Prinplup ChampionsVGC: stats, abilities and competitive role

Base stats

HP64

Atk66

Def68

SpA81

SpD76

Spe50

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP139

Atk86

Def88

SpA101

SpD96

Spe70

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP139

Atk86

Def88

SpA101

SpD96

Spe70

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 139 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	86	88	101	96	70
Lonely	94 ▲	79 ▼	101	96	70
Brave	94 ▲	88	101	96	63 ▼
Adamant	94 ▲	88	90 ▼	96	70
Naughty	94 ▲	88	101	86 ▼	70
Bold	77 ▼	96 ▲	101	96	70
Docile(neutral)	86	88	101	96	70
Relaxed	86	96 ▲	101	96	63 ▼
Impish	86	96 ▲	90 ▼	96	70
Lax	86	96 ▲	101	86 ▼	70
Timid	77 ▼	88	101	96	77 ▲
Hasty	86	79 ▼	101	96	77 ▲
Serious(neutral)	86	88	101	96	70
Jolly	86	88	90 ▼	96	77 ▲
Naive	86	88	101	86 ▼	77 ▲
Modest	77 ▼	88	111 ▲	96	70
Mild	86	79 ▼	111 ▲	96	70
Quiet	86	88	111 ▲	96	63 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	86	88	101	96	70
Rash	86	88	111 ▲	86 ▼	70
Calm	77 ▼	88	101	105 ▲	70
Gentle	86	79 ▼	101	105 ▲	70
Sassy	86	88	101	105 ▲	63 ▼
Careful	86	88	90 ▼	105 ▲	70
Quirky(neutral)	86	88	101	96	70

Role · Legality

Special AttackerTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Prinplup is a Water-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Miraidon Low Power Mode. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Water-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

− Depends on team support
− Matchup dependent
− Watch out for Miraidon Low Power Mode

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Prinplup's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Prinplup, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

Special
Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
15
Special
High-power Water STAB.
Pow
110
Acc
80%
PP
5
Special
Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Special Ghost STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow
80
Acc
100%
PP
15
StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow
—
Acc
—
PP
10

Abilities

Torrent Competitive

Items

Sitrus Berry Focus Sash

Tera Types

Water

Suggested usage notes

Prinplup performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Prinplupwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Prinplup good in ChampionsVGC?

Prinplup can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Miraidon Low Power Mode. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Prinplup?

Prinplup is Water-type.