Stats & Training
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 dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water.
It acts as a delivery service by carrying small Pokémon in its bill. It bobs on the waves to rest.
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 |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x63-77% Rock Slide 2x49-60% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Rock Throw 2x34-43% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x86-103%KO Rock Slide 2x63-77% Rock Tomb 2x57-69% Rollout 2x34-43% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 4x114-137%KO Shock Wave 4x100-120%KO Charge Beam 4x86-103%KO Thunder Shock 4x71-86% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 4x128-150%KO Volt Switch 4x100-120%KO Shock Wave 4x88-105%KO Charge Beam 4x75-90% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x55-68% Rock Slide 2x43-53% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x30-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x75-90% Rock Slide 2x55-68% Rock Tomb 2x50-60% Rollout 2x30-38% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 4x153-180%KO Volt Switch 4x128-150%KO Shock Wave 4x100-120%KO Charge Beam 4x88-105%KO | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 4x113-135%KO Volt Switch 4x100-120%KO Shock Wave 4x88-105%KO Charge Beam 4x75-90% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x144-169%KO Thunderbolt 4x120-141%KO Volt Switch 4x95-113%KO Spark 4x72-85% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 2x84-99% Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x53-64% Rock Throw 2x45-53% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x51-60% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% Rock Throw 2x26-32% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Volt Switch 4x120-141%KO Thunder Fang 4x72-85% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunder 4x132-155%KO Thunderbolt 4x113-134%KO Volt Switch 4x89-106%KO Spark 4x89-106%KO | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x144-169%KO Thunderbolt 4x120-141%KO Volt Switch 4x95-113%KO Spark 4x72-85% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x89-106%KO Rock Slide 2x68-81% Rock Tomb 2x53-64% Rock Throw 2x47-56% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 2x84-99% Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x53-64% Rock Throw 2x45-53% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Volt Switch 4x120-141%KO Thunder Fang 4x72-85% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunder 4x132-155%KO Thunderbolt 4x113-134%KO Volt Switch 4x89-106%KO Spark 4x89-106%KO | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x137-162%KO Thunderbolt 4x112-132%KO Volt Switch 4x91-108%KO Spark 4x66-78% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x45-54% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Graveler builds →Stone Edge 2x81-96% Rock Slide 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Rock Throw 2x43-51% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x178-210%KO Thunderbolt 4x147-174%KO Discharge 4x132-156%KO Volt Switch 4x117-138%KO | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunder 4x127-150%KO Thunderbolt 4x107-126%KO Volt Switch 4x81-96% Spark 4x81-96% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x137-163%KO Thunderbolt 4x114-135%KO Volt Switch 4x90-107%KO Spark 4x66-79% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x148-174%KO Thunderbolt 4x123-146%KO Discharge 4x109-129%KO Volt Switch 4x95-112%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Luxio builds →Thunder 4x166-196%KO Thunderbolt 4x137-163%KO Volt Switch 4x109-129%KO Spark 4x100-118%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x157-185%KO Thunderbolt 4x128-151%KO Discharge 4x114-135%KO Volt Switch 4x100-118%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x176-207%KO Thunderbolt 4x143-168%KO Discharge 4x128-151%KO Volt Switch 4x114-135%KO | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x133-157%KO Thunderbolt 4x110-130%KO Discharge 4x97-115%KO Volt Switch 4x89-104%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x146-172%KO Thunderbolt 4x119-141%KO Discharge 4x106-125%KO Volt Switch 4x93-110%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Luxio builds →Thunder 4x163-193%KO Thunderbolt 4x133-157%KO Volt Switch 4x106-125%KO Spark 4x97-115%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x155-183%KO Thunderbolt 4x128-151%KO Discharge 4x115-136%KO Volt Switch 4x102-120%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x172-203%KO Wild Charge 4x83-99% Thunderbolt 4x142-167%KO Discharge 4x128-151%KO | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x133-157%KO Thunderbolt 4x110-130%KO Discharge 4x97-115%KO Volt Switch 4x89-104%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x146-172%KO Thunderbolt 4x119-141%KO Discharge 4x106-125%KO Volt Switch 4x93-110%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Luxio builds →Thunder 4x163-193%KO Thunderbolt 4x133-157%KO Volt Switch 4x106-125%KO Spark 4x97-115%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x155-183%KO Thunderbolt 4x128-151%KO Discharge 4x115-136%KO Volt Switch 4x102-120%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x172-203%KO Wild Charge 4x83-99% Thunderbolt 4x142-167%KO Discharge 4x128-151%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Hippowdon builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Slowbro builds →Scald18-21% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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
Breeding
Breed with Pelipper to get Wingull eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Air Cutter, Aqua Ring and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Pelipper Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Pelipper earns its spot. Damprock for extra utility, Bold nature for the right lean, and Roost handles sustain. Drizzle does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Pelipper best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Roost
- Hurricane
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- U Turn
- Scald
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Air Cutter from the egg pool give Pelipper something extra. Pair those with Hurricane and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Pelipper in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidCanalave CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plant30%MidFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plant30%MidIron Island - OutsideShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Water30%MidIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Water30%MidPastoria CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 213Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 213Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 218Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 218Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 219Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 220Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 220Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 221Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 222Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 222Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plant30%MidValley WindworksShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plant30%MidRoute 213Shining PearlGrass Lv.20 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 213Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 213Shining PearlGrass Lv.20 Route10%MidNightRoute 213Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route10%MidNightFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogFuego IronworksShining PearlGrass Lv.29 Power-plant10%MidFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.29 Power-plant10%MidRoute 218Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.29 Route10%MidRoute 218Shining PearlGrass Lv.29 Route10%MidRoute 221Shining PearlGrass Lv.29 Route10%MidRoute 221Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.29 Route10%MidRoute 229Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 229Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 222Shining PearlGrass Lv.41 Route10%LateRoute 222Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Route10%Late
Step 2Pelipper ✓Canalave CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidCanalave CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plant5%MidFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plant5%MidIron Island - OutsideShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water5%MidIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water5%MidPastoria CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 213Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 213Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 218Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 218Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 219Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 220Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 220Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 221Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 222Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 222Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plant5%MidValley WindworksShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plant5%MidPokémon LeagueShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.35-4565%LatePokémon LeagueBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-4565%LateRoute 224Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route65%LateRoute 224Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route65%LateRoute 226Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 226Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 230Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 230Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 223Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateRoute 223Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-45 City30%LateSunyshore CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.35-45 City30%LateRoute 229Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.45-55 Route30%LateRoute 229Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.45-55 Route30%LateFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 B-Tier. U Turn with Damprock is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

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
