Mid-stage Pokemon like Pikipek rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Toucannon, which is where the real potential kicks in. Part of the Gen 7 roster. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
Nothing fancy in Pikipek's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It pecks at trees with its hard beak. You can get some idea of its mood or condition from the rhythm of its pecking.
It may look spindly, but its neck muscles are heavy-duty. It can peck at a tree 16 times per second!
Pikipek Weakness
GoodPikipek's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock moves. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
Pikipek kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Trumbeak all the way to Toucannon. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Pikipek.
How to Evolve
Breed Pikipek easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
You commit to a move every time Pikipek comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Skilllink adds to that. A spread EV build EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Pikipek Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Brave Bird
- Brick Break
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Pikipek's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Brave Bird and Hyper Voice for same-type damage. Hyper Voice and Brave Bird are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Boomburst and Brave Bird on Pikipek. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Boomburst and Sky Attack, they expand what Pikipek can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Boomburst and Brave Bird on Pikipek. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Boomburst and Brave Bird, they expand what Pikipek can actually threaten in practice.
No wild encounters for Pikipek in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Sun or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Pikipek is available from early-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 24 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
24 walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-55 for Pikipek across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Pikipek's scattered across 28 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
walking and gift encounters for Pikipek across 28 spots at Lv. 2-55. The catch is that Sun and Moon don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
At 265 BST, Pikipek is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Trumbeak before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Rotom (Electric), Walrein (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Pikipek. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Pikipek evolves into Trumbeak at level 14. Pikipek is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered — that's the one you want on Pikipek. Pickup is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Skill Link works too if your team needs something different.
Pikipek is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Pikipek can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Pikipek has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Pikipek has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
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 VIISMDebut
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