Stats & Training
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.
PELIPPER is a flying transporter that carries small POKéMON and eggs inside its massive bill. This POKéMON builds its nest on steep cliffs facing the sea.
PELIPPER searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. This POKéMON dips its large bill in the sea to scoop up food, then swallows everything in one big gulp.
Pelipper Weakness
Pelipper's Water/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Rock. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x49-58% Rock Throw 2x39-47% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x46-55% Rock Throw 2x37-44% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x179-212%KO Spark 4x130-154%KO Shock Wave 4x124-146%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x161-190%KO Spark 4x117-139%KO Shock Wave 4x111-132%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Spark 4x105-124%KO Shock Wave 4x99-117%KO | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x234-276%KO Spark 4x169-200%KO Shock Wave 4x157-186%KO Thunder Shock 4x110-131%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 4x169-200%KO Spark 4x129-152%KO Shock Wave 4x117-138%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 4x210-248%KO Spark 4x152-179%KO Shock Wave 4x140-166%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x182-214%KO Spark 4x134-159%KO Shock Wave 4x123-145%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x163-193%KO Spark 4x123-145%KO Shock Wave 4x110-131%KO | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x238-280%KO Spark 4x177-209%KO Shock Wave 4x160-189%KO Thunder Shock 4x111-130%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 4x177-209%KO Spark 4x127-150%KO Shock Wave 4x122-143%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 4x215-254%KO Spark 4x154-183%KO Shock Wave 4x143-170%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x183-215%KO Spark 4x133-157%KO Shock Wave 4x122-143%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Spark 4x122-143%KO Shock Wave 4x111-130%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunder 4x208-245%KO Thunderbolt 4x171-202%KO Spark 4x125-147%KO Shock Wave 4x115-136%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunder 4x259-305%KO Thunderbolt 4x213-251%KO Spark 4x157-185%KO Shock Wave 4x144-169%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x148-175%KO Thunderbolt 4x125-147%KO Shock Wave 4x83-98% Thunder Shock 4x60-71% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x222-262%KO Thunderbolt 4x180-213%KO Spark 4x134-158%KO Shock Wave 4x125-147%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x199-235%KO Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Spark 4x120-142%KO Shock Wave 4x111-131%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunder 4x209-246%KO Thunderbolt 4x174-205%KO Spark 4x126-149%KO Shock Wave 4x117-138%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunder 4x256-303%KO Thunderbolt 4x213-251%KO Spark 4x156-185%KO Shock Wave 4x144-169%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x148-174%KO Thunderbolt 4x121-144%KO Shock Wave 4x82-97% Thunder Shock 4x56-67% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x218-256%KO Thunderbolt 4x179-210%KO Spark 4x131-154%KO Shock Wave 4x121-144%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x196-231%KO Thunderbolt 4x161-190%KO Spark 4x117-138%KO Shock Wave 4x109-128%KO | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Tyranitar's Rock Slide hits Pelipper for 62-73%. Magneton threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (253-298%). Aerodactyl deals 71-83% with Rock Slide.
Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x62-73% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x253-298%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x71-83% Double Edge38-44% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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.
Ruby & Sapphire Pelipper Best Moveset
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
Pelipper best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Protect
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Pelipper in Ruby & Sapphire
Pelipper tops out at moderate rates across 60 locations in mid-game water routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Ruby & Sapphire
To get Pelipper, start by catching Wingull through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 2-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Pelipper ✓Ever Grande CityRubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidEver Grande CitySapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidLilycove CityRubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidLilycove CitySapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidMossdeep CitySapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidMossdeep CityRubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidPacifidlog TownSapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidPacifidlog TownRubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidRoute 103RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 103SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 104RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 104SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 105 - OutsideRubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 105 - OutsideSapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 106RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 106SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 107RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 107SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 108RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 108SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 109RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 109SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 110RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 110SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 115SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 115RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 118SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 118RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 119RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 119SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 121RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 121SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 122RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 122SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 123RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 123SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 124RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 124SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 125RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 125SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 126RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 126SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 127RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 127SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 128RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 128SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 130SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 130RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 131RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 131SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 132RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 132SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 133RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 133SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 134RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 134SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidSlateport CityRubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidSlateport CitySapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidRoute 129SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route4%MidRoute 129RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route4%Midor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Ruby & Sapphire, it depends on your team. Pelipper at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water/Flying coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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.
Game Availability
Pelipper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves