<p>In this study, Bi-2212 superconductor ceramics with Pr doping in the composition of Bi₂Sr₂Pr_xCaCu₂O_8+δ (x = 0.0; 0.1; 0.2; 0.3) were synthesized by the sol–gel method. An investigation was conducted to examine the effect of Pr doping on the structural, microstructural, and magnetic properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis demonstrated that the primary phase of Bi-2212 exhibited a decline in strength with increasing Pr doping, concomitant with the formation of secondary phases, including PrO₂ and Bi-Sr-Ca oxides, within the structural arrangement. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that the porous and heterogeneous microstructure observed in the undoped sample transformed into a more compact yet phase-separated texture with high Pr doping. Magnetic measurements reveal a distinct magnetic transition from a superconducting state to a paramagnetic state. The undoped sample exhibited a superconducting transition at approximately 85&#xa0;K. It demonstrated a critical current density (<i>J</i>_<i>c</i>) of 8.7 × 10⁴ A/cm² at self-field at 10&#xa0;K. Conversely, no superconducting transition was observed in the Pr-doped samples. The results obtained demonstrate that Pr doping disrupts the structural stability of the superconducting phase, promotes paramagnetic behavior through magnetic Pr³⁺ ions and secondary phase formation, and ultimately suppresses superconductivity.</p>