alongside Conway's Slowking against a Koffing and a Scyther in the first round of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition in Tag! We're It...!. Together they managed to defeat their opponents and advance their Trainers to the second round.

In Hot Springing a Leak!, Piplup battled alongside Leona's Swinub against Ash's Chimchar and Brock's Sudowoodo. The battle ended in a draw when all four Pokémon were frozen solid. In A Full Course Tag Battle!, he battled against Roman's Girafarig and Kylie's Drifloon along with May's Blaziken in the Seven Stars Restaurant Tag Battle challenge. Using a combination of Bubble Beam and Fire Spin that trapped their opponents inside it, they were able to win the battle.

Piplup was used twice in the battling stage of the Wallace Cup. He was first used to battle Kyle's Crawdaunt in the semifinal round. Their battle began in Pruning a Passel of Pals! with a collision of Bubble Beam and Sludge Bomb that cost their Coordinators some points. As the battle continued in the following episode, the two Pokémon jumped in the pool and charged at each other, with Piplup using his Whirlpool to trap Crawdaunt in a vortex. However, his move was taken advantage of when Crawdaunt used Surf, sending him backwards. Crawdaunt proceeded with Dark Pulse, but Piplup avoided the attack with his spinning dodge technique and used Bide to absorb the energy from the two purple beams. When Crawdaunt jumped in the air to strike Piplup with a Crabhammer, Piplup released the absorbed energy, hitting the Rogue Pokémon and causing it to fall into the water just as the time ran out. Piplup won the battle on points, allowing Dawn to advance to the final round.

Battling May's Glaceon

In Strategy with a Smile!, Dawn used Piplup in the finals of the Wallace Cup, where he went up against May's Glaceon. He started with Bubble Beam, but the Ice-type Pokémon dodged and used Secret Power, paralyzing him. The battle proceeded with Glaceon using Ice Shard, which hit the paralyzed Piplup hard. After that, Piplup jumped in the pool to get rid of the paralysis. When out of the water, he used Whirlpool, but Glaceon received the attack with Mirror Coat and returned it to him, sending him flying backwards. Piplup quickly recovered and used Bubble Beam again, this time hitting Glaceon. When the Fresh Snow Pokémon used Shadow Ball, Piplup spun and dodged it. Glaceon then decided to take advantage of the water covering the stage and attack with Secret Power to try and put Piplup to sleep. Despite being hit and sent flying in the air, Piplup was able to spin gracefully and land in a pose, rendering Glaceon's attack unsuccessful. Glaceon fired another Shadow Ball but Piplup used Bubble Beam once more, destroying it. Piplup followed with Peck, but Glaceon dodged and used Ice Shard. The icy projectiles did not hit Piplup, though, as he used Whirlpool to defend himself. With only one minute left on the clock, Dawn and May had the same amount of points. Piplup then charged at Glaceon surfing in his own Whirlpool. Before Piplup could reach it, Glaceon used Shadow Ball to destroy the Whirlpool, creating a curtain of water. Taking advantage of the situation, Piplup came out from behind the curtain and used Bubble Beam, surprising Glaceon, who then used another Shadow Ball. Piplup destroyed the shadowy blob with a Peck attack, creating a dark purple curtain. This time, it was Glaceon who took advantage of the curtain, using Ice Shard to strike Piplup. Piplup used Whirlpool one last time and Glaceon once again countered with Mirror Coat. Both Pokémon were hit by the water from the Whirlpool and the time ran out. Piplup won the match by points, breaking Dawn's losing streak and giving her the Aqua Ribbon, her second Contest Ribbon overall.

While exploring the ferry from Iron Island to Chocovine Town in Cheers on Castaways Isle!, Piplup was kidnapped by Team Rocket and taken to their Magikarp Submarine along with Pikachu. When the sub was dragged away by a strong current, the two Pokémon ended up on an island located in Diablo's Ocean. There, they helped the local Pokémon to collect pieces of rocks to put them around a crystal that fell from the sky one stormy night. When they gathered enough rocks, Team Rocket appeared to capture them again, but Dawn and Ash arrived on the island just in time to prevent this. At that moment the crystal glowed brightly and turned into a Deoxys. Team Rocket tried to capture it, but the Mythical Pokémon destroyed their sub, sending them blasting off. After this adventurous day, Piplup and Pikachu returned to their Trainers.

