Is Delibird Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Underground Ice/Flying. Present is random damage. Delibird is one of the worst Pokemon in the game. Don't use it for story battles.
Delibird resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Delibird resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Delibird has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Delibird has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Volkner's team hits Delibird's weaknesses hard.
Delibird has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Delibird trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Delibird on Route 216 (walking, Lv 32, common). Swarm.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Delibird Locations
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.
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
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 4x280-330%KO Fire Blast 2x58-70% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Stone Edge 4x203-240%KO Iron Tail 2x68-80% | ||
 Shinx Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Shinx builds →Iron Tail 2x85-100%KO Volt Switch 2x70-83% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 4x284-335%KO Fire Blast 2x58-70% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x93-112%KO Iron Tail 2x70-84% | ||
 Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Luxio builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-126%KO Iron Tail 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Electrike Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x119-140%KO Iron Tail 2x70-84% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Stone Edge 4x212-251%KO Iron Tail 2x70-84% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x228-268%KO Flash Cannon 2x113-134%KO Thunderbolt 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 4x336-395%KO Fire Blast 2x71-84% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x163-193%KO Overheat 2x157-184%KO Iron Tail 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Luxray builds →Thunderbolt 2x150-178%KO Iron Tail 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x163-193%KO Iron Tail 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x228-268%KO Flash Cannon 2x113-134%KO Thunderbolt 2x84-100%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 4x336-395%KO Fire Blast 2x71-84% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x163-193%KO Overheat 2x157-184%KO Iron Tail 2x93-111%KO | ||
Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Luxray builds →Thunderbolt 2x150-178%KO Iron Tail 2x134-158%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x222-263%KO Flash Cannon 2x111-131%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-99% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzong builds →Rock Slide 4x160-189%KO Flash Cannon 2x115-135%KO Charge Beam 2x49-58% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 4x331-391%KO Fire Blast 2x70-83% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x160-189%KO Overheat 2x153-180%KO Iron Tail 2x91-108%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x218-256%KO Flash Cannon 2x108-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x81-96% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzong builds →Rock Slide 4x155-183%KO Flash Cannon 2x111-131%KO Charge Beam 2x47-56% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x189-222%KO Flash Cannon 2x167-197%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 4x324-381%KO Fire Blast 2x69-81% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x220-259%KO Flash Cannon 2x110-129%KO Thunderbolt 2x81-96% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzong builds →Rock Slide 4x156-184%KO Flash Cannon 2x112-132%KO Charge Beam 2x48-57% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x189-224%KO Flash Cannon 2x170-200%KO | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x184-218%KO Iron Tail 2x113-133%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x220-259%KO Flash Cannon 2x110-129%KO Thunderbolt 2x81-96% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzong builds →Rock Slide 4x156-184%KO Flash Cannon 2x112-132%KO Charge Beam 2x48-57% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x189-224%KO Flash Cannon 2x170-200%KO | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x184-218%KO Iron Tail 2x113-133%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x437-515%KO Iron Tail 2x146-172%KO Fire Blast 2x69-81% Thunderbolt 2x57-67% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x223-263%KO Flash Cannon 2x112-132%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-98% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzong builds →Rock Slide 4x160-188%KO Flash Cannon 2x115-135%KO Charge Beam 2x49-58% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Metagross builds →Rock Slide 4x226-266%KO Meteor Mash 2x202-238%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Tyranitar can KO Delibird with Stone Edge (701-824%). Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (166-196%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 172-203%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Tyranitar builds →Crunch140-165%KO Stone Edge 4x701-824%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x166-196%KO Air Slash69-82% Dragon Pulse52-62% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x172-203%KO Scald51-60% Aura Sphere51-60% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x93-109%KO Knock Off50-59% | ||
Delibird Evolutions
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. It's got 15 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Delibird easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aurora Beam, Aurora Veil, Counter and 12 more to offspring.
BDSP Delibird Best Moveset
45 across most stats with Ice/Flying typing creating a 4x Stealth Rock weakness. AbilityHustle boosts Attack at accuracy cost and hidden AbilityInsomnia prevents sleep. The moveset has 55 Attack and 65 Sp. Atk behind thin bulk. E-tier because the typing and stats both work against it from every angle.
Best Build
Delibird best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Freeze Dry
- Memento
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has a habit of sharing food with people lost in the mountains.
Delibird Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Delibird has niche appeal at best. 330 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Ice/Flying Pokemon available.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Delibird has a 330 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. It works best as a hazard setter. Spikes with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Delibird fills the hazard setter role. It's a mixed attacker with base 55 Attack and 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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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