Wingull Best Moveset
Water/Flying at 55 Sp. Atk and 85 Speed. AbilityHydration heals status under rain. The moveset is a fast pre-evolution with no damage output. Evolve to Pelipper for AbilityDrizzle and the rain-setting role that makes it A-Tier despite modest stats.
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Wingull's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Salacberry, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wingull best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Water Pulse
- Shock Wave
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Wingull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Starfberry, favoring a Hasty nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Blizzard
- Ice Beam
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Wingull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Raindish with Life Orb, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Hurricane
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Wingull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Raindish with Choice Specs, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Water Gun
- Water Pulse
- Air Cutter
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Wingull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Raindish with Flyiniumz, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Roost
- Hurricane
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Wingull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Scald
- Air Slash
- Agility
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Wingull saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Wingull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Raindish with Life Orb, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Wingull Weakness
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Wingull Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Wingull
Mienfoo's Knock Off hits Wingull for 65-76%.
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Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves View Mudbray builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wingull View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off65-76% U Turn35-41% High Jump Kick65-76% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Wingull View Foongus builds →Venoshock32-38% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemAssault Vest NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Wingull View Elekid builds →Discharge 4x180-212%KO | ||
Evolution
Wingull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Pelipper. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Wingull
Wingull is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 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 Wingull in SV
To get Wingull, start by catching Wingull through walking encounters at Lv. 2-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Wingull ✓South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.2-29OverworldRate 48%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-29OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.2-29OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.2-29OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PelipperCasseroya Lake - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.32-44OverworldRate 16%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.32-44OverworldRate 12%or evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Whether Wingull will appear as a wild encounter is unconfirmed. It's catchable in Ruby & Sapphire in other titles.
How to Obtain Wingull in WW
- Step 1Wingull ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Surfing · Route 104. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Pelipper
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.
Where To Catch Wingull in BDSP
The path to Wingull starts with Wingull at Lv. 20-55 via surfing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Wingull ✓Canalave CityLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Fuego IronworksLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Iron Island - OutsideLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Pastoria CityLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 205 - SouthLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 213Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 218Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 219Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 220Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 221Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 222Lv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Valley WindworksLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 213Lv.20GrassRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 213Lv.20GrassRate 10%NightFountainspring CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogFuego IronworksLv.29FloorRate 10%Route 218Lv.29GrassRate 10%Route 221Lv.29GrassRate 10%Route 229Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 70%Route 222Lv.41GrassRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PelipperCanalave CityLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Fuego IronworksLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Iron Island - OutsideLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Pastoria CityLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 205 - SouthLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 213Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 218Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 219Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 220Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 221Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 222Lv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Valley WindworksLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Pokémon LeagueLv.35-45Surfing on waterRate 65%Route 224Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 65%Route 226Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 60%Route 230Lv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 60%Route 223Lv.35-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Sunyshore CityLv.35-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 229Lv.45-55Surfing on waterRate 30%Fountainspring CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
high spawn rates in early-game water routes across 278 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.
Where To Catch Wingull in SwSh
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Wingull. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 7-52 across 322 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Wingull ✓South Lake Miloch - FlyingLv.14-16OverworldRate 85%All WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 45%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%RainingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 35%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%Heavy FogWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%SnowingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 20%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 10%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 16%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 10%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 70%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%Normal WeatherChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%OvercastChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SandstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%ThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%Heavy FogChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowingChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%Normal WeatherChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%RainingChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 50%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Normal WeatherFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%RainingFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%OvercastFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%SandstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 35%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%SandstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PelipperHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%RainingRoute 9Lv.39-43Surfing on waterRate 40%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 40%RainingRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldRate 40%All WeatherChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 38%Rainingor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
It rides upon ocean winds as if it were a glider. In the winter, it hides food around its nest.
Wingull Guide
For a casual playthrough, Wingull works as a placeholder. Water/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Pelipper. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Wingull appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 7SM
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