Pelipper punches above its weight class thanks to Drizzle. It sets rain on switch-in, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Ground moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Water Bird Pokemon.
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
ExcellentPelipper's Water/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Rock moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Pelipper to get Wingull eggs easily from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Air Cutter, Aqua Ring and 6 more.
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
Best Pelipper Moveset
- U Turn
- Roost
- Defog
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
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
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 WingullEASYCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCityEASYCanalave CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCityEASYFuego IronworksShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plantEASYFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plantEASYIron Island - OutsideShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidWaterEASYIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidWaterEASYPastoria CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCityEASYPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCityEASYRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 213Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 213Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 218Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 218Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 219Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 220Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 220Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 221Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 222Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 222Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plantEASYValley WindworksShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plantEASYRoute 213Shining PearlGrassLv.2020%MidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 213Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2020%MidRouteMorning/dayMODERATERoute 213Shining PearlGrassLv.2010%MidRouteNightMODERATERoute 213Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2010%MidRouteNightFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogMODERATEFuego IronworksShining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidPower-plantMODERATEFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidPower-plantMODERATERoute 218Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidRouteMODERATERoute 218Shining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidRouteMODERATERoute 221Shining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidRouteMODERATERoute 221Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 229Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 229Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRouteMODERATERoute 222Shining PearlGrassLv.4110%LateRouteMODERATERoute 222Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4110%LateRoute
Step 2Pelipper ✓HARDCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidCityHARDCanalave CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidCityHARDFuego IronworksShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidPower-plantHARDFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidPower-plantHARDIron Island - OutsideShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidWaterHARDIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidWaterHARDPastoria CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidCityHARDPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidCityHARDRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 213Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 213Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 218Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 218Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 219Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 220Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 220Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 221Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 222Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRoute 222Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidPower-plantHARDValley WindworksShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidPower-plantEFFORTLESSPokémon LeagueShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.35-4565%LateEFFORTLESSPokémon LeagueBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.35-4565%LateEFFORTLESSRoute 224Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5565%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 224Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5565%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 226Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5560%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 226Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5560%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 230Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5560%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 230Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5560%LateRouteEASYRoute 223Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.35-4530%LateRouteEASYRoute 223Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.35-4530%LateRouteEASYSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.35-4530%LateCityEASYSunyshore CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.35-4530%LateCityEASYRoute 229Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.45-5530%LateRouteEASYRoute 229Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.45-5530%LateRouteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
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.
Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
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 special attacker with base 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.
Pelipper appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Pelipper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
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