Prinplup

How do you recruit Prinplup?

Prinplup appears in the “Hydrated yellow tall grass” habitat in every region as a Rare spawn (all times, all weather). To build “Hydrated yellow tall grass”, place Yellow tall grass ×4, Water ×2 — 2 items in total. Prinplup appears in the “Waterwheel Spot” habitat in every region as a Rare spawn (all times, all weather). To build “Waterwheel Spot”, place Waterwheel ×1, Water ×2, Waterfall ×1 — 3 items in total. Talk to Prinplup when it shows up in the habitat to become friends and recruit it to your town. When building its home, decorate the surroundings with its ideal environment (Humid), its favorite flavor (Dry flavors), its favorite things (Lots of water, Ocean vibes, Nice breezes) in mind. Once recruited, it helps around town with the Water, Trade specialties.

• Materials for “Hydrated yellow tall grass” (2 items) →

  Yellow tall grass ×4, Water ×2

• Materials for “Waterwheel Spot” (3 items) →

  Waterwheel ×1, Water ×2, Waterfall ×1

Favorite Things

• Lots of water
• Ocean vibes
• Nice breezes
• Cleanliness
• Containers

Habitats & Spawn Conditions

Habitat	Regions	Rarity	Time	Weather
Hydrated yellow tall grass	Withered Wastelands, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, Sparkling Skylands, Palette Town, Cloud Island	Rare	Morning · Day · Evening · Night	Sun · Cloud · Rain
Waterwheel Spot	Withered Wastelands, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, Sparkling Skylands, Palette Town, Cloud Island	Rare	Morning · Day · Evening · Night	Sun · Cloud · Rain

National Pokédex

Prinplup #0394

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