Prinplup

Prinplup (Japanese: ポッタイシ Pottaishi) is the -type Starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, evolved from Piplup.

Appearance
Prinplup is a penguin that is considerably larger than its pre-evolved form, Piplup. It has two large wings that are about half the length of Piplup. On Prinplup's head is a yellow crown that lies above the eyes. Prinplup's torso is a light blue with four white spots, two on each side. The feet of Prinplup are more webbed than Piplup's and are yellow. It's fins are tipped with light blue. It also has a dark blue tail in the shape of a fin.

Special Abilities
Prinplup, like all the other -type starters, has the ability Torrent. When Prinplup's HP is below 1/3, it's -type moves increase in strength. Hunting in waters, Prinplup's most effective weapons are its flippers, which are strong enough to snap a tree in two.

Evolution
Prinplup is the evolved form of Piplup as of level 16. It evolves into Empoleon at level 36.

Origins
Prinplup appears to be based off a penguin whilst its name comes from prince and plup

Trivia

 * When Piplup evolves, it learns Tackle instead of Pound.

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