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 skims the tops of waves as it flies. When it spots prey, it uses its large beak to scoop up the victim with water. It protects its eggs in its beak.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 25 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Gust, Mist and 2 more.
Keeneye isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and max HP and Defense EVs, Pelipper fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Pelipper Moveset
- Surf
- Protect
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Gust 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
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Pelipper in mid-game water routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Emerald
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 2-30 across 68 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullEASYEver Grande CitySurfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyCityEASYLilycove CitySurfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyCityEASYMossdeep CitySurfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyCityEASYPacifidlog TownSurfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyCityEASYRoute 103Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 104Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 105 - OutsideSurfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 106Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 107Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 108Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 109Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 110Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 115Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 118Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 119Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 121Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 122Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 123Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 124Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 125Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 126Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 127Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 128Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 129Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 130Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 131Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 132Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 133Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 134Surfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyRouteEASYSlateport CitySurfing on waterLv.10-30CommonEarlyCityEASYRoute 103GrassLv.2-4UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 104GrassLv.3-5UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 110GrassLv.12RareEarlyRouteEASYRoute 115GrassLv.24-26UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 118GrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteEASYMt. Pyre - OutsideGrassLv.26-28UncommonMidCaveCHALLENGINGRoute 121GrassLv.26-28RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 123GrassLv.26-28RareMidRoute
Step 2Pelipper ✓HARDEver Grande CitySurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidCityHARDLilycove CitySurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidCityHARDMossdeep CitySurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidCityHARDPacifidlog TownSurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidCityHARDRoute 103Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 104Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 105 - OutsideSurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 106Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 107Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 108Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 109Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 110Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 115Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 118Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 119Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 121Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 122Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 123Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 124Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 125Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 126Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 127Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 128Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 129Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 130Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 131Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 132Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 133Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 134Surfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDSlateport CitySurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidCityor 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.
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 mixed attacker — 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.
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