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.
Its spacious beak is large enough for a small child to fit right inside.
Gathering food is the work of young males. They store food in their capacious beaks and carry it back to others waiting in the nest.
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 from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Brine and 8 more.
Drizzle isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Damprock for extra utility and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs, Pelipper fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Pelipper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Aqua Ring from the egg pool give Pelipper something extra. Pair those with Hurricane and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Pelipper starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 26 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 Sun & Moon
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find walking, surfing, and more encounters from Lv. 5-59 across 56 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsSunGrassLv.5-750%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsMoonGrassLv.5-750%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSKala'e BaySunGrassLv.15-1840%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSKala'e BayMoonGrassLv.15-1840%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSBrooklet Hill - SouthSunGrassLv.14-1730%EarlyEFFORTLESSBrooklet Hill - SouthMoonGrassLv.14-1730%EarlyEASYHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictSunGrassLv.5-820%EarlyCityEASYHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictMoonGrassLv.5-820%EarlyCityMODERATEBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenSunSurfing on waterLv.14-1720%EarlyMODERATEBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenMoonSurfing on waterLv.14-1720%EarlyMODERATEKala'e BaySunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEKala'e BayMoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEMelemele SeaMoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEMelemele SeaSunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATERoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsSunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsMoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyRouteMODERATEBrooklet Hill - NorthMoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyMODERATEBrooklet Hill - NorthSunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsMoonGrassLv.20-2350%MidEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsSunGrassLv.20-2350%MidMODERATERoute 7SunSurfing on waterLv.16-1920%MidRouteMODERATERoute 7MoonSurfing on waterLv.16-1920%MidRouteMODERATEHano BeachSunSurfing on waterLv.21-2420%MidWaterMODERATEHano BeachMoonSurfing on waterLv.21-2420%MidWaterEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.21-276%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.21-276%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
Step 2Pelipper ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 15SunGrassLv.30-3350%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15MoonGrassLv.30-3350%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16MoonGrassLv.30-3350%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16SunGrassLv.30-3350%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14SunGrassLv.28-3130%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14MoonGrassLv.28-3130%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTapu VillageSunGrassLv.28-3130%MidCityEFFORTLESSTapu VillageMoonGrassLv.28-3130%MidCityMODERATESecluded ShoreMoonSurfing on waterLv.27-3020%MidMODERATESecluded ShoreSunSurfing on waterLv.27-3020%MidMODERATERoute 14SunSurfing on waterLv.28-3120%MidRouteMODERATERoute 14MoonSurfing on waterLv.28-3120%MidRouteMODERATERoute 15SunSurfing on waterLv.30-3320%MidRouteMODERATERoute 15MoonSurfing on waterLv.30-3320%MidRouteEFFORTLESSAncient Poni PathMoonGrassLv.40-4330%LateRouteEFFORTLESSAncient Poni PathSunGrassLv.40-4330%LateRouteEFFORTLESSExeggutor IslandMoonGrassLv.40-4330%LateWaterEFFORTLESSExeggutor IslandSunGrassLv.40-4330%LateWaterEFFORTLESSPoni WildsSunGrassLv.40-4330%LateEFFORTLESSPoni WildsMoonGrassLv.40-4330%LateMODERATEPoni WildsSunSurfing on waterLv.40-4320%LateMODERATEPoni WildsMoonSurfing on waterLv.40-4320%LateEFFORTLESSPoni GauntletSunGrassLv.56-5930%PostEFFORTLESSPoni GauntletMoonGrassLv.56-5930%PostEASYPoni Plains - EastSunGrassLv.54-5720%PostEASYPoni Plains - EastMoonGrassLv.54-5720%Postor 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