Piplup is based on a young penguin, or possibly a Little Penguin. The light blue crown-shaped marking above its beak may be inspired by Emperor Penguins.
Piplup is derived from plop or plup from the sound of a pebble hitting water.[1] It may also incorporate pip, a stage of growth in baby birds immediately before they hatch from the eggshell.
Pochama is derived from ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha (the sound of a pebble splashing in water). It may also incorporate 坊っちゃま botchama (child).
No: 393
English Name: Piplup
Japanese Name: Potchama
Generation: 4
Type: Water
Species: Penguin Pokémon
Abilities: Torrent, Defiant (hidden ability)
Evolution: Piplup > Prinplup > Empoleon
Piplup rejecting food
Piplup is a light-blue penguin-like Pokémon, which is covered in thick down to insulate against the cold. It has a dark blue head with a primarily white face and a short, yellow beak. The dark blue feathers on its head extend down its back and around its neck, which causes it to appear to be wearing a cape. There are two white ovals on its chest and a small, light-blue marking resembles a crown above its beak. It has flipper-like arms and yellow feet with three toes each.
Piplup has a strong sense of self-pride. Because of its pride, it has a hard time accepting food from humans and bonding with its caretakers. It will even puff out its chest after it falls down, which it often does due to its poor walking abilities. However, it is a skilled swimmer that can dive for over ten minutes in order to hunt. It has also been shown to fly short distances in the anime. It lives along the seashore in colder climates.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Pokemon Pearl: It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt.
Pokemon Platinum: A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
Pokemon HeartGold: It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.
Pokemon Black: A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
Pokemon White: A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
Pokemon Black 2: A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
pokemon White 2: A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
Pokemon X: It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.
Pokemon Y: Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It doesn’t like to be taken care of. It’s difficult to bond with since it won’t listen to its Trainer.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from the cold.
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