Delibird Best Moveset
Ice/Flying at 55 Attack and 75 Speed. AbilityHustle boosts Attack 50% but cuts accuracy to 80%. The moveset bets on inaccurate attacks from a frame with 45/45 defenses. One miss and the game ends. Even Hustle-boosted hits can't compete with anything in the tier. Signature move Present deals random damage, including healing the opponent.
330 BST in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Ice/Flying typing meant 4x Stealth Rock weakness before Stealth Rock even existed. Present was the signature move, and it was random.
Utility Moveset
- Thief
- Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Present
Recommended Teammates
Hustle boosted Attack by 50% in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire), but the accuracy penalty made every hit unreliable. 55 base Attack even with Hustle wasn't threatening.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Present
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock arrived in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl) and Delibird lost 50% HP on every switch-in. Ice/Flying was already the worst defensive typing. Now it cost half your health.
Best Moves
Best Build
Delibird best EVs are Sp. Atk and Attack
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Brick Break
- Ice Beam
- Bounce
Recommended Teammates
No new tools in Gen V (Black & White). 330 BST was the root problem, and no ability or item fixed stats that low. Delibird existed for flavor, not battle.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Aerial Ace
- Ice Punch
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Still 330 BST in Gen VI (X & Y). Delibird wasn't designed to compete. The competitive section exists to document how far behind it sat.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Ice Shard
- Present
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Seven gens of the same answer in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Too frail, too weak, too slow. Spikes and Rapid Spin were its only utility moves.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Present
- Icy Wind
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
No improvement in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 45 HP, 45 Defense, 45 Sp. Def. Nothing in the game's history suggested Delibird would climb.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Freeze Dry
- Memento
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Eight gens of the same story in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 330 BST was designed for the overworld, not battle. The chart confirmed what everyone knew.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Rapid Spin
- Aerial Ace
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Delibird Weakness
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 |
What is Delibird Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Delibird
Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (260-306%). Clefable deals 53-62% with Moonblast.
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Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Garchomp builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x260-306%KO Sludge Bomb130-153%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Clefable builds →Moonblast53-62% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Slurpuff builds →Drain Punch53-62% Play Rough63-74% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Evolution
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
Delibird Locations
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
2 encounter spots for Delibird at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Delibird in Legends: Z-A
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 4 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 26 spots belong to your version. Sword and Shield each have different walking encounters at Lv. 7-65.
Base Stats
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.
Delibird Guide
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 balanced.
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 balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 55 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves