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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 using 31 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Gust and 4 more.
Keeneye isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and flexible EVs EVs, Pelipper fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Pelipper Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Aqua Ring from the egg pool give Pelipper something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Fly for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Pelipper's scattered across 38 spots in mid-game water routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Diamond & Pearl
The path to Pelipper starts with Wingull at Lv. 20-55 via surfing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WingullEASYCanalave CityDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidCityEASYCanalave CityPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidCityEASYFuego IronworksPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidPower-plantEASYFuego IronworksDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidPower-plantEASYIron Island - OutsidePearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidWaterEASYIron Island - OutsideDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidWaterEASYPastoria CityPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidCityEASYPastoria CityDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidCityEASYRoute 205 - SouthDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 205 - SouthPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 213DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 213PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 218DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 218PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 219DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 219PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 220DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 220PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 221PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 221DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 222PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 222DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidRouteEASYValley WindworksDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidPower-plantEASYValley WindworksPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-30CommonMidPower-plantEASYRoute 213DiamondGrassLv.20UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 213PearlGrassLv.20UncommonMidRouteEASYFuego IronworksDiamondGrassLv.29UncommonMidPower-plantEASYFuego IronworksPearlGrassLv.29UncommonMidPower-plantEASYRoute 218DiamondGrassLv.29UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 218PearlGrassLv.29UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 221PearlGrassLv.29UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 221DiamondGrassLv.29UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 229DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 229PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 222PearlGrassLv.41UncommonLateRouteEASYRoute 222DiamondGrassLv.41UncommonLateRoute
Step 2Pelipper ✓HARDCanalave CityDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidCityHARDCanalave CityPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidCityHARDFuego IronworksDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidPower-plantHARDFuego IronworksPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidPower-plantHARDIron Island - OutsidePearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidWaterHARDIron Island - OutsideDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidWaterHARDPastoria CityPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidCityHARDPastoria CityDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidCityHARDRoute 205 - SouthDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 205 - SouthPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 213DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 213PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 218DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 218PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 219DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 219PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 220DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 220PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 221DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 221PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 222DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDRoute 222PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidRouteHARDValley WindworksDiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidPower-plantHARDValley WindworksPearlSurfing on waterLv.20-40RareMidPower-plantEASYPokémon LeagueDiamondSurfing on waterLv.35-55CommonLateEASYPokémon LeaguePearlSurfing on waterLv.35-55CommonLateEASYRoute 223PearlSurfing on waterLv.35-45CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 223DiamondSurfing on waterLv.35-45CommonLateRouteEASYSunyshore CityDiamondSurfing on waterLv.35-45CommonLateCityEASYSunyshore CityPearlSurfing on waterLv.35-45CommonLateCityEASYRoute 224PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 224DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 226PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 226DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 230DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 230PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 229DiamondSurfing on waterLv.45-55CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 229PearlSurfing on waterLv.45-55CommonLateRouteor 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 C-Tier as a support.
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 support 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