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.
It places small Pokémon into its spacious beak and carries them around. No one knows where it’s taking them.
It scoops up Wishiwashi in its huge beak and swallows them whole. It can devour more than 30 at one go!
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 |
 Raichu Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 4x189-222%KO Volt Switch 4x147-173%KO Charge Beam 4x105-124%KO Thunder Shock 4x87-102%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Jolteon builds →Thunder 4x268-316%KO Thunderbolt 4x222-262%KO Discharge 4x196-231%KO Volt Switch 4x173-204%KO | ||
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Mareep (Poke Pelago Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Ampharos builds →Zap Cannon 4x306-360%KO Thunderbolt 4x230-271%KO Power Gem 2x67-80% Discharge 4x204-240%KO | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 4x370-436%KO Thunderbolt 4x279-329%KO Volt Switch 4x219-258%KO Spark 4x87-102%KO | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 4x238-280%KO Thunderbolt 4x196-231%KO Discharge 4x173-204%KO Thunder Punch 4x113-133%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz31-36% Knock Off33-39% U Turn12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Hippowdon builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves View Gliscor builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tangrowth builds →Giga Drain36-43% Knock Off15-17% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 58 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Brine and 8 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pelipper Best Moveset
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
Pelipper best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- U Turn
- Hurricane
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 Hurricane anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pelipper in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Pelipper appears at high spawn rates across 28 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find walking, surfing, and more encounters from Lv. 4-61 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.4-7 Route50%EarlyRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.4-7 Route50%EarlyKala'e BayUltra MoonGrass Lv.15-18 Water40%EarlyKala'e BayUltra SunGrass Lv.15-18 Water40%EarlyBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1720%EarlyHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 City20%EarlyHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 City20%EarlyKala'e BayUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyKala'e BayUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 City5%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 City5%EarlyAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-2450%MidNightAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-2450%MidNightAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-2430%MidDayAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-2430%MidDayRoute 7Ultra SunSurfing on water Lv.16-19 Route20%MidRoute 7Ultra MoonSurfing on water Lv.16-19 Route20%MidHano BeachUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.22-25 Water10%MidHano BeachUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.22-25 Water10%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-275%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-275%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Pelipper ✓Route 15Ultra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route50%MidRoute 15Ultra SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route50%MidRoute 14Ultra SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route30%MidRoute 14Ultra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route30%MidTapu VillageUltra SunGrass Lv.30-33 City30%MidTapu VillageUltra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 City30%MidRoute 14Ultra SunSurfing on water Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 14Ultra MoonSurfing on water Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 16 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Route50%LateRoute 16 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Route50%LateRoute 16 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Route30%LateRoute 16 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Route30%LateAncient Poni PathUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-44 Route30%LateAncient Poni PathUltra SunGrass Lv.41-44 Route30%LatePoni WildsUltra SunGrass Lv.41-4430%LatePoni WildsUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateRoute 15Ultra MoonSurfing on water Lv.32-35 Route20%LateRoute 15Ultra SunSurfing on water Lv.32-35 Route20%LateAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Route20%LateAncient Poni PathUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Route20%LatePoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water20%LatePoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water20%LateExeggutor IslandUltra SunGrass Lv.42-45 Water20%LateExeggutor IslandUltra MoonGrass Lv.42-45 Water20%LatePoni GauntletUltra SunGrass Lv.58-6125%PostPoni GauntletUltra MoonGrass Lv.58-6125%PostPoni Plains - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Hurricane with Damprock is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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- 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