Type Matchups
Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Prinplup by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Prinplup excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 405.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Prinplup fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Prinplup weak to?
Prinplup is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Prinplup?
The best teammates for Prinplup are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Prinplup's key weaknesses.
Is Prinplup good for competitive?
Prinplup can work on a team with proper support. Prinplup excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 405.
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Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Prinplup's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Prinplup's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Prinplup's weaknesses
Oddish covers Prinplup's weaknesses
Gloom covers Prinplup's weaknesses
Prinplup is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Prinplup is available in Legends Arceus
Prinplup is available in X Y
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