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.
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.
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 45 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aerial Ace, Air Cutter, Aqua Ring and 5 more.
One guaranteed turn is all Pelipper needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Drizzle adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Hurricane. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Best Pelipper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Weather Ball
- Tailwind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Aerial Ace and Air Cutter from the egg pool give Pelipper something extra. Pair those with Brave Bird and Hurricane for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Pelipper starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 22 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Scarlet & Violet
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-44 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.2-2948%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.2-2936%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.2-2936%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.2-2936%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.2-2936%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.2-2936%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.2-2936%EarlyRoute
Step 2Pelipper ✓EASYCasseroya Lake - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYSouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYSouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYSouth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateRouteEASYWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateWaterEASYWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.32-4416%LateRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - BeachVioletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - BeachScarletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateWaterMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.32-4412%LateRouteor 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 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