Prinplup Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

64

Attack

66

Defense

68

Sp. Atk

81

Sp. Def

76

Speed

50

Total

405

Evolution

1. Piplup
2. →
   Prinplup
3. →
   Empoleon

Best counters to Prinplup

• 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 Prinplup weak to?

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

What is Prinplup resistant to?

Prinplup resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.

What are the best counters to Prinplup?

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