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 is a flying transporter that carries small POKéMON in its beak. It bobs on the waves to rest its wings.
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 Normal and Ice coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Pelipper isn't available in the wild in FireRed & LeafGreen. Start by transferring Wingull from Ruby. The evolution path from Wingull to Pelipper is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Pelipper in FireRed & LeafGreen
Step 1Obtain WingullCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Pelipper ✓
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 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