Resisting his Evolution

When Piplup was about to train with Dawn's other Pokémon in Stopped in the Name of Love!, he collapsed from exhaustion, worrying Dawn. Soon after, he started to evolve into Prinplup. However, he used Bide to stop the process and collapsed again. As a result, Brock rushed him to the Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy explained he just needed some rest. Later, when Dawn was talking to him, he started to evolve again. She told him to let it happen this time, but he used Bide to discontinue the process. As she questioned his motives and spoke to him about the pros of evolving, he got angry and fled the Center. Dawn followed him through the woods, but he kept running away from her, angry at her for not understanding his unwillingness to evolve. While running, he got caught in a web. Dawn tried to help him, but an Ariados appeared and attacked her. The attack destroyed the web and freed Piplup, who landed in Dawn's arms. After that, several Ariados appeared and attacked them with Hyper Beam, but Piplup used Bide to send them flying, just like the day he and Dawn first met. Making matters worse, Team Rocket appeared and captured Piplup. While trying to retrieve her Pokémon, Dawn learned that past events have motivated Piplup to stay the way he is. This made Dawn realize that on the day she chose Piplup, he chose her as well. After sending Team Rocket blasting off, they returned to the Center, where Nurse Joy gave Dawn an Everstone to prevent Piplup's Evolution for as long as he wants.

In Three Sides to Every Story!, Piplup fell in love with Lulu's Marill. However, a wild Elekid was also competing for her affections. When the three Pokémon got separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid worked together to save her. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, leaving Piplup brokenhearted.

In Strategy Begins at Home!, Piplup was used alongside Pachirisu in a Double Battle against Johanna's Glameow and Umbreon. They started the battle by using a combination of Whirlpool and Discharge. However, the combination didn't last long as Johanna's Pokémon were able to gracefully dodge it with a double Quick Attack and destroy it with a double Shadow Ball. After that, Dawn had Piplup using Bubble Beam, but Glameow and Umbreon dodged once again. This was part of Dawn's plan, though, as Bubble Beam was meant to build a barrier of bubbles and hide Pachirisu. When Pachirisu came out from behind the barrier, it caught Glameow and Umbreon by surprise and attacked them with a spinning Super Fang. Johanna's Pokémon quickly fought back with a double Attract, infatuating both Pachirisu and Piplup before attacking them with a double Swift and knocking them out.

Dawn and her Piplup

In An Egg Scramble!, Piplup was used to battle Lyra's Chikorita in the Johto Festival battling exhibition. Despite the type disadvantage, he was still able to defeat the Leaf Pokémon, earning Dawn a Pokémon Egg.

Piplup was used in the Appeals Round of the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest in Dressed for Jess Success!. For his performance, he used Whirlpool and then Bide. His Whirlpool came straight down on him and joined forces with Bide, causing him to glow an intense blue from the energy reaction. His appeal was praised by the judges and allowed Dawn to advance to the Battle Round.

In Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, Piplup teamed up with Buneary to perform at the Daybreak Town Pokémon Contest, which was being held under the Double Performance rule. They finished a stunning performance by exploding the frozen bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd, assuring Dawn's progression to the next round.

In Piplup, Up and Away!, Piplup kept getting hit by Ash's Gible's then faulty Draco Meteor. He thought that Dawn was going to stick up for him, but when she didn't he decided he'd had enough and started to walk back to Professor Rowan's lab. Several times he imagined Dawn coming to comfort him, but he got even more discouraged when he found out she wasn't really there. At one point he came across Team Rocket, who were disguised as Pokémon therapists, and told them his problem. They were very moved by his story, so much so that they scolded Dawn for not noticing Piplup's feelings. Later on, Piplup brought Pikachu over to Team Rocket, unaware of their plot to capture them both, which was successful until a wild Rhyperior came and freed them. Piplup then jumped into Dawn's arms and she apologized to him for not knowing how he felt, as did Ash. He then battled against Team Rocket along with Ash's Grotle, learning Hydro Pump in the process.

At the Grand Festival with Togekiss

As in the Wallace Cup, Piplup was used twice in the battling stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival. In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, he was revealed to have helped Dawn in defeating her quarterfinal round opponent together with Pachirisu, thus allowing her to advance further in the competition. In A Grand Fight for Winning!, he went up against Zoey's Glameow and Gallade alongside Togekiss in the finals. Despite putting several of the techniques he perfected during his training sessions to good use and combining his moves with Togekiss's nicely, he was unable to bring Dawn the victory.

In Familiarity Breeds Strategy!, Dawn gave Piplup a new cheering uniform for him to wear during Ash's battle against Paul in the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In Memories are Made of Bliss!, Piplup threw a tantrum and ran away from the group when he realized that Ash, Brock and Pikachu were leaving, since he couldn't accept the fact. However, Dawn and everyone else consoled him saying they would always be friends to the end.

In SS024, he was used to battle Johanna's Glameow and Umbreon alongside Cyndaquil. However, when they unleashed their Whirlpool-Flame Wheel combination, the battle had to be interrupted due to them fighting.

Best Wishes series

With his rival, Ash's Oshawott

Piplup came to Unova with Dawn prior to All for the Love of Meloetta!. In the following episode, he was able to reunite with Ash and meet Iris, Cilan, and his new object of affection—a Meloetta that had been following Ash's group since Virbank City. He also socialized with all the other Pokémon when they were brought out of their Poké Balls and found a rival in Ash's Oshawott, who had feelings for Meloetta, too. Later on, he had a battle with Cilan's Pansage, during which he used Drill Peck to send Pansage's Bullet Seed back at him. When the Grass Monkey Pokémon used Rock Tomb, he negated the move using a variation of Counter Shield. After that, Pansage used SolarBeam, but Piplup countered with Ice Beam. As the two beams collided, they rose into the sky and exploded, creating a beautiful fireworks display. This left Meloetta greatly impressed, causing it to disrupt the battle and start dancing with Piplup.

In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Piplup was used in the first round of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup against Ramone's Stoutland. Using Drill Peck, he was able to defeat his opponent, thus allowing Dawn to proceed to the second round.

In Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, Piplup grew sad when saying goodbye to Meloetta before leaving for Johto with Dawn. His rival Oshawott then confronted him one more time, but their contempt soon turned into sadness and they bid a teary farewell. After that, Piplup jumped onto the plane and departed.

He made a cameo in The Dream Continues!, when Ash was remembering his traveling companions.

Personality and characteristics

An angry Piplup

Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn; as described in the Pokédex, Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for Pokémon food and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his Trainer. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when a Chimchar stole the last of his food in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, when he repeatedly missed out on eating a Berry and started a fight with a Shinx in The Rise of Darkrai, or when Dawn said Ash's Gible did not have ill intent when he was practicing his Draco Meteor in Piplup, Up and Away!.

Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, Piplup was fairly weak at first, being easily defeated by Nando's Budew in his first battle. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn catch a Buneary in Setting the World on Its Buneary! and a Buizel in Buizel Your Way Out Of This!.

Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, being used more than any of her other Pokémon and having helped her win her first two Contest Ribbons in the Sinnoh region. He seems to be very competitive and will always try to overcome the odds to impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn and commonly tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen in The Psyduck Stops Here!.

Piplup showing off in his new costume

It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, he helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting Bubble Beam at her face. Two episodes later, in Strategy with a Smile!, he barely edged out May's Glaceon by only half a point to help Dawn win the Aqua Ribbon.

In A Breed Stampede!, Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop Piloswine from charging. However, each attempt resulted with him being launched into the sky and knocked out. Despite this, he would get straight back up on his feet even when completely knocked out. He tried again when Piloswine had already evolved into Mamoswine, but the result was the same.

Ever since Ash's Gible made his debut in A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!, Piplup has constantly been the target of his Draco Meteor, mostly by accident but considered a running gag. This event was expanded in Piplup, Up and Away!, where Piplup ran away from the group following another accidental attack. However, these events helped him learn Hydro Pump. Comically, it was implied in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama! that Draco Meteor can be used to differentiate Piplup from other members of its species.

Moves used

File:Dawn Piplup BubbleBeam.png
Using Bubble Beam
Dawn Piplup Hydro Pump.png
Using Hydro Pump
Move First Used In
Bubble Beam  Following A Maiden's Voyage!
Peck Following A Maiden's Voyage!
Bide Following A Maiden's Voyage!
Whirlpool Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
Hydro Pump  Piplup, Up and Away!
Drill Peck  Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!
Ice Beam  Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!
Headbutt  Expedition to Onix Island!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Dawn Piplup Counter Shield.png Like It or Lup It! Bubble Beam None
Description: Piplup uses Bubble Beam while spinning in the air, creating a circle of bubbles around himself. When the bubbles explode, sparkles from the glittering water surround Piplup. It was first used during preparations for the Jubilife Contest. It was used again in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times! as a variation of Counter Shield during a battle against Cilan's Pansage to protect Piplup from a Rock Tomb.
Dawn Piplup Spin.png Wild in the Streets! Bubble Beam None
Description: Was first used in Wild in the Streets! with Buneary. Together with it, they battled Aerodactyl. Piplup spun around and used Bubble Beam.
Sweet Kiss-Bubble Beam combination.png Dawn's Early Night! Sweet Kiss and Bubble Beam Dawn's Pachirisu
Description: Pachirisu uses Sweet Kiss and Piplup follows up with Bubble Beam. While floating in the air, the pink hearts are encased by the blue bubbles. The combination was used in the Performance Stage of the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest.
Discharged Whirlpool combination.png Dawn's Early Night! Discharge and Whirlpool Dawn's Pachirisu
Description: Pachirisu uses Discharge and Piplup uses Whirlpool. The Electric-type move surrounds the swirling whirlpool, either dissipating it in a flash of sparkles or adding an electric charge to it while it heads towards the opponents. The combination was first used in the Performance Stage of the Hearthome Contest and then again during a Double Battle against Johanna's Glameow and Umbreon in Strategy Begins at Home!.
Water and Fire Whirlwind.png A Full Course Tag Battle! Fire Spin and Bubble Beam May's Blaziken
Description: Blaziken uses Fire Spin and Piplup follows up with Bubble Beam. The two moves fuse into a water and fire whirlwind surrounded by sparks which traps the opponents. It was inspired by Tucker's tactical fusion of Fire- and Water-type attacks. It was used in A Full Course Tag Battle! during a Tag Battle against Roman's Girafarig and Kylie's Drifloon in the Seven Stars Restaurant.
Arceus and the Jewel of Life Thunderbolt and Whirlpool Ash's Pikachu
Description: It was used during a battle against Kiko and Kato and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses Whirlpool while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
Dawn Plan A.png Strategy Begins at Home! Bubble Beam and Super Fang Dawn's Pachirisu
Description: Piplup uses Bubble Beam to build a wall of bubbles in front of the opposing team. Then Pachirisu comes from behind the wall and uses Super Fang, getting a clean hit by catching the opponents off guard. The technique was called "Plan A" and was used during a Double Battle against Johanna's Glameow and Umbreon.
Aura Sphere Bubble Beam combination.png A Grand Fight for Winning! Aura Sphere and Bubble Beam Dawn's Togekiss
Description: Piplup jumps on Togekiss's back. Then Togekiss takes flight and uses Aura Sphere. Piplup follows up with Bubble Beam, surrounding the Fighting-type attack with bubbles while it heads towards the opposing team. The combination was used during a two-on-two Contest Battle against Zoey's Glameow and Gallade in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Aura Whirlpool.png A Grand Fight for Winning! Whirlpool and Aura Sphere Dawn's Togekiss
Description: Piplup uses Whirlpool and Togekiss uses Aura Sphere. The two moves fuse into a glowing light blue swirling whirlpool. The combination was used as an offense and defense move during a two-on-two Contest Battle against Zoey's Glameow and Gallade in the Sinnoh Grand Festival, successfully countering the opponent's combination of Signal Beam and Iron Tail.
SkyAttack Peck Combination.png A Grand Fight for Winning! Sky Attack and Peck Dawn's Togekiss
Description: Togekiss uses Sky Attack. Then Piplup uses Peck while riding on Togekiss. The Flying-type moves combine to create a crimson aura that surrounds the two Pokémon. The combination was used during a two-on-two Contest Battle against Zoey's Glameow and Gallade in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Hydro Volt Tackle.png Memories are Made of Bliss! Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump Ash's Pikachu
Description: Pikachu uses Volt Tackle and Piplup uses Hydro Pump. The Water-type attack merges with the yellow trail of electricity behind Pikachu while he heads towards the opponents. The technique was used to send Team Rocket and their Pokémon blasting off.
Bubble-Swift Combination.png SS024 Bubble Beam and Swift Dawn's Cyndaquil
Description: Piplup jumps on Cyndaquil's back and uses Bubble Beam, creating a ring of bubbles. Then Cyndaquil uses Swift in the middle of the ring while it heads towards the opponents. The combination was used during a Double Battle against Johanna's Glameow and Umbreon.
Flaming Whirlpool Combination.png SS024 Flame Wheel and Whirlpool Dawn's Cyndaquil
Description: Cyndaquil uses Flame Wheel and Piplup uses Whirlpool. The water surrounds the flames, creating a luminous watery sphere with fire in its interior. The combination was used during a Double Battle against Johanna's Glameow and Umbreon.
Dawn Piplup Big Bubble.png Expedition to Onix Island! Bubble Beam None
Description: Piplup uses Bubble Beam to send out one large bubble towards the opponent instead of releasing a stream of bubbles. The technique deals greater damage than Bubble Beam normally would. It was used to fight off the wild Onix that attacked the group while they were touring a deserted island.

