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''' | '''Piplup''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ポッチャマ ''Pochama'') is a {{t|Water}}-type Pokémon. Along with {{p|Turtwig}} and {{p|Chimchar}}, it is one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] the player receives at the beginning of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]. | ||
Piplup comes with the [[Abilities|ability]] [[Torrent (ability)|Torrent]], which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP. | |||
Piplup evolves into {{p|Pottaishi}} at Level 16 and into {{p|Emperte}} at Level 36. | |||
=Biology= | =Biology= | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
Piplup resembles a penguin chick and also looks a little bit like {{p|Torchic}}. It has yellow feet and light-blue body. There are two white spots on its chest that seem to resemble buttons on a suit. It also appears to have a blue cape. It has a circular, blue head with white circles around its eyes and a small, yellow beak. | |||
Despite the fact that | Despite the fact that Piplup is a Penguin Pokémon, it is a pure {{t|Water}}-type. | ||
===Gender differences=== | ===Gender differences=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
===Special abilities=== | ===Special abilities=== | ||
Piplup mainly know how to use Water attacks such as {{m|Bubble}} and {{m|Water Gun}}, but they also know pecking attacks. | |||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
Piplup have a large sense of self-pride. Because of this, a Pochama has a hard time accepting food from humans. | |||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Piplup live along the sea shore in colder climates. However, Piplup are quite rare and they're usually given out by [[Professor Rowan]] to new Pokémon trainers in the [[Sinnoh]] Region. | |||
==Diet== | ==Diet== | ||
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=In the anime= | =In the anime= | ||
[[Image:GoodLuckPochama.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:GoodLuckPochama.jpg|thumb|Piplup in the anime]] | ||
[[Hikari]] has a [[Hikari's | [[Hikari]] has a [[Hikari's Piplup|Piplup]] as her first Pokémon. In ''[[DP001|Begin! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!!]]'', Piplup begins a battle between it, {{p|Chimchar}} and {{p|Turtwig}}. Hikari gathers the three and takes Piplup as her starter Pokémon. | ||
=In the manga= | =In the manga= | ||
A | A Piplup is owned by [[Berlitz]] on Special Manga Diamond and Pearl. | ||
=In the TCG= | =In the TCG= | ||
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=Learnset= | =Learnset= | ||
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==By [[Level|leveling up]]== | ==By [[Level|leveling up]]== | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Piplup is based on a baby [[wp:Penguin|penguin]]. | |||
===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||
Piplup's Japanese name may be derived from 坊っちゃま ''botchama'', meaning [[wp:Child|child]], with the ''P'' perhaps coming from ''[[wp:Penguin|penguin]]''. It may also be based on ぽちゃぽちゃ ''pochapocha'', which means either splashing in water or having a plump appearance. Alternatively, it may be derived from obotchama (おぼっちゃま, obotchama), a term that refers to children with wealthy parents. | |||
=Related articles= | =Related articles= | ||
* [[Hikari's | * [[Hikari's Piplup]] | ||
=External links= | =External links= |
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Piplup (Japanese: ポッチャマ Pochama) is a Water-type Pokémon. Along with Turtwig and Chimchar, it is one of the three starter Pokémon the player receives at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Piplup comes with the ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Piplup evolves into Pottaishi at Level 16 and into Emperte at Level 36.
Biology
Physiology
Piplup resembles a penguin chick and also looks a little bit like Torchic. It has yellow feet and light-blue body. There are two white spots on its chest that seem to resemble buttons on a suit. It also appears to have a blue cape. It has a circular, blue head with white circles around its eyes and a small, yellow beak.
Despite the fact that Piplup is a Penguin Pokémon, it is a pure Water-type.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Piplup mainly know how to use Water attacks such as Bubble and Water Gun, but they also know pecking attacks.
Behavior
Piplup have a large sense of self-pride. Because of this, a Pochama has a hard time accepting food from humans.
Habitat
Piplup live along the sea shore in colder climates. However, Piplup are quite rare and they're usually given out by Professor Rowan to new Pokémon trainers in the Sinnoh Region.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Hikari has a Piplup as her first Pokémon. In Begin! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!!, Piplup begins a battle between it, Chimchar and Turtwig. Hikari gathers the three and takes Piplup as her starter Pokémon.
In the manga
A Piplup is owned by Berlitz on Special Manga Diamond and Pearl.
In the TCG
Other appearances
Pokédex entries
Game | Pokédex | |
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Pokémon Diamond | It has great pride and hates to accept food from people. Its long down keeps it from the cold. | |
Pokémon Pearl | It lives along the shoreline of northern countries, and is very adept in swimming. It is able to dive into waters for more than 10 minutes to retrieve food. |
Game locations
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In side games
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 53
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113 - 160 | 216 - 310 | |
51
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50 - 113 | 96 - 221 | |
53
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52 - 115 | 99 - 225 | |
61
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59 - 124 | 114 - 243 | |
56
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54 - 118 | 105 - 232 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
Total: 314
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
By leveling up
Game | Generation IV |
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Start | Pound |
4 | Growl |
8 | Bubble |
11 | Water Sport |
15 | Peck |
18 | Bide |
22 | Bubblebeam |
25 | Fury Attack |
29 | Tide |
32 | Whirlpool |
36 | Mist |
39 | Drill Peck |
43 | Hydro Pump |
By TM/HM
Game | Generation IV |
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TM03 | Water Pulse |
TM06 | Toxic |
TM07 | Hail |
TM10 | Hidden Power |
TM13 | Ice Beam |
TM14 | Blizzard |
TM17 | Protect |
TM18 | Rain Dance |
TM21 | Frustration |
TM27 | Dig |
TM31 | Brick Break |
TM32 | Double Team |
TM39 | Rock Tomb |
TM40 | Aerial Ace |
TM42 | Facade |
TM43 | Secret Power |
TM44 | Rest |
TM45 | Attract |
TM55 | Tide |
TM56 | Hurl |
TM58 | Endure |
TM76 | Stealth Rock |
TM78 | Entice |
TM82 | Sleep Talk |
TM83 | Nature Blessing |
TM86 | Grass Rope |
TM87 | Swagger |
TM88 | Beak Peck |
TM90 | Substitute |
HM01 | Cut |
HM03 | Surf |
HM05 | Fog Clear |
HM07 | Waterfall |
By breeding
By tutoring
Evolution
Template:EvoChart Box | Template:EvoChart Box |
Trivia
Origin
Piplup is based on a baby penguin.
Name origin
Piplup's Japanese name may be derived from 坊っちゃま botchama, meaning child, with the P perhaps coming from penguin. It may also be based on ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha, which means either splashing in water or having a plump appearance. Alternatively, it may be derived from obotchama (おぼっちゃま, obotchama), a term that refers to children with wealthy parents.
Related articles
External links
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- Body style Unknown Pokémon
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- Water 1 group Pokémon
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- Pokémon with a base stat total of 314
- Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line
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