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Pelipper.

national dex #279 · gen III
BST 440 · water / flying
Pelipper official artwork
waterflying
#279 · gen III
Profile
HP
60
ATK
50
DEF
100
SPA
95
SPD
70
SPE
65
BST 440 · best Defense 100 · worst Attack 50 · meters scale to 200

Pelipper is weak to Electric, Rock and resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel and is immune to Ground.

Typingwaterflying
AbilitiesDrizzle, Keen Eye, Rain Dish
Height, weight1.2 m / 28.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Flying
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#278wingull
Dex position
#279 of 1025
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Pelipper base stats

BST 440 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk5094218
Def100184328
SpA95175317
SpD70130262
Spe65121251
BST440bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Def

Pelipper weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele4
gra1
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric (4x), Rock
Resists
Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel
Immune to
Ground

Pelipper abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
DrizzleSummons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.
Rain DishhiddenHeals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Pelipper evolution line

2 stages

Best Pelipper moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
flyingBrave BirdPHYS120
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
flyingHurricaneSPEC110
flyingFlyPHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110

Pelipper moves

gen 9 · 79 moves · 19 level-up · 45 TM/HM · 1 egg · 14 tutor
53 moves · Pelipper appears in 14 games
AgilityL1Air SlashL1Quick AttackL1SoakL1Water PulseL20ProtectL25StockpileL39SwallowL39FlingL46Spit UpL47RoostL48TailwindL52Hydro PumpL62HurricaneL63AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAir CutterTMAqua RingtrainBlizzardTMBody SlamTMBrave BirdTMChilling WaterTMDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFeather DanceTMFlyTMGiga ImpactTMGunk ShotTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMKnock OffTMLiquidationTMMuddy WaterTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMSeed BombTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSnowscapeTMSteel WingTMSubstituteTMSurfTMThiefTMU TurnTMUproarTMWaterfallTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTMWide Guardegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 1
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 1
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 1
SoakwaterSTAT-100%20Level 1
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 3
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 7
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Level 15
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 20
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 25
StockpilenormalSTAT--20Level 39
SwallownormalSTAT--10Level 39
MisticeSTAT--30Level 41
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10Level 46
Spit UpnormalSPEC-100%10Level 47
RoostflyingSTAT--5Level 48
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Level 52
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 62
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10Level 63
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnowscapeiceSTAT0-10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Wide GuardrockSTAT--10Egg
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Pelipper Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.

Shield

Skimming the water’s surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

Its spacious beak is large enough for a small child to fit right inside.

Moon

Gathering food is the work of young males. They store food in their capacious beaks and carry it back to others waiting in the nest.

Ultra Sun

It places small Pokémon into its spacious beak and carries them around. No one knows where it’s taking them.

Ultra Moon

It scoops up Wishiwashi in its huge beak and swallows them whole. It can devour more than 30 at one go!

Generation VI4 entries
X

It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water.

Y

It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.

Omega Ruby

Pelipper is a flying transporter that carries small Pokémon and eggs inside its massive bill. This Pokémon builds its nest on steep cliffs facing the sea.

Alpha Sapphire

Pelipper searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. This Pokémon dips its large bill in the sea to scoop up food, then swallows everything in one big gulp.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.

Black 2, White 2

Skimming the water’s surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water.

Pearl

It acts as a delivery service by carrying small Pokémon in its bill. It bobs on the waves to rest.

Platinum

It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

PELIPPER is a flying transporter that carries small POKéMON and eggs inside its massive bill. This POKéMON builds its nest on steep cliffs facing the sea.

Sapphire

PELIPPER searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. This POKéMON dips its large bill in the sea to scoop up food, then swallows everything in one big gulp.

Emerald

It skims the tops of waves as it flies. When it spots prey, it uses its large beak to scoop up the victim with water. It protects its eggs in its beak.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It is a flying transporter that carries small POKéMON in its beak. It bobs on the waves to rest its wings.

Pelipper species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorYellow
ShapeWings
HabitatSea
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight28.0 kg (61.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Flying
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience154
EV yield2 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#279
Hoenn#028
Sinnoh#120
Sinnoh (Pt)#120
Unova (B2W2)#213
Kalos Coastal#018
Hoenn (ORAS)#028
Alola (SM)#041
Melemele#041
Akala#020
Ula'ula#022
Poni#012
Alola (USUM)#048
Melemele (USUM)#048
Akala (USUM)#020
Ula'ula (USUM)#022
Poni (USUM)#019
Galar#063
Isle of Armor#049
Paldea#133
Champions#279
Wild held items
Lucky Egg5%
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Pretty Wing50%
50% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker50 Atk / 95 SpA
Best statDefense 100very good
Speed tier65 Speaverage speed
Defensive load2 weak / 5 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Pelipper

Pelipper is a Water and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill. Pelipper stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Pelipper base stats

Pelipper has a base stat total of 440, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Attack at 50 (below average). Pelipper excels as a special attacker. Pelipper is average speed with a base Speed of 65.

Pelipper weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Flying-type, Pelipper is weak to Electric (4x), Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Pelipper 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Pelipper abilities

Pelipper's abilities include Drizzle, Keen Eye, Rain Dish. Drizzle summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.. Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its Hidden Ability is Rain Dish, which heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Pelipper moves and learnset

Pelipper can learn 79 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, 1 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power). For coverage, Pelipper can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Gunk Shot (Poison).

Training Pelipper

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Pelipper can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Pelipper yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Pelipper belongs to the Water1 and Flying egg groups. Pelipper is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Wingull → Pelipper). Wild Pelipper may be found holding Lucky Egg or Pretty Wing.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Pelipper. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Pelipper, or use the team builder to see how Pelipper fits into your squad.

Tools for Pelipper
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