Stats & Training
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 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.
Pelipper Weakness
Pelipper's Water/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Rock. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x49-58% Rock Throw 2x39-47% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 2x52-62% Rock Throw 2x43-51% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x179-212%KO Spark 4x130-154%KO Shock Wave 4x124-146%KO | ||
 Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x161-190%KO Spark 4x117-139%KO Shock Wave 4x111-132%KO | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Spark 4x105-124%KO Shock Wave 4x99-117%KO | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x234-276%KO Spark 4x169-200%KO Shock Wave 4x157-186%KO Thunder Shock 4x110-131%KO | ||
 Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 4x169-200%KO Spark 4x129-152%KO Shock Wave 4x117-138%KO | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 4x210-248%KO Spark 4x152-179%KO Shock Wave 4x140-166%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x182-214%KO Spark 4x134-159%KO Shock Wave 4x123-145%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x163-193%KO Spark 4x123-145%KO Shock Wave 4x110-131%KO | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x238-280%KO Spark 4x177-209%KO Shock Wave 4x160-189%KO Thunder Shock 4x111-130%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 4x177-209%KO Spark 4x127-150%KO Shock Wave 4x122-143%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 4x215-254%KO Spark 4x154-183%KO Shock Wave 4x143-170%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x183-215%KO Spark 4x133-157%KO Shock Wave 4x122-143%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Spark 4x122-143%KO Shock Wave 4x111-130%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunder 4x208-245%KO Thunderbolt 4x171-202%KO Spark 4x125-147%KO Shock Wave 4x115-136%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunder 4x259-305%KO Thunderbolt 4x213-251%KO Spark 4x157-185%KO Shock Wave 4x144-169%KO | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x148-175%KO Thunderbolt 4x125-147%KO Shock Wave 4x83-98% Thunder Shock 4x60-71% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x222-262%KO Thunderbolt 4x180-213%KO Spark 4x134-158%KO Shock Wave 4x125-147%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x199-235%KO Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Spark 4x120-142%KO Shock Wave 4x111-131%KO | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrode builds →Thunder 4x208-245%KO Thunderbolt 4x171-202%KO Spark 4x125-147%KO Shock Wave 4x115-136%KO | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Manectric builds →Thunder 4x259-305%KO Thunderbolt 4x213-251%KO Spark 4x157-185%KO Shock Wave 4x144-169%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x148-175%KO Thunderbolt 4x125-147%KO Shock Wave 4x83-98% Thunder Shock 4x60-71% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x222-262%KO Thunderbolt 4x180-213%KO Spark 4x134-158%KO Shock Wave 4x125-147%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x199-235%KO Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Spark 4x120-142%KO Shock Wave 4x111-131%KO | ||
In Emerald, Tyranitar's Rock Slide hits Pelipper for 62-73%. Magneton threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (253-298%). Aerodactyl deals 71-83% with Rock Slide.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x62-73% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x253-298%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x71-83% Double Edge38-44% | ||
Emerald Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pelipper to get Wingull eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Gust, Mist and 2 more.
Emerald Pelipper Best Moveset
Keeneye isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and max HP and Defense EVs, Pelipper fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Pelipper best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Protect
- Toxic
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Gust from the egg pool give Pelipper something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Fly for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Pelipper in Emerald
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Pelipper in mid-game water routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Emerald
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 2-30 across 68 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullRoute 104Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route95%EarlyEver Grande CitySurfing on water Lv.10-30 City35%EarlyLilycove CitySurfing on water Lv.10-30 City35%EarlyMossdeep CitySurfing on water Lv.10-30 City35%EarlyPacifidlog TownSurfing on water Lv.10-30 City35%EarlyRoute 103Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 105 - OutsideSurfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 106Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 107Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 108Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 109Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 110Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 115Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 118Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 119Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 121Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 122Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 123Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 124Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 125Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 126Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 127Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 128Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 129Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 130Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 131Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 132Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 133Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlyRoute 134Surfing on water Lv.10-30 Route35%EarlySlateport CitySurfing on water Lv.10-30 City35%EarlyRoute 103Grass Lv.2-4 Route20%EarlyRoute 104Grass Lv.3-5 Route10%EarlyRoute 110Grass Lv.12 Route8%EarlyRoute 118Grass Lv.25-27 Route19%MidRoute 115Grass Lv.24-26 Route10%MidMt. Pyre - OutsideGrass Lv.26-28 Cave10%MidRoute 121Grass Lv.26-28 Route9%MidRoute 123Grass Lv.26-28 Route9%Mid
Step 2Pelipper ✓Ever Grande CitySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidLilycove CitySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidMossdeep CitySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidPacifidlog TownSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidRoute 103Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 104Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 105 - OutsideSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 106Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 107Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 108Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 109Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 110Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 115Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 118Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 119Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 121Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 122Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 123Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 124Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 125Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 126Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 127Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 128Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 130Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 131Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 132Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 133Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 134Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidSlateport CitySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidRoute 129Surfing on water Lv.25-30 Route4%Midor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Emerald, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Emerald, it depends on your team. Pelipper at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water/Flying coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Emerald, 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 C-Tier. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, 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.
Game Availability
Pelipper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves