# Piplup - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in DOU

> Find the best Piplup builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Piplup Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Piplup)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Piplup
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Toxic**: 98.826%
- **Scald**: 95.440%
- **Protect**: 87.816%
- **Icy Wind**: 39.528%
- **Grass Knot**: 37.762%
- **Whirlpool**: 21.536%
- **Other**: 19.092%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 100.000%
- **Defiant**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.996%
- **Other**: 0.004%

## Common Teammates
- **Volcarona**: 85.259%
- **Garchomp**: 85.259%
- **Milotic**: 85.259%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 74.249%
- **Tangrowth**: 39.528%
- **Raikou**: 34.365%

## FAQ for Piplup in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Piplup?
The most common moves for Piplup are Toxic, Scald, Protect, Icy Wind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Piplup?
Piplup is frequently paired with Volcarona, Garchomp, Milotic, Mawile-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Piplup weak to and resistant against?
Piplup is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Piplup?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Piplup?
The top build for Piplup features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/108/0/148/0`. This configuration accounts for 98.826% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Piplup?
Piplup is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.996%).

### What is the most common role for Piplup?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Piplup often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Piplup?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 51 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 61 |
| Sp. Def | 56 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **314** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Piplup on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Piplup) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Piplup
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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