Stats & Training
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 its stored food.
It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x124-147%KO Rock Throw 4x113-133%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x180-213%KO Rock Throw 4x147-173%KO | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
 Minun Electric | D | |
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Flash Cannon 2x43-52% Rock Tomb 4x131-156%KO Rock Throw 4x113-133%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x59-70% Flamethrower 2x50-59% Rock Tomb 4x178-211%KO Rock Throw 4x150-178%KO | ||
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 4x63-74% Charge Beam 2x24-30% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x169-200%KO Thunderbolt 2x135-161%KO Spark 2x70-83% Charge Beam 2x80-94% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Minun builds →Thunder 2x156-183%KO Thunderbolt 2x126-150%KO Spark 2x65-78% Charge Beam 2x74-89% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x211-249%KO Rock Throw 4x180-212%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Flash Cannon 2x42-49% Rock Tomb 4x125-148%KO Rock Throw 4x109-129%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x57-68% Flamethrower 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 4x180-212%KO Rock Throw 4x148-175%KO | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x183-217%KO Thunderbolt 2x152-180%KO Flash Cannon 2x132-157%KO Spark 2x58-69% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 4x57-68% Charge Beam 2x26-31% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x209-246%KO Rock Throw 4x176-208%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x69-82% Flamethrower 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 4x203-238%KO Rock Throw 4x169-200%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x65-77% Flash Cannon 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 4x117-138%KO Rock Throw 4x104-123%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x179-212%KO Thunderbolt 2x146-173%KO Flash Cannon 2x131-154%KO Spark 2x55-65% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 4x56-67% Charge Beam 2x23-28% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x263-310%KO Rock Tomb 4x210-248%KO Rock Throw 4x176-207%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x71-85% Flamethrower 2x59-69% Rock Tomb 4x205-241%KO Rock Throw 4x169-200%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x66-78% Flash Cannon 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 4x123-145%KO Rock Throw 4x105-124%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x184-217%KO Thunderbolt 2x152-179%KO Flash Cannon 2x134-159%KO Spark 2x55-66% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Rock Tomb 4x59-69% Charge Beam 2x23-28% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x252-296%KO Rock Tomb 4x204-240%KO Rock Throw 4x173-205%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x69-82% Flamethrower 2x58-68% Rock Tomb 4x198-233%KO Rock Throw 4x167-198%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x64-75% Flash Cannon 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 4x120-141%KO Rock Throw 4x101-120%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x176-208%KO Thunderbolt 2x144-169%KO Flash Cannon 2x128-152%KO Spark 2x53-64% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x53-64% Rock Tomb 4x55-66% Charge Beam 2x24-28% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Skarmory builds →Flash Cannon 2x72-86% Steel Wing 2x104-122%KO Rock Tomb 4x121-143%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x265-312%KO Rock Tomb 4x213-251%KO Rock Throw 4x177-208%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x70-84% Flamethrower 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 4x202-239%KO Rock Throw 4x171-202%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x65-78% Flash Cannon 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 4x119-141%KO Rock Throw 4x104-122%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x185-217%KO Thunderbolt 2x150-178%KO Discharge 2x135-159%KO Flash Cannon 2x135-159%KO | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Tyranitar can KO Delibird with Stone Edge (480-566%). Empoleon threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (127-149%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 212-249%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Tyranitar builds →Crunch96-113%KO Pursuit48-57% Stone Edge 4x480-566%KO | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Empoleon builds →Ice Beam69-82% Hydro Pump127-149%KO Aqua Jet25-29% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x212-249%KO Explosion86-102%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x406-478%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Charizard builds →Air Slash102-120%KO Flamethrower 2x244-287%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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. It's got 9 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, Fake Out, Future Sight and 6 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Delibird Best Moveset
Delibird leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Spread EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Delibird best EVs are Sp. Atk and Attack
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Brick Break
- Ice Beam
- Bounce
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Delibird can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fighting. The offense anchors on Sky Attack and Blizzard while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Delibird Locations
Delibird appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Delibird in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Walking encounters at Lv. 22-23 across 4 spots for Delibird. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Delibird Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Delibird has a 330 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It works best as a balanced. Rapid Spin 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
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 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