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.
Rock, Fire, Electric, and Steel 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Archaludon can KO Delibird with Flash Cannon (205-242%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (316-371%). Volcarona's Heat Wave also KOs at 242-284%.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x205-242%KO Dragon Pulse109-129%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x316-371%KO Volt Switch 2x246-290%KO Shadow Ball93-110%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x242-284%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x348-410%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off145-171%KO Stone Edge 4x892-1049%KO Pursuit90-106%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Delibird best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Brave Bird
- Ice Shard
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Memento
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Air Slash
- Reversal
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Destiny Bond
- Tailwind
- Fling
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Freeze Dry
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Brave Bird
- Ice Shard
- Ice Spinner
Doubles Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Memento
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Air Slash
- Reversal
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Destiny Bond
- Tailwind
- Fling
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Freeze Dry
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Helping Hand
- Freeze Dry
- Mud Slap
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Helping Hand
- Freeze Dry
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Delibird in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Delibird in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 to Catch Delibird in Sword & Shield
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 niche appeal at best. 330 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Ice/Flying Pokemon available.
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.
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.
Ice/Flying typing gives Delibird 3 resistances plus Ground immunity. Speed at base 75 is the top stat. Dual typing means STAB coverage on both Ice and Flying moves.
Delibird first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves