Delibird's Ice/Flying typing gives it an immunity to Ground. The 4 weaknesses are the tradeoff, but that immunity creates real opportunities. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Been around since Gen 2.
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 has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it’s always scrounging around for more food.
Delibird Weakness
VulnerableRock, Fire, Electric, and Steel-type 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.
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 11 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed Delibird easily with 138 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aurora Beam, Aurora Veil, Counter and 8 more to offspring.
The recommended build leans into Delibird's strengths as a special attacker. Wiseglasses provides extra utility, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs back that up. Vitalspirit rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Delibird Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Helping Hand
- Freeze Dry
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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 a 330 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced.
Delibird doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Ice/Flying-type Pokemon with a 330 base stat total.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 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.
Delibird appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Delibird first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A