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.
Skimming the water’s surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it.
Skimming the water’s surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Jolteon builds →Thunder 4x268-316%KO Discharge 4x196-231%KO Thunder Fang 4x83-98% Charge Beam 4x124-147%KO | ||
 Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 4x207-244%KO Wild Charge 4x155-182%KO Discharge 4x155-182%KO Spark 4x113-133%KO | ||
 Eelektross Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Eelektross builds →Thunder 4x260-307%KO Discharge 4x189-222%KO Rock Slide 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Ampharos builds →Thunder 4x279-329%KO Power Gem 2x67-80% Discharge 4x204-240%KO Thunder Punch 4x105-124%KO | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Galvantula builds →Thunder 4x241-284%KO Discharge 4x177-209%KO Electroweb 4x124-147%KO Charge Beam 4x113-133%KO | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 4x100-120%KO | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 4x89-105%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magnemite builds →Spark 4x60-71% Thunder Shock 4x95-113%KO | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x46-54% Thunder Shock 4x72-85% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% Smack Down 2x35-42% Rock Blast 2x20-25% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Emolga builds →Spark 4x91-107%KO Shock Wave 4x107-126%KO Thunder Shock 4x75-88% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magnemite builds →Spark 4x59-69% Thunder Shock 4x91-107%KO | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x42-51% Discharge 4x128-152%KO Thunder Shock 4x69-82% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Smack Down 2x32-38% Rock Blast 2x18-22% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Zebstrika builds →Discharge 4x152-179%KO Spark 4x114-135%KO Shock Wave 4x114-135%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Emolga builds →Spark 4x90-107%KO Shock Wave 4x109-129%KO Thunder Shock 4x76-90% | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
 Tynamo Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tynamo builds →Spark 4x71-84% Charge Beam 4x66-79% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magnemite builds →Spark 4x57-67% Thunder Shock 4x90-107%KO | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 4x204-240%KO Wild Charge 4x152-180%KO Discharge 4x152-180%KO Spark 4x113-134%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Emolga builds →Thunder 4x196-231%KO Volt Switch 4x125-148%KO Spark 4x90-106%KO Shock Wave 4x109-129%KO | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Joltik builds →Discharge 4x118-138%KO Electroweb 4x82-97% Charge Beam 4x74-88% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Mareep builds →Thunder 4x176-208%KO Power Gem 2x43-51% Discharge 4x129-152%KO Charge Beam 4x82-97% | ||
Tynamo Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tynamo builds →Spark 4x74-88% Charge Beam 4x66-78% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 4x207-244%KO Wild Charge 4x155-182%KO Discharge 4x155-182%KO Spark 4x113-133%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Emolga builds →Thunder 4x200-236%KO Discharge 4x147-173%KO Volt Switch 4x128-151%KO Spark 4x90-107%KO | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Joltik builds →Discharge 4x121-142%KO Electroweb 4x83-98% Charge Beam 4x76-89% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Mareep builds →Thunder 4x177-209%KO Power Gem 2x44-52% Discharge 4x132-156%KO Charge Beam 4x83-98% | ||
Tynamo Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tynamo builds →Spark 4x71-84% Charge Beam 4x64-76% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion's Stone Edge hits Pelipper for 73-86%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 269-317%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit15-18% Crunch29-35% Superpower15-17% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Terrakion builds →Close Combat22-26% Stone Edge 2x73-86% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 4x269-317%KO Flash Cannon30-35% Volt Switch 4x209-246%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 45 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Brine and 6 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Pelipper Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Pelipper earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right lean, and Roost handles sustain. Raindish does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Pelipper best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Hurricane
- Roost
- Hydro Pump
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Pelipper won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Sky Attack and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pelipper in Black 2 & White 2
Pelipper starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 12 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Black 2 & White 2
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-50 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Wingull
Step 2Pelipper ✓Route 13White 2Grass Lv.34-37 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 13Black 2Grass Lv.34-37 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 13White 2Grass Lv.38-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 13Black 2Grass Lv.38-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 22White 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 22Black 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.45 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.45 IceUncommonLateAnyRoute 22White 2Grass Lv.45 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 22Black 2Grass Lv.45 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.50 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.50 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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. Hurricane with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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