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.
Delibird carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of the world’s highest mountain, thanks to one of these Pokémon sharing its food.
Delibird carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of the world’s highest mountain, thanks to one of these Pokémon sharing its food.
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 |
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 4x153-180%KO Rock Throw 4x128-150%KO | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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 Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Rock Tomb 4x178-210%KO Rollout 4x100-120%KO | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Amaura RockIce | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 4x147-173%KO Rock Throw 4x124-147%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x113-133%KO Rollout 4x67-80% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Rock Tomb 4x169-200%KO Rollout 4x89-107%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x186-219%KO Ancient Power 4x121-143%KO | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 4x137-162%KO Rock Throw 4x113-133%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x113-133%KO Rollout 4x63-76% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 4x129-152%KO Rock Tomb 4x170-200%KO Rollout 4x89-105%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x185-219%KO Ancient Power 4x116-138%KO Smack Down 4x158-186%KO | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x103-122%KO Rock Slide 4x192-227%KO Rock Tomb 4x158-186%KO Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x109-130%KO Smack Down 4x96-114%KO Rollout 4x61-73% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 4x172-203%KO Smack Down 4x145-170%KO | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 4x130-154%KO Rock Tomb 4x172-203%KO Smack Down 4x145-170%KO Rollout 4x89-105%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x196-231%KO Ancient Power 4x117-138%KO Smack Down 4x163-192%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x104-123%KO Rock Slide 4x203-238%KO Rock Tomb 4x163-192%KO Metal Claw 2x68-81% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x110-131%KO Smack Down 4x97-115%KO Rollout 4x58-69% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 4x176-208%KO Smack Down 4x150-177%KO | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 4x131-154%KO Rock Tomb 4x169-200%KO Smack Down 4x144-169%KO Rollout 4x91-108%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Relicanth builds →Rock Tomb 4x199-234%KO Ancient Power 4x124-146%KO Smack Down 4x167-198%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x109-128%KO Rock Slide 4x205-241%KO Rock Tomb 4x161-190%KO Metal Claw 2x68-80% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x111-132%KO Smack Down 4x93-110%KO Rollout 4x62-73% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 4x179-212%KO Smack Down 4x155-183%KO | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 4x137-161%KO Rock Tomb 4x179-212%KO Smack Down 4x149-176%KO Rollout 4x93-110%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Relicanth builds →Stone Edge 4x322-380%KO Rock Tomb 4x196-231%KO Ancient Power 4x121-143%KO Smack Down 4x163-193%KO | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Amaura builds →Stone Edge 4x234-275%KO Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Ancient Power 4x159-187%KO Rock Tomb 4x145-171%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Ancient Power 4x196-231%KO Rock Tomb 4x107-127%KO Smack Down 4x94-110%KO Rollout 4x56-66% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 4x177-209%KO Smack Down 4x150-176%KO | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Tirtouga builds →Stone Edge 4x290-341%KO Rock Slide 4x219-259%KO Ancient Power 4x130-154%KO Rock Tomb 4x177-209%KO | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Relicanth builds →Stone Edge 4x322-378%KO Rock Tomb 4x193-227%KO Ancient Power 4x119-141%KO Smack Down 4x165-195%KO | ||
 Corsola WaterRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Corsola builds →Stone Edge 4x220-259%KO Power Gem 4x202-238%KO Ancient Power 4x151-178%KO Rock Tomb 4x132-157%KO | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Amaura builds →Stone Edge 4x230-270%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-90% Ancient Power 4x156-184%KO Rock Tomb 4x142-168%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Omanyte builds →Ancient Power 4x193-227%KO Rock Tomb 4x110-130%KO Smack Down 4x92-108%KO Rollout 4x59-70% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Delibird View Kabuto builds →Ancient Power 4x132-157%KO Rock Tomb 4x174-205%KO Smack Down 4x147-173%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Delibird with Stone Edge (675-795%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (237-279%). Bisharp's Sucker Punch also KOs at 129-152%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x675-795%KO Pursuit68-80% Crunch135-159%KO Superpower135-158%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x237-279%KO Sludge Bomb79-93% | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Bisharp builds →Sucker Punch129-152%KO Knock Off119-141%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x211-248%KO Volt Switch 2x185-218%KO Thunderbolt 2x237-279%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemPetayaberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delibird View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x222-261%KO Air Slash87-103%KO Overheat 2x302-356%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 14 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Delibird easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aurora Beam, Bestow, Destiny Bond and 11 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Delibird best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Ice Shard
- Quick Attack
- Fake Out
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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Delibird Locations
12 encounter spots for Delibird at high spawn 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Which version you're playing matters for Delibird. 12 walking spots at Lv. 34+ spread across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Delibird Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Delibird has a 330 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It works best as a balanced. Destinybond 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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