Is Pikipek Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Normal/Flying on Route 1. Toucannon is the goal. Pikipek's AbilitySkill Link guarantees max hits on multi-strike moves, which stays useful through the entire chain. Evolve it fast.
Pikipek has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Pikipek has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Trumbeak trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Trumbeak has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Trumbeak trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Toucannon's weaknesses hard.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Toucannon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Toucannon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Toucannon's weaknesses hard.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Toucannon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Pikipek on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Your Pikipek should hit Level 28 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
Your Toucannon should hit Level 14 before you reach Kiawe, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Pikipek in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Pikipek is available from early-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 24 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Pikipek in USUM
Pikipek is your first catch on the way to Pikipek. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 2-57 across 68 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Pikipek ✓Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 20%Route 1 - SouthLv.11-14GrassRate 20%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TrumbeakRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 30%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 21%DayLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 21%DayLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 21%DayRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 20%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassUltra MoonSOS from OranguruLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassUltra SunSOS from PassimianLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassUltra MoonSOS from OranguruLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassUltra SunSOS from PassimianLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassUltra SunSOS from PassimianLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassUltra MoonSOS from OranguruLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 1%NightLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 1%NightLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 1%NightPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%or evolve from Pikipek (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ToucannonRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassSOS from Trumbeakor evolve from Trumbeak (Step 2)
Pikipek Weakness
Pikipek's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Pikipek Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pikipek
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Togedemaru builds →Wild Charge 2x210-248%KO Rollout 2x48-57% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x296-349%KO Ice Beam 2x80-94% Thunderbolt 2x80-94% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 2x216-254%KO Stone Edge 2x194-229%KO Thunderbolt 2x144-169%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x434-511%KO Ice Beam 2x62-73% Thunderbolt 2x62-73% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x574-675%KO Ice Beam 2x105-124%KO Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 2x271-319%KO Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO Ice Beam 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x388-456%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x311-366%KO Ice Beam 2x81-96% Thunderbolt 2x81-96% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Diglett threatens a KO with Rock Slide (112-132%). Staryu deals 46-55% with Scald.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Diglett builds →Rock Slide 2x112-132%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Staryu builds →Rapid Spin20-24% Scald46-55% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Dewpider builds →Liquidation36-42% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pikipek View Chinchou builds →Volt Switch 2x105-124%KO Ice Beam 2x136-160%KO Thunderbolt 2x136-160%KO Hydro Pump83-98% | ||
Pikipek Evolutions
Pikipek kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Trumbeak all the way to Toucannon. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Pikipek. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pikipek easily with 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Boomburst, Brave Bird, Mirror Move and 2 more to offspring.
USUM Pikipek Best Moveset
Normal/Flying at 75 Attack with AbilitySkill Link guaranteeing five hits on multi-hit moves. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Toucannon two evolutions away adds 120 Attack and AbilitySheer Force.
Best Build
Pikipek best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Brick Break
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Boomburst and Brave Bird on Pikipek. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Boomburst and Sky Attack, they expand what Pikipek can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It pecks at trees with its hard beak. You can get some idea of its mood or condition from the rhythm of its pecking.
It may look spindly, but its neck muscles are heavy-duty. It can peck at a tree 16 times per second!
Pikipek Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Pikipek works as a placeholder. Normal/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Trumbeak. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Pikipek has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Pikipek has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves