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 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
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
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
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 WingullEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsUltra SunGrassLv.4-750%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsUltra MoonGrassLv.4-750%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSKala'e BayUltra MoonGrassLv.15-1840%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSKala'e BayUltra SunGrassLv.15-1840%EarlyWaterEASYBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.14-1720%EarlyEASYBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-1720%EarlyEASYBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.14-1720%EarlyEASYBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-1720%EarlyMODERATEBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.14-1720%EarlyMODERATEBrooklet Hill - Totem's DenUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.14-1720%EarlyMODERATEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyCityMODERATEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyCityMODERATEKala'e BayUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEKala'e BayUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEMelemele SeaUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterMODERATEMelemele SeaUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1820%EarlyWaterCHALLENGINGHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunGrassLv.6-95%EarlyCityCHALLENGINGHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonGrassLv.6-95%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrassLv.21-2450%MidNightEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrassLv.21-2450%MidNightEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrassLv.21-2430%MidDayEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrassLv.21-2430%MidDayMODERATERoute 7Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.16-1920%MidRouteMODERATERoute 7Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.16-1920%MidRouteCHALLENGINGHano BeachUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.22-2510%MidWaterCHALLENGINGHano BeachUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.22-2510%MidWaterEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.21-275%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.21-275%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
Step 2Pelipper ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 15Ultra MoonGrassLv.30-3350%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15Ultra SunGrassLv.30-3350%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14Ultra SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14Ultra MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTapu VillageUltra SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidCityEFFORTLESSTapu VillageUltra MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidCityMODERATERoute 14Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.30-3320%MidRouteMODERATERoute 14Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.30-3320%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16 - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3550%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16 - EastUltra SunGrassLv.32-3550%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.32-3530%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16 - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3530%LateRouteEFFORTLESSAncient Poni PathUltra MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateRouteEFFORTLESSAncient Poni PathUltra SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateRouteEFFORTLESSPoni WildsUltra SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSPoni WildsUltra MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateMODERATERoute 15Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.32-3520%LateRouteMODERATERoute 15Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.32-3520%LateRouteMODERATEAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4420%LateRouteMODERATEAncient Poni PathUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4420%LateRouteMODERATEPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4420%LateWaterMODERATEPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4420%LateWaterEASYExeggutor IslandUltra SunGrassLv.42-4520%LateWaterEASYExeggutor IslandUltra MoonGrassLv.42-4520%LateWaterEASYPoni GauntletUltra SunGrassLv.58-6125%PostEASYPoni GauntletUltra MoonGrassLv.58-6125%PostEASYPoni Plains - EastUltra SunGrassLv.54-5720%PostEASYPoni Plains - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.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