Delibird's Ice/Flying typing gives it an immunity to Ground. The 4 weaknesses are the tradeoff, but that immunity creates real opportunities. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Been around since Gen 2.
Delibird's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, HP trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
It always carries its food with it, wherever it goes. If attacked, it throws its food at the opponent.
Delibird Weakness
VulnerableRock, Fire, Electric, and Steel-type moves hit Delibird for super-effective damage. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all.
Delibird doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across two egg groups, and eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Delibird easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Delibird's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Rapid Spin is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Delibird Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Brave Bird
- Ice Shard
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Delibird's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Brave Bird and Blizzard for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Delibird's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fighting coverage and more on top of Blizzard and Fly for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Don't skip the egg moves. Delibird picks up Aurora Beam and Aurora Veil only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Blizzard and Fly while Normal and Fighting coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Delibird picks up Aurora Beam and Aurora Veil only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Brave Bird and Blizzard while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Delibird tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Delibird. 4 walking spots at Lv. 15-40 spread across Scarlet and Violet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Delibird doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Silver, Crystal, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
A handful of locations for Delibird with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
Delibird appears in 8 walking locations at Lv. 32-63 across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Easy grab on Delibird with high spawn rates across 46 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Delibird, check which of the 46 spots belong to your version. Sword and Shield each have different walking encounters at Lv. 7-65.
Delibird has a 330 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a hazard setter.
Delibird doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Ice/Flying-type Pokemon with a 330 base stat total.
Vital Spirit prevents sleep — that's the one you want on Delibird. Insomnia is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Hustle works too if your team needs something different.
Delibird fills the hazard setter role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 65 Sp. Atk). Base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Delibird appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Delibird first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A