Special
Balanced
270Low
85Moderate
CTier

Wingull doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Pelipper, and getting there is worth the grind. Ground moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Seagull Pokemon.

Nothing fancy in Wingull's spread. It leans special with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
270Below
HP40
D
Attack30
F
Defense30
F
Sp. Atk55
D
Sp. Def30
F
Speed85
C
Total270
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Wingull yields +1 Spe
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Details
Catch190EasyMedium Fast1M XP0.6m / 2'00"9.5kg / 20.9 lbs54Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It makes its nest on steep sea cliffs. Riding updrafts, it soars to great heights.

Brilliant Diamond

Catching sea winds with its long wings, it soars as if it were a glider. It folds its wings to rest.

Shining Pearl

Wingull Weakness

Excellent

Type-wise, Wingull takes extra damage from Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Water/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.

4xCriticali
2xWeaki
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
2Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Scorei+2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
4x Electric — Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Thunder
Abilities
Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.
HydrationCures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Rain DishHAHeals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Wingull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Pelipper. Check the evolution method below. No compatible partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wingull
WaterFlying
Pelipper
WaterFlying
HP
40
60+20
ATK
30
50+20
DEF
30
100+70
SP.ATK
55
95+40
SP.DEF
30
70+40
SPE
85
65-20
BST
270C-Tier
440B-Tier+170
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Special
Special
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed Wingull easily from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Agility, Air Cutter, Aqua Ring and 6 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
FlyingWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Breeding's the move. Agility and Air Cutter give Wingull options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hurricane and Fly. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
10040Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 5
Quick Attack+1
4010030Normal
Lv 10
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 15
Wing Attack
6010035Flying
Lv 20
Water Pulse
6010020Water
Lv 26
Agility
30Psychic
Lv 30
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 35
Mist
30Ice
Lv 40
Roost
10Flying
Lv 45
Hurricane
1107010Flying

TM Moves

Src
TM40
Aerial Ace
6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
110705Ice
TM55
Brine
6510010Water
TM97
Defog
15Flying
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM94
Fly
909515Flying
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM13
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM88
Pluck
6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
5Water
TM44
Rest
10Psychic
TM51
Roost
10Flying
TM49
Scald
8010015Water
TM34
Shock Wave
6020Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM47
Steel Wing
709025Steel
TM90
Substitute
10Normal
TM87
Swagger
8515Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM89
U-turn
7010020Bug
TM03
Water Pulse
6010020Water

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Agility
30Psychic
Egg
Air Cutter
609525Flying
Egg
Aqua Ring
20Water
Egg
Gust
4010035Flying
Egg
Knock Off
6510020Dark
Egg
Mist
30Ice
Egg
Soak
10020Water
Egg
Twister
4010020Dragon
Egg
Wide Guard+3
10Rock

Tutor Moves

Wingull can't learn any Tutor moves

high spawn rates in mid-game water routes across 46 locations. Wingull's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Best Locations

46 spots to find Wingull at Lv. 20-55 via surfing and walking. Not all of them exist in both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl versions, so filter by your copy below.

Canalave City
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCity
EASY
Canalave City
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCity
EASY
Fuego Ironworks
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plant
EASY
Fuego Ironworks
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plant
EASY
Iron Island - Outside
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidWater
EASY
Iron Island - Outside
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidWater
EASY
Pastoria City
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCity
EASY
Pastoria City
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidCity
EASY
Route 205 - South
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 205 - South
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 213
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 213
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 218
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 218
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 219
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 219
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 220
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 220
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 221
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 221
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 222
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Route 222
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRoute
EASY
Valley Windworks
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plant
EASY
Valley Windworks
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidPower-plant
EASY
Route 213
Shining PearlGrassLv.2020%MidRouteMorning/day
EASY
Route 213
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2020%MidRouteMorning/day
EASY
Route 213
Shining PearlGrassLv.2010%MidRouteNight
MODERATE
Route 213
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2010%MidRouteNight
MODERATE
Fountainspring Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Fountainspring Cave
Shining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Riverbank Cave
Shining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Riverbank Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Spacious Cave
Shining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Spacious Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Still-Water Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Still-Water Cavern
Shining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Fuego Ironworks
Shining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidPower-plant
MODERATE
Fuego Ironworks
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidPower-plant
MODERATE
Route 218
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidRoute
MODERATE
Route 218
Shining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidRoute
MODERATE
Route 221
Shining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidRoute
MODERATE
Route 221
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidRoute
MODERATE
Route 229
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRoute
EFFORTLESS
Route 229
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRoute
EFFORTLESS
Route 222
Shining PearlGrassLv.4110%LateRoute
MODERATE
Route 222
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4110%LateRoute
MODERATE
  • At 270 BST, Wingull is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Pelipper before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • Wingull's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Manectric is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Wingull is the base form of this evolutionary line.

  • Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Wingull. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Rain Dish can work in specific setups. Hydration is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

  • Wingull is a special attacker with base 55 Sp. Atk. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.

  • Wingull appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Wingull appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.