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 protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm.
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
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Pelipper won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Sky Attack and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Pelipper directly. Start with Wingull at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 25. The 2-stage line from Wingull to Pelipper is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Pelipper in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Catch WingullEASYVermilion City - CitySoulSilverSurfing on waterLv.35CommonLateCitySwarm activeEASYVermilion City - CityHeartGoldSurfing on waterLv.35CommonLateCitySwarm active
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 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