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Dawn's Piplup appears as a main character in the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga, which is based on the Diamond & Pearl series of the anime.

Moves used

Dawn Piplup BubbleBeam PDP.png
Using Bubble Beam
Move First Used In
Bubble Beam Piplup's Special Training
Hydro Pump Dig up the Water*
Whirlpool Rain Shelter
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the movie adaptations

Dawn and Piplup in The Rise of Darkrai manga

Dawn's Piplup appears in the following manga adaptations of Pokémon movies: The Rise of Darkrai, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions, like in the anime is Dawn's main Pokémon. The role of Piplup is basically the same in all the chapters, however in most stories he is shown inside his Poké Ball and has fewer interactions with Pokémon present in the story.

The Rise of Darkrai

He is first shown when Dawn sends her Pokémon out to play with several other Pokémon. Later, he is used in to battle against Darkrai alongside with Buizel but they are both defeated by the great power of the Dark-type Pokémon.

Moves used

Move First Used In
BubbleBeam Arceus and the Jewel of Life
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a Pokémon Pokémon M. The following is a list of related cards.

Dawn's Piplup
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Piplup Pokémon M Water       Movie Commemoration Random Pack   007/022
 


Trivia

A C-Gear skin featuring Piplup
  • For Wild in the Streets, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと Potchama ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."
  • The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his Poké Ball with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, three seasons later.
  • Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!.
  • During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the Pokémon anime, Masamitsu Hidaka, he revealed that Dawn's Piplup would likely not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for Contests.
  • Of all of the Diamond & Pearl series episodes, Piplup was only completely absent from 17 of the 191 episodes.
  • Piplup is the second Pokémon in the anime to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being Ash's Bulbasaur.
  • Piplup was featured in a promotional C-Gear skin alongside Brock's Croagunk in Japan to celebrate the anime specials featuring Dawn and Brock. This Piplup was later distributed as event Pokémon for Japanese games to commemorate his appearance in Best Wishes! Season 2.
  • Piplup was referenced by Ash in Going for the Gold!, when he and his friends met a troop of many Piplup at the Ambrette Aquarium. Ash recalled that Piplup had been rather prideful and stubborn.

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