Pelipper Best Moveset
AbilityDrizzle sets rain on entry, boosting Water moves and enabling AbilitySwift Swim across the team. Held ItemDamp Rock extends rain to 8 turns. 95 Sp. Atk fires Water TermStab boosted by its own rain. NatureRelaxed with 100 Defense absorbs physical hits between rain pivots. The moveset defines rain teams. A-Tier because every rain team starts with Pelipper.
Water/Flying with terrible stats across the board in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 85 Sp. Atk was the only remotely usable number. Nobody used it seriously.
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Protect
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Same bad stats in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Pelipper existed but had no competitive reason to be on any team. Just a worse Gyarados.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Even worse in Gen V (Black & White). No redeeming qualities in a format this powerful and fast.
Wall Moveset
- Hurricane
- Roost
- Hydro Pump
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of complete irrelevance in Gen VI (X & Y). Pelipper was a running joke competitively.
Special Tank Moveset
- Roost
- Scald
- Hurricane
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Drizzle arrived and Pelipper went from joke to essential overnight in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Automatic rain, U-turn momentum, Hurricane in rain never missed. The best rain setter.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pelipper best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- U Turn
- Hurricane
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Rain teams needed Pelipper, and Pelipper needed rain teams. A perfect competitive symbiosis.
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Roost
- Hurricane
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Still the premier rain setter in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Drizzle plus U-turn was a formula no other Pokemon replicated as efficiently.
Wall Moveset
- Hurricane
- U Turn
- Roost
- Weather Ball
Recommended Teammates
Pelipper Weakness
Pelipper's Water/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Rock. Electric hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Pelipper's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Pelipper Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Pelipper
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Cinderace builds →U Turn8-9% Sucker Punch16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Slither Wing builds →U Turn10-11% Close Combat16-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves View Hippowdon builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off11-13% | ||
Evolution
Pelipper is the evolved form of Wingull. Breeding produces Wingull eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Wingull gave Pelipper the biggest boost in Defense (+70), bringing the total to 440 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Pelipper
Pelipper starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 22 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pelipper in SV
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-44 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullSouth Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-29OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-29OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.2-29OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Pelipper ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%or evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Pelipper isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Ruby & Sapphire.
How to Obtain Pelipper in WW
Step 1Obtain WingullLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Surfing · Route 104. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Pelipper ✓
Easy grab on Pelipper with high spawn rates across 46 locations in mid-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Pelipper in BDSP
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 20-55 across 92 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullCanalave CityLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Fuego IronworksLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Iron Island - OutsideLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Pastoria CityLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 205 - SouthLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 213Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 218Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 219Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 220Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 221Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 222Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Valley WindworksLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 213Lv.20GrassRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 213Lv.20GrassRate 10%NightFountainspring CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogFuego IronworksLv.29FloorRate 10%Route 218Lv.29GrassRate 10%Route 221Lv.29GrassRate 10%Route 229Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 70%Route 222Lv.41GrassRate 10%
Step 2Pelipper ✓Canalave CityLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Fuego IronworksLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Iron Island - OutsideLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Pastoria CityLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 205 - SouthLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 213Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 218Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 219Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 220Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 221Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 222Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Valley WindworksLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Pokémon LeagueLv.35-45Surfing on waterRate 65%Route 224Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 65%Route 226Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 60%Route 230Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 60%Route 223Lv.35-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Sunyshore CityLv.35-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 229Lv.45-55Surfing on waterRate 30%Fountainspring CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper starts showing up in mid-game water routes at high spawn rates across 44 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pelipper in SwSh
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 7-52 across 322 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullSouth Lake Miloch - FlyingLv.14-16OverworldRate 85%All WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 45%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 35%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%Heavy FogWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%SnowingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 20%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 10%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 70%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%Normal WeatherChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%OvercastChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SandstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%ThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%Heavy FogChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowingChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%Normal WeatherChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%RainingChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Normal WeatherFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%RainingFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%OvercastFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%SandstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense Sun
Step 2Pelipper ✓Hammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%RainingRoute 9Lv.39-43Surfing on waterRate 40%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 40%RainingRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldRate 40%All WeatherChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 38%Rainingor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Base Stats
Pelipper's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm.
Pelipper Guide
It depends on your team. Pelipper at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water/Flying coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Don't let Pelipper's 440 base stat total fool you. Drizzle is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Drizzle on Pelipper. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Pelipper also gets Keen Eye and Rain Dish, but they don't compare.
Pelipper fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Pelipper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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