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Prinplup - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Prinplup

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Prinplup is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Prinplup and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Prinplup learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Prinplup.

Hisui Pokedex
Piplup (#161)	Prinplup (#162)	Empoleon (#163)

List of Contents

How to Get Prinplup and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Prinplup

All Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Prinplup Appears

Prinplup Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Not Found Here
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Spring Path
Coronet Highlands	Not Found Here
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Prinplup Appears

Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Cobalt Coastlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Prinplup Evolution

Evolution Line
Piplup	Lv. 16 →	Prinplup	Lv. 36 →	Empoleon

Research Tasks for Prinplup

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/3/4/5
	Times you've seen it use Water Pulse	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've 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

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Prinplup's Research Tasks Fast

Evolve two Prinplups from Piplups. Use Roost once, then evolve both Prinplups into Empoleons.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Prinplup Type and Basic Info

Prinplup - Basic Info

Category	Penguin Pokemon
Type
Height	2' 07"	Weight	50.7 lbs
Pokedex Entry	It swims gracefully through the frigid sea and sings with a voice like the roaring tide. It has powerful, sturdy wings and dignity to match.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Sitrus Berry

Prinplup Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Prinplup

Prinplup Base Stats

HP	64
Atk	66
Def	68
Sp. Atk	81
Sp. Def	76
Speed	50
Total Base Stats	405

Prinplup Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Tackle	40	100	30
6 (15)	Bubble	40	100	25
11 (20)	Aerial Ace	60	-	20
18 (28)	Water Pulse	60	-	20
25 (35)	Roost	0	-	10
34 (45)	Liquidation	80	100	10
43 (54)	Double-Edge	100	100	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Aerial Ace	60	-	20
Stealth Rock	40	100	20
Rest	0	-	10
Baby-Doll Eyes	0	100	20
Shadow Claw	70	100	15
Water Pulse	60	-	20
Icy Wind	60	95	20
Ice Beam	80	100	10

Prinplup Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Piplup (#161)	Prinplup (#162)	Empoleon (#163)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Prinplup in Other Pokemon Games

Prinplup in Other Pokemon Games
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Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

Special Pokemon

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Pokemon by Generation

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Gen 5	Gen 6	Gen 7	Gen 8

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Fire	Flying	Ghost
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Rock	Steel	Water

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