Piplup Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

53

Attack

51

Defense

53

Sp. Atk

61

Sp. Def

56

Speed

40

Total

314

Evolution

1. Piplup
2. →
   Prinplup
3. →
   Empoleon

Best counters to Piplup

• Wellspring Mask OgerponHits for 2×
• HydrappleHits for 2×
• Alolan ExeggutorHits for 2×
• FlappleHits for 2×
• AppletunHits for 2×
• DipplinHits for 2×

Other Water Pokémon

• Squirtle
• Wartortle
• Blastoise
• Mega Blastoise
• Psyduck
• Golduck
• Poliwag
• Poliwhirl
• Seel
• Shellder
• Krabby
• Kingler

Frequently asked questions

What is Piplup weak to?

As a Water type, Piplup takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.

What is Piplup resistant to?

Piplup resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.

What are the best counters to Piplup?

Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Piplup with super-effective attacks.