Pikipek Best Moveset
Normal/Flying at 75 Attack and 65 Speed with AbilitySkill Link guaranteeing 5-hit multi-hit moves. Pre-evolution stats behind the right ability. The moveset needs evolution. Toucannon at 120 Attack with Skill Link makes multi-hit moves deal real damage.
Pikipek saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Pikipek's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Skilllink with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pikipek best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Brick Break
Pikipek saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Pikipek maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Skilllink with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Brave Bird
- Brick Break
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Pikipek Weakness
Pikipek's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Pikipek Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pikipek
Regieleki can KO Pikipek with Volt Switch (223-263%). Baxcalibur threatens a KO with Icicle Spear (105-124%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 346-408%.
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x223-263%KO Rapid Spin35-41% Rapid Spin35-41% Volt Switch 2x223-263%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Terrakion builds →Close Combat208-245%KO Stone Edge 2x346-408%KO | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pikipek easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Pikipek
Pikipek swaps its red head marking for a slightly orange one. On a tiny woodpecker, this reads as almost nothing. The beak and body stay the same. Early-route birds getting lazy shinies is a grand Pokemon tradition at this point.
Shiny Pikipek Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Pikipek
Pikipek starts showing up in endgame routes across 1 encounter spot. The list below lets you pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pikipek in SV
Pikipek is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Pikipek ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ToucannonCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.67Overworldor evolve from Trumbeak (Step 2)
Bring the right balls: check Pikipek catch odds in the Scarlet & Violet Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Alola's opening routes are where Pikipek drums through the tall grass from level 2 upward, the woodpecker popping up across many early spots. Beyond the wild flocks, an islander will simply hand you one.
Where To Catch Pikipek in USUM
Pikipek is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 2-57 across 70 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Pikipek ✓Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 20%Route 1 - SouthLv.11-14GrassRate 20%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrumbeakRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 30%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 21%DayLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 21%DayLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 21%DayRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 20%Route 5Lv.18-21GrassLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassUltra MoonSOS from OranguruLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassUltra SunSOS from PassimianLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassUltra MoonSOS from OranguruLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassUltra SunSOS from PassimianLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassUltra MoonSOS from OranguruLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassUltra SunSOS from PassimianLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 1%NightLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 1%NightLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 1%NightPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%or evolve from Pikipek (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ToucannonRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassSOS from Trumbeakor evolve from Trumbeak (Step 2)
Bring the right balls: check Pikipek catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Pikipek is Alola's starter-route songbird, pecking through grass on route after route and climbing from a tiny level 2 all the way to level 55; a friendly one can also be received as a gift.
Where To Catch Pikipek in SM
Pikipek is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 2-57 across 50 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Pikipek ✓Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 30%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 1 - WestLv.3-5GrassRate 20%Route 1 - SouthLv.10-13GrassRate 20%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCRate 6%Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCRate 5%Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCRate 4%
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrumbeakRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 30%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.18-21GrassRate 20%SOS from OranguruLush Jungle - SouthLv.18-21GrassRate 20%SOS from OranguruLush Jungle - WestLv.18-21GrassRate 20%SOS from Oranguruor evolve from Pikipek (Step 1)
- Step 3Evolve into ToucannonBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Pikipek egg.
Bring the right balls: check Pikipek catch odds in the Sun & Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
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 may look spindly, but its neck muscles are heavy-duty. It can peck at a tree 16 times per second!
Pikipek Guide
For a casual playthrough, Pikipek works as a placeholder. Normal/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Trumbeak. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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